Eight new misconduct complaints surfaced within the NWSL between February and July this year, and for anyone hoping we were past this, it is a cold shower. These complaints span at least four different clubs, proving this isn’t just an isolated incident in one corner of the league. It feels like we are right back in the thick of it.
The Ugly Details From the Report
The documents, first reported by Defector, were submitted to the attorneys general in Illinois, Washington, D.C., and New York. What kind of complaints are we talking about here? Five were about sexual misconduct, with two each covering sexual harassment and retaliation. This is serious stuff, and it is a gut punch to hear these numbers again.
This isn’t happening in a vacuum. It follows a years-long investigation into player abuse across the NWSL. Remember that landmark settlement with players we saw in 2025? Part of that deal requires the league to submit these reports every six months for three years, updating the AGs on how recommendations are being implemented and summarizing any new complaints. This current report covers complaints received from February 1 through July 31.
What We Still Don’t Know
Here is the frustrating part: the claims in this report are heavily redacted. We are left in the dark about which specific teams or individuals are involved, and we have no clue about the resolutions of any resulting investigations. This makes it tough to really understand the scope or how things are being handled. Our Seattle Reign FC even had a game on July 4 where they lost 3-1 to North Carolina, with Cassie Miller in goal. You see the league playing, but this cloud of unanswered questions still hangs over everything.
USA TODAY Sports has reached out to both the NWSL and its players’ association for comment. Seattle fans, like all fans, are waiting to see what comes next. Our players deserve a league that is safe and transparent.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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