The National Women's Soccer League violated players' civil rights and must pay $5 million in restitution as part of an historic settlement announced Wednesday following a years-long investigation ...

emotional abuse and sexual misconduct sparked a crisis that rocked the league and the sport, led to investigations and prompted change in the NWSL. “This settlement was only possible because of ...

The NWSL will create a $5 million player compensation fund as part of a settlement regarding its role in widespread allegations of abuse. The settlement, announced on Wednesday, ends a joint ...

The funds will go to players who experienced abuse. The settlement also requires the league ... the ability to oversee changes that the NWSL made after the scandal broke, and the ability to ...

The funds will go to players who experienced abuse. The settlement also requires the league ... D.C. — the ability to oversee changes the NWSL made after the scandal broke and to fine the ...

In addition, Wednesday's settlement formalized a set of reforms aimed at preventing future abuse, including measures to make the NWSL accountable to prosecutors. Among them, the league agreed to ...

The settlement marks the next step in a years-long process for the NWSL, stemming back to a wave of bombshell reports during the 2021 NWSL season. Extensive allegations of abuse, sexual coercion ...

The NWSL will establish a $5 million compensation fund for players who experienced abuse in the league. The settlement ...