"The FFF nevertheless notes that this report is based less on objective facts than on assessments which have sometimes led to a disproportionate denigration of the body. Cordeiro has taken the Head Womens Soccer Coach position at 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. Horan has said she was berated by Benstiti because of her weight. She cited as an example that the Canadian men's team staff was twice the size of the women's. Farrelly described being under Rileys control, saying, I felt claimed. 18 of 2011, the men's and women's teams have won 11 titles and played in 6 international tournament finals. Ellis is the first head coach to win two Women's World Cup titles since the international soccer tournament began in 1991. 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. National Women's 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. Before the Zidane comments Le Graet forced through Didier Deschamps' contract extension after Les Bleus' FIFA 2022 World Cup final run when Zidane was available to potentially replace Deschamps. When it comes to misconduct in football, we would like to reiterate that FIFAs position is clear: anyone found guilty of misconduct and abuse in football shall be brought to justice, sanctioned and removed from the game, FIFA officials said. The federation replied saying that it wouldn't tolerate any pressure from players. Women's Soccer The decision comes hours after the League announced it would postpone the five matches scheduled for this weekend in light of the allegations. She has denied any wrongdoing. He claimed me; thats what his touch felt like. 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. Comments may be monitored for appropriateness and viewer safety. December 28, 2022. in Sports. He was one of five coaches in the league who were dismissed or stepped down last year amid claims of misconduct. 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. In his denials to The Athletic, Riley said, theres a chance Ive said something along the way that offended someone, but did not belittle players. 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 One former player who played for Riley on three different teams, Sinead Farrelly, described how a married Riley coerced her into his hotel room to have sex. Victoria Albert is a Sr. News Editor at CBS News. "The National Women's Soccer League has received and accepted Lisa Baird's resignation as its commissioner," the League said in a statementFriday night. 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. 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. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/reg/free/stories, at 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. hide caption. Paul Riley is pictured on August 15, 2021, in Cary, North Carolina. U.S. Soccer also announced an independent investigation on Friday. Riley denied the accusations in the report. The priority this weekend will be for players to take care of themselves, the statement said. Story Links MARIETTA, Ohio Marietta College Director of Athletics Larry Hiser announced Tuesday (Nov. 29) afternoon that Head Women's Soccer Coach Sean Kaighin has resigned and his assistant coach, Taylor Floyd, has been named interim coach while a national search for Kaighin's replacement is conducted. 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. She then made history leading the team to a second consecutive World Cup championship in July. Eastern Illinois women's soccer coach Jake Plant will resign his position as the Panthers head coach to pursue another professional head coaching position after Will Brown has served as a reporter at newspapers in Florida and Texas since 2007. French talent development is now considered amongst the best in the world. Portland Thorns coach Rhian Wilkinson resigned Friday, just five weeks after she led the team to the National Womens Soccer League championship. "It is OK to take space to process, to feel and to take care of yourself," the union said. "Bontis' departure MUST trigger sweeping change," Amy Walsh, who played for Canada at the 2008 Olympics and earned 102 caps, posted on Twitter. Q: What is your proudest accomplishment as head coach? Your email address will not be published. Shim, a former Thorns player, also allegedly experienced harassment. Lisa Baird speaks during the Wilf Family Welcome Event at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on August 4, 2021. Canadian midfielder Sophie Schmidt told media through tears in Orlando that she nearly quit over shoddy treatment from their federation, but Sinclair and coach Bev Priestman convinced her to reconsider. Nick Bontis has announced his resignation as Canada Soccer president amid a continuing battle with the womens national team. The club has won three NWSL titles, including this years championship when it beat the Kansas City Current in the final. 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. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. "As part of this, FIFA will be reaching out to the respective parties, including US Soccer and NWSL, for further information about the various safeguarding concerns and allegations of abuse that have been raised.". With the evolving landscape of college sports, he thinks the program would benefit from a fresh perspective and is looking forward to a new challenge and being able to focus on spending time with his family. 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. National Women's Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird resigned Friday, a day after some former players accused North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley of The Yates report detailed how the Thorns mishandled complaints about Riley when he coached the team in 2014-15. Richard Owens Resigns As Head Women's Soccer Coach BUCKHANNON, W.Va. Richard Owens has resigned as Head Coach of the West Virginia Wesleyan 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, officials said in a statement. Whalen, a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, was hired five years ago with no previous coaching experience. I just remember thinking: Is anyone else seeing this? I felt under his control.. 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. "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. But although that was when things bubbled over, the situation in French soccer had been boiling for some time. In soccer, player revolts plunge Womens World Cup buildup into turmoil. All Rights Reserved. Lee Jin-man/AP 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 The statement made no mention of the allegations. Nothing short of a complete transformation of our league will suffice, the association said. 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. 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. The turmoil in the two women's programs is in stark contrast to their success on the pitch. I felt more connected to the womens program and I have always had more success coaching girls and women. He has been appointed because of his skills, expertise and experience.". "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. Lisa Baird, seen in 2017 when she worked for the U.S. Olympic Committee, is out as National Women's Soccer League commissioner. 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." I was in the youth and high school game for a couple years. Aliyah Boston, South Carolina Cameron Brink, Stanford Caitlin Clark, Iowa Aaliyah Edwards, UConn Mackenzie Holmes, Indiana Earlier, the NWSL said the leagues decision not to play this weekends matches was reached in collaboration with the players union and was based on the gravity of the events of the last week.. While the clashes could cast a cloud over the women's global showcase, which begins on July 20 in New Zealand and Australia, players have vowed their fights are far from over, and some say the recent resignations should be just the tip of widespread changes. A: I got my start right out of high school. 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. Wilkinsons resignation comes during a turbulent time for the team and the NWSL. Since Jun. 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. Riley also denied reviewing game footage in his hotel room. A: I have changed quite a bit and I think you have to in this profession. In its ninth season, the NWSL has been rocked by a series of recent scandals involving team officials. A Division of NBCUniversal. 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. Severe Weather Updated: Jan 13, 2022 / 03:10 PM EST ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10) After two seasons at the helm, Leigh Howard has announced her resignation as head coach of UAlbany womens soccer. Jill Ellis, 52, will withdraw from the head coach position after the championship team completes its victory tour in early October, the organization said on it website. He announced his resignation after the 2022 season. The union recognized that fans made travel plans and spent money to go to the matches. 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. Canada's call for equality goes beyond equal pay. Howard will become director of The 81-year-old was partially retired by his peers earlier this year after a bizarre show of disrespect towards national treasure Zinedine Zidane. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago Red Stars Head Coach Rory Dames has resigned just ahead of a Washington Post report that claimed Dames had been verbally WICHITA FALLS, Texas -- Christopher Reay resigned as head coach of the Midwestern State women's basketball program Thursday afternoon. Rory Dames resignation was announced in a press release dated Sunday from the Red Stars, which lost Saturday 2-1 to the Washington Spirit. ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. "I think women athletes specifically have gone through so much over the years, not just women's football," Fishlock said. Jill Ellis, head coach of the United States women's soccer team, celebrates following her sides victory in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France on July 7, 2019. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 9 because of the executive committee's inability to hire or fire national team bosses. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. (Photo by Amy Kontras/ISI Photos/Getty Images), allegations of sexual coercion and misconduct against Paul Riley. 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. OL Reign coach Farid Benstiti abruptly resigned in July. When the Canadian women played the recent SheBelieves Cup under protest, they found they had allies in players from around the world. The investigation revealed no evidence of abuse of power or coercion. US Soccer said Friday it will hire someone to conduct an independent investigation of the allegations. 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. With Le Graet gone, her fate will now be decided at a March 9 meeting. In one season at the helm of the Lakers, Conlon guided the program to their seventh NCAA National Championship. Updated The FFF therefore wishes to reaffirm its strong commitment against gender-based and sexual violence. We want to hear from you. 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