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Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's NWSL soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Oct. 6, 2021. On Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, U.S. Soccer introduced a Safe Soccer program that will require comprehensive vetting of individuals involved in the sport as the federation continues to address its investigation into coach misconduct in the National Women's Soccer League. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola, File) **FILE**

U.S. Soccer announces program to ensure player safety

Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's National Women's Soccer League soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Oct. 6, 2021. An investigation commissioned by the NWSL and its players union found “widespread misconduct" directed at players dating back to the beginnings nearly a decade ago of the country's top women's professional league. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola, File) **FILE**

NWSL bans former Washington Spirit coach Richie Burke, three others from coaching

Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's NWSL soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women's Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players, according to a report released Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola, File) **FILE**

Probe finds emotional abuse, sexual misconduct in NWSL were systemic

Washington Spirit players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL Championship soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) **FILE**

Kang takes over as Spirit’s controlling owner

Washington Spirit players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL Championship soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) **FILE**

Spirit wins NWSL title in extra time over Red Stars

Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch (33) runs against the Racing Louisville FC during an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match, Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Will Newton) **FILE**

Hatch scores as Spirit down Courage in OT

National Women's Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird is out after some 19 months on the job amid allegations that a former coach engaged in sexual harassment and misconduct toward players, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the move Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 had not been made public.(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File) **FILE**

NWSL announces new executive group after harassment scandal

15-year-old sues for right to play in NWSL

Oregon governor’s office denies NWSL request for more fans

Rodman becomes youngest American NWSL scorer in her debut

NWSL, players’ association pursue first CBA

US Soccer, MLS and NWSL to test concussion substitutes

Ally joins NWSL as national sponsor

FILE - In this Saturday, March 24, 2018 file photo, Orlando Prides Sydney Leroux keeps the ball in play during a National Women's Soccer League match at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, Fla. Sydney Leroux simply isn't done chasing her soccer dreams. The veteran forward signed a 3-year max deal with the Orlando Pride, the National Women's Soccer League team she's been with since 2018. Announced Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the contract has an option for an additional year. (Justin Green/Orlando Sentinel via AP, File)

Leroux returns to the Pride, still chasing soccer dreams

Tennis star Naomi Osaka invests in NC Courage soccer club

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FILE - In this April 21, 2013, file photo, Portland Thorn fans celebrate after their team scored during the first half of a National Women's Soccer League match against the Seattle Reign in Portland, Ore. The defending NWSL champion Thorns will open the season Saturday, April 12, 2014, against the expansion Houston Dash in Houston. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)

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The NWSL-commissioned report said club staff in positions of power “made inappropriate sexual remarks to players, mocked players' bodies, pressured players to lose unhealthy amounts of weight, crossed professional boundaries with players and created manipulative working conditions.”

Inquiry finds widespread misconduct in women's pro soccer →

The NWSL said it was reviewing the report.

Abuse in women's pro soccer league was systemic, report says →

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