18 of 2011, the men's and women's teams have won 11 titles and played in 6 international tournament finals. Mikey Rottier, Womens Sports EditorFebruary 19, 2023. Pratt Community College Sports Desk. "U.S. Soccer played a major role in establishing the NWSL in 2013 and provided administrative support to the league until it became fully independent last year. It is rare that soccer's international governing body gets involved in a controversy involving a member association. Across the pond, England's Lionesses wore purple wristbands at the Arnold Clark Cup, to "display their support (for) the Canadian WNT players and for gender equality," the team said in a tweet. Player protests and high-level resignations are dominating headlines amid a growing sense of reckoning in women's soccer less than five months before the World Cup kicks off. The next scheduled matches are Wednesday, where there are three matches on the slate, including the North Carolina Courage playing at home. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here. Women's Soccer AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, FILE - Portland Thorns FC head coach Rhian Wilkinson reacts after Portland defeated the Kansas City Current in the NWSL soccer championship match against the Kansas City Current, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. On Thursday, The Athletic published an article in which Sinead Farrelly, who played for Riley on multiple teams, claimed he coerced her into having sex with him. The NWSL Players' Association said it hoped fans would understand and support the decision. Posted: Jun 20, 2021. A goal is to find an owner that will keep the team rooted in the Portland community. Baird's resignation was announced by the league late Friday, a day after The Athletic published the accounts of two former players who claimed misconduct, including sexual coercion, by North Carolina coach Paul Riley. In her first season as the Lady Wildcats Head Coach, Tejas went 0-4, but in year two, the team went 16-2-1. 1/26/2023 12:52:00 PM. Wilkinsons resignation comes during a turbulent time for the team and the NWSL. Paulson has owned the Thorns since the creation of the NWSL in 2013. The alleged harassment of Farrelly started in 2011 when she was a player with the Philadelphia Independence of the now-defunct Women's Professional Soccer league. Riley, who was fired by the Courage, denied the allegations. / CBS News. OConnor served as head coach for seven years. She was hired in May 2014 and piloted the team to its 2015 Women's World Cup victory. Wilkinson resigned Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, just five weeks after she led the team to the championship. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "We thank Coach Kagan for his dedication, and for his commitment to The Yates report detailed how the Thorns mishandled complaints about Riley when he coached the team in 2014-15. Q: What obstacles have you faced and how have you overcome them? Q: How do you think you have grown and changed as a person since joining the program? Richard Owens Resigns As Head Women's Soccer Coach BUCKHANNON, W.Va. Richard Owens has resigned as Head Coach of the West Virginia Wesleyan The-CNN-Wire & 2021 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. And until this season, US Soccer managed league operations. When Dames resignation was announced, neither the team nor the coach referenced the allegations. Q: What does the future look like for you and your family? "Due to the severity and seriousness of the allegations being made by players, we can confirm that FIFA's judicial bodies are actively looking into the matter and have opened a preliminary investigation," FIFA said in a statement to the AP. The 81-year WebListen now to News and Notes: Alexia Putellas is Fifa's Best Player | France's coach resigns (Soccer 3/1) from Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast on Chartable. Victoria Albert is a Sr. News Editor at CBS News. "MSU Athletics has Q: What is your proudest accomplishment as head coach? Gotham FC general manager Alyse LaHue was fired in July after an investigation connected to the league's antiharassment policy. The league formally dismissed Burke and sanctioned the Spirit on Tuesday after an independent investigation. Failure to address these issues cost director general Florence Hardouin her job for her role in the scandals before this week's meeting as well as Parisian regional league chief Jamel Sandjak. For 11 years, I have dedicated myself to help build the Chicago Red Stars into one of the top international clubs, Dames said in the teams press release. 10 when there is a federal assembly which should determine a long-term solution. Got a confidential news tip? Riley was fired by the Courage on Thursday and the allegations touched off a wave of condemnation by players that forced this weekend's games to be called off. US Soccer not only governs soccer in the country, it supports the NWSL financially. The federation said it was in search of an investigator experienced in high-profile workplace misconduct allegations to lead the probe. In a statement Monday, the Red Stars said they stood with the players who are fiercely advocating for change, and we are committed to doing our part to ensure a safe environment for players, staff, volunteers and fans. Portland Thorns coach Rhian Wilkinson resigned Friday, just five weeks after she led the team to the National Womens Soccer League championship. (Photo by Amy Kontras/ISI Photos/Getty Images), allegations of sexual coercion and misconduct against Paul Riley. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines | KMIZ-TV FCC Public File | FCC Applications |, Breaking News Two-time World Cup champion Christie Pearce Rampone, who was due to be inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame on Saturday, has chosen to defer her induction until 2022. Story Links LA GRANDE, Ore. After six consecutive winning seasons as the head of Mountaineer Women's Soccer, Jake Plocher is moving on to new challenges. 9 because of the executive committee's inability to hire or fire national team bosses. Updated FIFA told The Associated Press it was "deeply concerned" by the case and will now be seeking further details from American soccer authorities about the issues raised. A: I would not have answered this way three years ago, but we have had several WIAC scholar athletes from womens soccer in the last decade. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/reg/free/stories, at Whalen, who earned a base salary of $547,000 this year, 8:08 am ET, they'd be 'stepping back' from the team if changes were not made, Le Graet's disgraced FFF exit has been rewarded with a role at FIFA at the behest of none other than global soccer's governing body president Gianni Infantino, Le Graet's resignation has pushed a decision on Diacre's future back to Thursday Mar. While he acknowledged making comments that some players may have found offensive, he said, "I do not belittle my players, comment on their weight, or discuss their personal relationships." BLOOMINGTON, Ill. Illinois Wesleyan University Director of Athletics Mike Wagner announced today, Feb. 19, that Head Women's Soccer Coach Tony Dulak has resigned from his role to pursue other opportunities. WICHITA FALLS, Texas -- Christopher Reay resigned as head coach of the Midwestern State women's basketball program Thursday afternoon. 2. I ended up building a relationship with Whitewaters coach at the time, Greg Henschel, and eventually he brought me on as an assistant in 2008. Riley also denied reviewing game footage in his hotel room. Pratt, Kan. Last week, Ashley Cordeiro, head coach of the womens soccer team at Pratt Community College, submitted her letter of resignation to the school after serving at the helm since 2017. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The coach of the Chicago Red Stars resigned Sunday, a day after leading his team to the National Womens Soccer League title game and a day before a Washington Post report alleged that players had accused him of verbal and emotional abuse. Women's Wooden Award Finalists. She told the website the harassment continued when Farrelly was with the Portland Thorns. Q: Why did you decide to part ways with Whitewater, and how did you know it was the time was right to make that decision? The commissioner of the National Womens Soccer League has resigned and the league has called off all matches scheduled for this weekend following a report by The Athletic detailing allegations of sexual coercion and misconduct against Paul Riley, who coached three NWSL franchises over eight seasons. 7:25 AM EDT, Sat October 2, 2021. The statement made no mention of the allegations. In soccer, player revolts plunge Womens World Cup buildup into turmoil. appreciated. Lisa Baird, seen in 2017 when she worked for the U.S. Olympic Committee, is out as National Women's Soccer League commissioner. Coach Henschel got the opportunity to go to be the head coach at UW-Milwaukee, and the athletic director at the time met with me and when I told him we needed to split the programs he gave me a choice of where I wanted to start. 10, the date of the next federal assembly. The Post reported one of the players who complained about Dames was Christen Press, a member of the US Womens National Team and a former Red Stars player. CEO Will Wilson earned $642,348 and his predecessor, Dan Flynn, was listed at $251,886 as an ambassador and former officer. A: Whitewater and Warhawk Athletics has been an amazing support for me and my family in the last 14 years. BLOOMINGTON, Ill. Illinois Wesleyan University Director of Athletics Mike Wagner announced today, Feb. 19, that Head Women's Soccer Coach Tony Dulak has Members of the French team celebrate after scoring the first goal during the Tournoi de France women's friendly football match between France and Denmark on Feb. 15, 2023. WICHITA FALLS, Texas -- Christopher Reay resigned as head coach of the Midwestern State women's basketball program Thursday afternoon. A: I joke that I didnt get into coaching to become a fundraiser, but I became a fundraiser and you just find ways to do it. So I had to decide if I should adapt and try and make it work or if it was maybe time for a career change. Olympique Lyonnais supremo Jean Michel Aulas could be a candidate to replace Le Graet from June onwards while RC Strasbourg Alsace chief Marc Keller has long been considered the heir to Le Graet's throne at the FFF. "Bontis' departure MUST trigger sweeping change," Amy Walsh, who played for Canada at the 2008 Olympics and earned 102 caps, posted on Twitter. Your email address will not be published. He denied ever taking his players out drinking or making any sexual advances towards them. Head womens soccer coach Ryan Quamme is resigning from his role at the University and will be taking a position as a financial advisor in I was driven that way, I wanted to win and to win you had to have money so it was just something that had to get done. A gentleman is retiring at a local firm and I am going to be one of the people who is picked to fill in. Paulson stepped down from a decision-making role with the team in October and two Thorns executives were fired. With Le Graet gone, her fate will now be decided at a March 9 meeting. U.S. Soccer was instrumental in founding the NWSL in 2013 and helped support the league until last year, when it became independent. Get this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services. OL Reign coach Farid Benstiti abruptly resigned in July. The FFF therefore wishes to reaffirm its strong commitment against gender-based and sexual violence. Paul Riley is pictured on August 15, 2021, in Cary, North Carolina. Head womens soccer coach Ryan Quamme joined the Warhawk soccer program as an assistant in 2008 and took over the head coaching position for the women in 2011. 0:00. The women's team said last month that players would not take part in team activities at the SheBelieves Cup tournament in February. Nothing short of a complete transformation of our league will suffice, the association said. Spain has also been rocked by a revolt by 15 players, who withdrew from selection consideration in protest at coach Jorge Vilda. IE 11 is not supported. "This week, and much of this season, has been incredibly traumatic for our players and staff, and I take full responsibility for the role I have played," Baird said in a statement announcing the postponed games before her resignation was announced. The club has won three NWSL titles, including this years championship when it beat the Kansas City Current in the final. The statement "I think we've been fighting blindly not knowing what our federation was capable of in terms of support, and then we were all witnesses to what our men's team received," said longtime captain Christine Sinclair. A Division of NBCUniversal. Houston women's soccer coach Susan Quill resigned from her post on Wednesday to accept the head coaching position at Kinkaid, a local private school. Sayers was first introduced as head coach in January 2011 and in 2018 On Friday, OL Reign chief executive officer and minority owner Bill Predmore said Benstiti was asked to step down after an undisclosed incident during practice. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: soccer | pageType: stories | February 19, 2023. Neither Bontis nor Le Graet, however, are leaving the game. "We take seriously our responsibility to vigorously investigate the abhorrent behavior that has been reported and gain a full and frank understanding of the factors that allowed it to happen, and the changes that should be made to make sure it does not happen again.". The women also alleged that when they each raised concerns about the thoroughness of the Thorns' investigation years later to the League over email, Baird did not initiate any new investigations. According to the Post, Press said she told then-US Soccer president Sunil Gulati her concerns about Dames in 2014, and she filed a formal complaint to US Soccer about Dames in 2018. I have had times where I go home and my wife will say, dont come home and complain about the next generation, either figure out a way to work with them or get out. I think my style of coaching has changed drastically and I have been able to learn how to calm down and be a bit more laid back. Riley then worked with the Western New York Flash and the North Carolina Courage. FIFA, the sports international governing body, also announced it is launching an investigation. She has denied any wrongdoing. Another reported incident describes Riley coercing Farrelly and teammate Mana Shim back to his apartment and pressuring the two to kiss each other. But although that was when things bubbled over, the situation in French soccer had been boiling for some time. In the same statement posted on the Stars website, the team said that under Rorys leadership we have been a remarkably consistent and excellent club on the field, adding that it was time to begin a new chapter with the search for new leadership. The FFF also regrets the lack of a real procedure and the failure to take into account the many observations made by the FFF on subjects concerning governance and the fight against sexism as well as sexual violence. That word honestly describes it perfectly for me, because I have this feeling that he went around and he looked at his prospects, and he zeroed in on me. Recognizing that trauma, we have decided not to take the field this weekend to give everyone some space to reflect. She then made history leading the team to a second consecutive World Cup championship in July. The Portland Thorns and Coach Wilkinson followed all League processes and policies and fully cooperated with this investigation, NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman said in a statement. CNN has reached out to Dames for comment. DAVIDSON Adam Denton has resigned as Davidson women's soccer coach after six seasons, Director of Athletics Chris Clunie announced Thursday. If a comment is harassing, threatening or inappropriate in nature, it may be taken down with editor's discretion. Both the Americans, who settled an equal pay lawsuit with their federation for $24 million a year ago, and Japanese wore purple tape on their wrists at the SheBelieves Cup, while the U.S. women said in a statement: "Although we are now on the other side of this fight our counterparts in Canada and elsewhere are experiencing the same pervasive misogyny and unequal treatment that we faced.". Whalen, a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, was hired five years ago with no previous coaching experience. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago Red Stars Head Coach Rory Dames has resigned just ahead of a Washington Post report that claimed Dames had been verbally The club has won three NWSL titles, including this years championship when it beat the Kansas City Current in the final. "We thank Sean Baird became commissioner of the NWSL in February, 2020, after serving as chief marketing officer of the United States Olympic Committee. CNN has not been able to reach Riley for comment. 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United States womens coach Vlatko Andonovski earned 27% as much as mens coach Berhalter in the year ending last March 31, down slightly from 28% in the previous year. Did you encounter any technical issues? Sports minister Amelie Oudea Castera had already hinted that the audit was bad news for the likes of Le Graet and urged him to "do the right thing." CHRIS McLAIN RESIGNS AS VILLANOVAS HEAD WOMENS SOCCER COACH McLain Finishes His Tenure with a Record of 35-46-5 Story Links VILLANOVA, Pa. Villanova University Vice President & Director of Athletics Mark Jackson announced today that Head Women's Soccer Coach Chris McLain has resigned his position. The Royal Purple encourages readers to voice their opinions via the online comments section. Racing Louisville coach Christy Holly was fired in September but the reasons for his dismissal were not made public. UAlbany women's soccer coach Leigh Howard announced her resignation after two seasons, the school announced Thursday. Story Links BUFFALO, NY Marybeth Nugent has resigned as head women's basketball coach at Buffalo State University, Renee Carlineo, Director of Athletics, announced Tuesday. U.S. Soccer also announced an independent investigation on Friday. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. ALLENDALE, Mich. Grand Valley State head women's soccer coach, Jim Conlon, has announced his resignation from the position, effective at the end of the academic year. After taking over prior to the 2012 campaign, Clay led the Lions to four conference playoff tournament appearances and a pair of trips to the Eastern College Athletic Head womens soccer coach Ryan Quamme is resigning from his role at the University and will be taking a position as a financial advisor in Whitewater. Following three straight seasons of winless play in the Ivy League, womens soccer head coach Dwight Hornibrook has resigned. A report on the investigation conducted by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates detailed systemic misconduct that impacted multiple teams, including the Thorns. Noel Le Graet is no longer French Soccer Federation (FFF) president after he announced his resignation at Tuesday's executive committee meeting. The federation replied saying that it wouldn't tolerate any pressure from players. The team said it shared its findings with the League's office. Portland Thorns coach Rhian Wilkinson resigned Friday, just five weeks after she led the team to the National Womens Soccer League championship. We have done youth camps, golf outings, cultivating donors and whatever we could do. I was in the youth and high school game for a couple years. We refuse to let that joy be taken from us. US Soccer said Friday it will hire someone to conduct an independent investigation of the allegations. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. All rights reserved. I think we have done a lot of great things here, but I was ready for a new challenge and I think the program is going to benefit from a fresh perspective as well. His resignation comes after the team posted a 5-9-5 record and a 2-5-2 American Athletic Conference record. Wilkinson issued a statement that said players had asked for her resignation and she complied. French women's coach Corinne Diacre is also under fire and her future may be decided on March 9 by an FFF select committee. Riley told The Athletic the allegations were "completely untrue.". In addition, the CEO and managing partner of the Washington Spirit resigned and referenced a recent request by the players, who cited concerns over workplace environment, as part of the reason for stepping down. Recognizing that trauma, we have decided not to take the field this weekend to give everyone some space to reflect. He claimed me; thats what his touch felt like. Pronouns: she/her. "Jill was always extremely passionate about this team, analytical, tremendously focused and not afraid to make tough decisions while giving her players the freedom to play to their strengths," he said. "It's not enough. ", However, in a fine example of failing upwards, Le Graet's disgraced FFF exit has been rewarded with a role at FIFA at the behest of none other than global soccer's governing body president Gianni Infantino: "The president has been appointed to FIFA by Infantino," said Eric Borghini of the FFF executive committee. A statement from the players union said it was a difficult decision to ask for the matches to be called off. Rory Dames resignation was announced in a press release dated Sunday from the Red Stars, which lost Saturday 2-1 to the Washington Spirit. Fellow French internationals Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Kadidiatou Diani have also said they were taking a step back from the national team. The Athletic asked Riley to comment on his alleged misconduct, to which he replied the former players claims were completely untrue. According to The Athletic, Riley told them in an email, I have never had sex with, or made sexual advances towards these players.. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. We also recognize, however, that mental health struggles are real, the statement said. In an email to the League, Farrelly alleged that Riley had committed "numerous instances of severe misconduct" prior to the formation of the League and said she experienced "extremely inappropriate conduct" from him firsthand. Whalen, a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, was hired five years ago with no previous coaching experience. They claimed he made inappropriate comments about their bodies, sexual orientation and relationships. Thomasville. ", "When I accepted the head coaching position, this was the time frame I envisioned, Ellis said. The president of the Canadian soccer federation resigned Monday following accusations by the women's national team of unequal and inequitable treatment. A: I have changed quite a bit and I think you have to in this profession. The league released one sentence about Commissioner Lisa Baird, saying she resigned and the league accepted. The investigation was launched last year after North Carolina coach Paul Riley, the former coach of the Thorns, was accused of sexually harassing and coercing players. 2:39. Riley in an email to The Athletic denied the claims. Those that won that scholar athlete award for womens soccer really made it worth my while here. I felt more connected to the womens program and I have always had more success coaching girls and women. PAUL, Minn. Macalester College Director of Athletics Donnie Brooks has announced that women's soccer head coach Krystle Seidel has resigned her position. Riley coached the Portland Thorns from 2014-2015, the Western New York Flash in 2016 and the Courage after the Flash dissolved and the franchise rights were sold to a group in North Carolina. Last month, the NWSL commissioner Lisa Baird resigned and the league called off weekend matches following a report by The Athletic detailing allegations of sexual coercion and misconduct against Paul Riley, who coached three NWSL franchises over eight seasons. The women claimed Shim filed a complaint against Riley to the Thorns at the end of the 2015 season and said they both spoke with an HR representative at the team about her alleged experience. FIFA, the international governing body for soccer, announced an investigation as did US Soccer, the latter retaining former acting Attorney General Sally Yates of King & Spalding LLP to lead the probe into allegations of abusive behavior and sexual misconduct. Wilkinson said she was investigated and cleared of wrongdoing by the NWSL and its players union after she self-reported that she and a player had developed feelings for one another but had never acted upon them. She was praised for brining new sponsors to the NWSL and increasing the league's visibility on the national stage. Q: How did you get your start here at Whitewater? Howard will become director of Houston women's soccer coach Susan Quill resigned from her post on Wednesday to accept the head coaching position at Kinkaid, a local private school. CORVALLIS Oregon State Head Women's Soccer Coach Matt Kagan will step down from his position to pursue other opportunities effective immediately, Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes announced Wednesday. The story Monday in the Post is the latest chapter to roil the 10-team league, which has been facing a reckoning over the treatment of its players. Lee Jin-man/AP The federation continues its financial support of the league. AP Sports Writer Tim Booth in Seattle contributed to this report. "Our athletes as well as future generations of Canadian footballers deserve so much better.". He was coach of the year in 2017 and 2018. Noel Le Graet is no longer French Soccer Federation (FFF) president after he announced his resignation at Tuesday's executive committee meeting. Ellis is the first head coach to win two Women's World Cup titles since the international soccer tournament began in 1991. "MSU Athletics has been blessed to have Coach Chris Reay for all his contributions and for his role as a player and then a coach here at Midwestern State," MSU Director of Athletics Kyle Williams said. Mark Krikorian has served as the Florida State women's soccer head coach since 2005. National Women's Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird resigned Friday, a day after some former players accused North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley of National Womens Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird resigned after some 19 months on the job amid allegations that a former coach engaged in sexual (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. "We owe it to each athlete, each fan and the entire soccer community to take every meaningful action in our power to ensure nothing like this ever happens again.". I had a few offers to play actually, but I decided not to and just started coaching right away. The women told The Athletic they forwarded Shim's email detailing Riley's alleged misconduct to the League years prior to Baird's tenure as commissioner. Aliyah Boston, South Carolina Cameron Brink, Stanford Caitlin Clark, Iowa Aaliyah Edwards, UConn Mackenzie Holmes, Indiana In a statement to The Athletic, Riley called the allegations "completely untrue." National Womens Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird resigned after some 19 months on the job amid allegations that a former coach engaged in sexual harassment and misconduct. See historical chart positions, reviews, and more. Story Links LA GRANDE, Ore. After six consecutive winning seasons as the head of Mountaineer Women's Soccer, Jake Plocher is moving on to new challenges. Mark Krikorians resignation as the Florida State University womens soccer
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