NWSL permanently bans four coaches, including Paul Riley, and drops the hammer with team fines and suspensions
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The National Women's Soccer League is taking corrective action in response to the joint investigative report from December
The National Women's Soccer League on Monday issued suspensions to coaches and executives and hefty team fines based on the findings of the league's joint investigative report released in December on systemic abuse in women's soccer in addition to U.S. Soccer's Sally Q. Yates' independent investigation on allegations of past abusive behavior and sexual misconduct.
The sanctions spanned from multiple coaching being permanently excluded to work in the league, to hefty fines for governing bodies and clubs. Former Portland Thorns and North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley, who was accused of sexual misconduct by former players, is among the most notable coach to receive a permanent ban by the league.
"The league will continue to prioritize implementing and enhancing the policies, programs and systems that put the health and safety of our players first," NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman said in a statement.
