How fear and the NWSL’s culture of silence perpetuated sexual abuse

A culture of silence led to an imbalance of power in the NWSL that has culminated in one of the biggest scandals in American soccer history

When former Washington Spirit player Kaiya McCullough went public to the Washington Post about the abusive behavior of former coach Richie Burke, it sent a ripple effect breaking down the culture of silence and secrecy that has plagued the NWSL for years.

What followed were allegations of sexual abuse by against former North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley that rocked the NWSL, sparking concerns over safety and transparency in the league. Fans and supporters of women’s soccer are wondering how the misconduct flew under the radar to explode into one of the biggest scandals in American soccer history.

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from The Guardian https://ift.tt/3Bv7Fgu