I’m just so sorry to all these Social Media Managers (and players, obvs) bc these owners should have to face the public, not hide behind a blank statement. Sell the team to Charlotte!
The Yates report demands immediate attention and accountability. Instead, it has been met with silence from the teams, and inaction from the NWSL and the PA. We should not have to wait for the League to finish its report - which is NOT independent - to seek justice for players.
Extremely grateful that @MerrittMathias trusted me with her story. After scandal rocked the NWSL, Mathias and other players turned their pain into power. My latest for ESPN ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/EFuMWjUs50
Stop buying tickets. Stop buying merch. That feels hard, because we want to support the players. I know. Trust me, I get it.
But those in charge just showed you they don’t care. They care about their power and money. 4/x
What I encourage everyone who cares about the #NWSL to remember is that what you do now, after you’ve been shown the abuse that’s taken place, matters. 1/x
Struggling to articulate my thoughts when all I feel is disgust; much worse than I imagined. But what Sarah says is critical: we can’t quit during difficult moments or feel paralyzed when we’re not sure what to do. Accepting harsh truths and adopting recommendations is a start.
The very first paragraph of Sally Q. Yates' investigation into abuse and misconduct in the NWSL is so staggering — even to me, someone who follows the league and covered the initial revelations — that I had to shut my computer and take a beat...
This shit is so horrifying ...
I don't see how Jill Ellis can remain involved with the league or women's soccer in general in any way, shape, or form after this. San Diego needs to act.
The full findings of U.S. Soccer’s investigation into the NWSL were released on Monday.
The 172-page report outlines a pattern of systemic abuse and failures by NWSL coaches and executives.
This thread will summarize some of the findings. Please note some details are graphic.