![]() ![]() Linehan: Also in the NWSL/NWSLPA announcement: as part of the work from the joint investigation, the NWSL has "expanded player protections" in their policies. As Burke said, the work continues, but this news is a sign that the whole endeavor is actually working as intended. While we're still waiting on the final results of the joint investigation (plus other investigations, from Sally Yates and FIFA), it's a good sign that the league, PA, and club didn't wait before taking the precautionary move of a suspension. This is the first sign that the new system of how the NWSL will operate - driven by the players themselves, and their list of demands - is working under new standards. Meg Linehan, women's soccer staff writer: There was plenty of talk about a reckoning in the NWSL in 2021, but the long slow work of multiple investigations has been happening quietly in the background for about six months now. Q&A with new NWSL commissioner Jessica Bermanĭoes this mean the joint investigation is working? (Photo: Trask Smith / ISI Photos / Getty Images) “The work continues, and we commend Players for speaking up and speaking out.” “This shows that our joint investigation is doing the work of systemic transformation,” said NWSLPA executive director Meghann Burke. By the end of the month, the league and PA had announced all demands had been met, and a five-person council would oversee the joint investigation moving forward. 6, including their participation in the league’s planned investigation into misconduct. The NWSLPA issued a list of the demands to the league on Oct. NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman, who only started in the role on April 20, said in the league’s release, “As it relates to this particular situation, I want to thank the individuals who brought their concerns to the Joint Investigative Team, as well as Ted Segal, Jessica O’Neill and the Dash organization for taking swift action, and for their cooperation with the Joint Investigative Team’s recommendation.” ![]() ![]() That investigation has been open since October 2021 and was launched due to numerous reports of workplace misconduct and systemic issues across the NWSL, including The Athletic’s report on the alleged conduct of former Portland Thorns and North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley.Ĭlarkson’s suspension, according to the Dash’s press release, “comes in light of initial findings, received this week, from the joint NWSL and NWSLPA investigation.” A final decision on his future with the team will be based upon the investigation’s results, and the club will name an interim coach in the coming days. The suspension is effective immediately and comes at the recommendation of the NWSL and NWSL Players Association joint investigation team, which is still working on their ongoing investigation of discrimination, harassment, abuse and bullying across the league. Dash say a final decision on Clarkson’s future will be made after the full investigation is completed, and they plan to appoint an interim head coach in the coming days.On Tuesday night, the Houston Dash announced that the club has suspended head coach and general manager James Clarkson. Ĭhicago Red Stars coach Rory Dames also resigned in November amid a raft of allegations. It is the latest case of misconduct in the league, after North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley and Washington Spirit coach Richie Burke were sacked last year, which led to the resignation of NWSL commissioner Lisa Baird. He had previously worked with the club’s academy for over a decade. The announcement comes following the initial findings from a joint National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and National Women’s Soccer League Players Association (NWSLPA) investigation into “current and historic complaints of discrimination, harassment and abuse”.Īdvertisement English-born Clarkson, 50, was appointed to the role ahead of the 2019 season, replacing current Ireland women’s boss Vera Pauw. The announcement comes following the initial findings from a joint National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and National Women’s Soccer League Players Association (NWSLPA) investigation into “current and historic complaints of discrimination. English-born James Clarkson has held the position at the NWSL side since December 2018. ![]()
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