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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 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 ...

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

The settlement also requires the NWSL to continue ... Investigations revealed culture of abuse in NWSL Both the NWSL and U.S. Soccer launched investigations after former players Sinead Farrelly ...