It was another historic week for the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and it's Players Association.
This week, three attorneys general from the District of Columbia, New York, and Illinois, came to a $5 million settlement with the league following an investigation into the widespread allegations of abuse and misconduct that occurred during the first decade of the its existence (2013-2022).
Alongside the settlement for NWSL players that suffered abuse, the league will also have to submit bi-annual reports to the attorneys general for the next three years. These reports will provide details into how the NWSL is complying with safety protocol changes, while also flagging any new complaints alleging misconduct involving player or staff safety in the league.
breaks down everything you need to know about the historic case…
Why is This Settlement Happening Now?
The three attorneys general started their investigation in 2022, following three former NWSL players, Kaiya McCullough, Sinead Farrelly, and Mana Shim, speaking to the media in 2021 about their experiences of alleged abuse from coaches, and the NWSL's systemic failure in preventing or reporting the claims.
