[miami_fan]

Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Any one who is mentioned for abuse in this report needs to be blackballed from the industry.

U.S. Soccer investigation into women's game finds systemic abuse, misconduct

Including this bit that needs CRIMINAL referral. (spoilering for Sexual assault, from the article)

Spoiler

The report includes a previously undisclosed revelation as to the manner of Racing Louisville's firing of Christy Holly as manager back in August 2021. The report details how Holly called a player, identified as Erin Simon, in for a film session, stating he would touch her "for every pass" she made a mistake on. (ESPN's policy is to not publicly identify victims of abuse, but Simon, through a spokesperson, agreed to be identified.)

Holly then proceeded to put his hand "down her pants and up her shirt." Simon would try to "tightly cross her legs and push him away, laughing to avoid angering him," adds the report, stating that when her teammate picked her up to drive home, Simon broke down crying.

The player agreed to be identified for this report, btw

They probably need to go ahead and transition to the investigation of abuse in the youth soccer ranks. I doubt the people with power are waiting until the players turn eighteen before abusing them.