Soccer News

• Yates report explained: Key findings, why the abuse was so widespread, what's next for the NWSL
  
  The Yates report on NWSL abuse and systemic failures is out. What were the main findings, and what can U.S. Soccer do in terms of discipline?
  ESPN.  Tuesday, 4 Oct 2022.
• Alex Morgan slams NWSL's handling of teammate's sexual harassment claims
  
  Mana Shim, one of the whistle blowers at the center of a growing sexual abuse scandal within women's soccer, was failed by the NWSL, Alex Morgan told ESPN.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 4 Oct 2022.
• Tear Gas, a Stampede, and an Indonesian Family Shattered
  
  Muhammad Yulianto and Devi Ratna Sari took their young son to his first soccer match. The young couple were among the 125 who died in the tragedy at the Indonesian stadium.
  New York Times.  Tuesday, 4 Oct 2022.
• Police wrongly used tear gas at fatal Indonesian football match stampede, official says
  
  Police wrongly used tear gas inside the soccer stadium where at least 125 people died in a stampede in Indonesia over the weekend, an official has revealed.
  Sky News.  Tuesday, 4 Oct 2022.
• Emotional abuse, sexual misconduct were systemic in pro women's soccer league, investigation finds
  
  The former head coach of the NC Courage was at the center of the investigation, but investigators determined misconduct in the league spread far past him.
  ABC News.  Tuesday, 4 Oct 2022.
• Emotional abuse and sexual misconduct 'systemic' in US women's soccer, report finds
  
  Emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the US National Women's Soccer League, according to an independent report.
  Sky News.  Tuesday, 4 Oct 2022.
• USSF prez Cone says Yates report just 'first step'
  
  U.S. Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone said the findings of the investigation by Sally Q. Yates are just a "first step" toward change.
  ESPN.  Monday, 3 Oct 2022.
• Abuse in women's pro soccer league was systemic, report says
  
  Five of the 10 head coaches in the National Women's Soccer League last season either were fired or stepped down amid allegations of misconduct.
  CBS News.  Monday, 3 Oct 2022.
• Report finds U.S. Soccer, NWSL failed to protect players from sexual and verbal abuse
  
  An investigation led by former Atty. Gen. Sally Q. Yates finds widespread sexual and verbal harassment of women throughout NWSL and U.S. Soccer.
  Los Angeles Times.  Monday, 3 Oct 2022.
• Deadly Soccer Clash in Indonesia Puts Police Tactics in Spotlight
  
  Experts say officers are almost never held accountable for their actions. And in a huge police budget, millions are spent on tear gas, batons and other devices deployed during protests.
  New York Times.  Monday, 3 Oct 2022.
• 'Systemic' abuse in top-level US women's football
  
  Abuse and misconduct "had become systemic" in the United States' top-flight National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), an independent investigation finds.
  BBC News.  Monday, 3 Oct 2022.
• 125 killed in stampede during soccer game in Indonesia
  
  At least 125 people were killed in a stampede after tear gas was deployed following a soccer match on the island of Java in Indonesia. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
  CBS News.  Monday, 3 Oct 2022.
• At least 125 dead after fans stampede to exit Indonesian soccer match
  
  Panic and a chaotic run for exits after police fired tear gas at an Indonesian soccer match to drive away rioting fans left at least 125 dead.
  ABC News.  Sunday, 2 Oct 2022.
• Munich Soccer Fans Unfurl Banners Supporting Iranian Player For Backing Protests In Iran
  
  Bayern Munich fans have shown their support for Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun, who has backed anti-government protests taking place in Iran, during a match in their home stadium.
  Radio Liberty.  Saturday, 1 Oct 2022.
• Spain In Curious Limbo Amid Jorge Vilda Problem And Sponsorship Rise
  
  These are interesting times for Spanish women's soccer, with national players revolting and commercial interest high.
  Forbes.  Friday, 30 Sep 2022.

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