(Reuters) - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) side Portland Thorns said on Monday they regret their role in 'a systemic failure across women's professional soccer' after sexual harassment allegations against one of their former coaches and promised change.
- National Women's Soccer League side Portland Thorns said on Monday they regret their role in"a systemic failure across women's professional soccer" after sexual harassment allegations against one of their former coaches and promised change.
The report also said Riley was hired by the now-defunct Western New York Flash despite a complaint over his behaviour that was shared with the league after his 2015 season with the Portland Thorns. In an open letter, team owner Merritt Paulson said the organisation placed Riley on immediate suspension after receiving the complaint against their then-coach and shared what they learned in their own investigation with the NWSL but failed to be more transparent with the public.
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