He denied ever taking his players out drinking or making any sexual advances towards them. Story Links MARIETTA, Ohio Marietta College Director of Athletics Larry Hiser announced Tuesday (Nov. 29) afternoon that Head Women's Soccer Coach Sean Kaighin has resigned and his assistant coach, Taylor Floyd, has been named interim coach while a national search for Kaighin's replacement is conducted. He has been appointed because of his skills, expertise and experience.". "Bontis' departure MUST trigger sweeping change," Amy Walsh, who played for Canada at the 2008 Olympics and earned 102 caps, posted on Twitter. Outcry over the allegations rocked the league and forced this weekend's games to be called off. The Athletic asked Riley to comment on his alleged misconduct, to which he replied the former players claims were completely untrue. According to The Athletic, Riley told them in an email, I have never had sex with, or made sexual advances towards these players.. All Rights Reserved. The Royal Purple encourages readers to voice their opinions via the online comments section. They claimed he made inappropriate comments about their bodies, sexual orientation and relationships. Charlotte 49ers women's soccer coach John Cullen resigns Joining Independence as girls academy director Published Tuesday, March 15, 2022 5:00 pm by Herbert L. White CHARLOTTE ATHLETICS John Cullen, the winningest coach in Charlotte 49ers women's soccer history, is leaving to join the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. WebListen now to News and Notes: Alexia Putellas is Fifa's Best Player | France's coach resigns (Soccer 3/1) from Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast on Chartable. We refuse to let that joy be taken from us. The Thorns said Thursday that the team investigated claims about Riley and passed those on to the league when he was dismissed. In a statement to The Athletic, Riley called the allegations "completely untrue." "I think we've been fighting blindly not knowing what our federation was capable of in terms of support, and then we were all witnesses to what our men's team received," said longtime captain Christine Sinclair. All Rights Reserved. Jean-francois Monier | AFP | Getty Images, Reports finds systemic abuse in women's professional soccer league. VILLANOVA, Pa. Villanova University Vice President & Director of Athletics Mark Jackson announced that Head Womens Soccer Coach Chris McLain has resigned his position. "Jill was always extremely passionate about this team, analytical, tremendously focused and not afraid to make tough decisions while giving her players the freedom to play to their strengths," he said. appreciated. We take seriously our responsibility to vigorously investigate the abhorrent behavior that has been reported and gain a full and frank understanding of the factors that allowed it to happen, officials said in a statement. Riley in an email to The Athletic denied the claims. "We thank Sean Women's Soccer The Portland Thorns and Coach Wilkinson followed all League processes and policies and fully cooperated with this investigation, NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman said in a statement. The 81-year-old was partially retired by his peers earlier this year after a bizarre show of disrespect towards national treasure Zinedine Zidane. Women's Wooden Award Finalists. National Womens Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird resigned after some 19 months on the job amid allegations that a former coach engaged in sexual harassment and misconduct. Rory Dames resignation was announced in a press release dated Sunday from the Red Stars, which lost Saturday 2-1 to the Washington Spirit. "Player safety and respect is the paramount responsibility of every person involved in this game. "Our athletes as well as future generations of Canadian footballers deserve so much better.". The president of the Canadian soccer federation resigned Monday following accusations by the women's national team of unequal and inequitable treatment. FIFA, the international governing body for soccer, announced an investigation as did US Soccer, the latter retaining former acting Attorney General Sally Yates of King & Spalding LLP to lead the probe into allegations of abusive behavior and sexual misconduct. Horan has said she was berated by Benstiti because of her weight. Canada are the reigning Olympic women's champions, while France topped their group in World Cup qualifying. Player protests and high-level resignations are dominating headlines amid a growing sense of reckoning in women's soccer less than five months before the World Cup kicks off. The NWSL Players Association said in a statement that the system has failed the players. He was the National Women Soccer League coach of the year in 2017 and 2018. We want to hear from you. On Friday, OL Reign chief executive officer and minority owner Bill Predmore said Benstiti was asked to step down after an undisclosed incident during practice. Riley was head coach of the Thorns in 2014 and 2015. Severe Weather We also recognize, however, that mental health struggles are real, the statement said. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. U.S. Soccer continues to support the NWSL financially, and many of its senior National team players compete in the league today," the statement said. Discovery Company. A: I joke that I didnt get into coaching to become a fundraiser, but I became a fundraiser and you just find ways to do it. A goal is to find an owner that will keep the team rooted in the Portland community. Lisa Baird, seen in 2017 when she worked for the U.S. Olympic Committee, is out as National Women's Soccer League commissioner. Aliyah Boston, South Carolina Cameron Brink, Stanford Caitlin Clark, Iowa Aaliyah Edwards, UConn Mackenzie Holmes, Indiana CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. After taking over prior to the 2012 campaign, Clay led the Lions to four conference playoff tournament appearances and a pair of trips to the Eastern College Athletic Nothing short of a complete transformation of our league will suffice, the association said. That word honestly describes it perfectly for me, because I have this feeling that he went around and he looked at his prospects, and he zeroed in on me. UAlbany women's soccer coach Leigh Howard announced her resignation after two seasons, the school announced Thursday. Last month, the NWSL commissioner Lisa Baird resigned and the league called off weekend matches following a report by The Athletic detailing allegations of sexual coercion and misconduct against Paul Riley, who coached three NWSL franchises over eight seasons. OConnor served as head coach for seven years. Though the news was less final for Corinne Diacre, the head coach for the France women's national team. CORVALLIS Oregon State Head Women's Soccer Coach Matt Kagan will step down from his position to pursue other opportunities effective immediately, Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes announced Wednesday. Since Jun. She said she and the player eventually stopped all communication outside of work., The investigative process and player and staff willingness to use human resources and league reporting is critically important, Wilkinson said. A: I got my start right out of high school. Wilkinson issued a statement that said players had asked for her resignation and she complied. Whalen, who earned a base salary of $547,000 this year, CNNs Jill Martin contributed to this report. The statement made no mention of the allegations. ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. 2023 Cable News Network. Eastern Oregon University Director of Athletics Anji Weissenfluh announced today that Plocher has announced his resignation and will take over as the Head Coach of the French talent development is now considered amongst the best in the world. ", "Regarding the audit by the General Inspectorate for Education, Sport and Research (IGESR), the FFF notes that this report does not mention any systemic failures, nor any breaches of its sovereign missions," added French soccer's governing body. Economic results also enabled the doubling of aid to amateur soccer to reach an historic record of $110 million this season. The-CNN-Wire & 2021 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. The commissioner of the National Womens Soccer League has resigned and the league has called off all matches scheduled for this weekend following a report by The Athletic detailing allegations of sexual coercion and misconduct against Paul Riley, who coached three NWSL franchises over eight seasons. CNNs Jill Martin and Jacob Lev contributed to this report. But calls had persisted for him to sell the Thorns. The teams season ended when it missed a spot in the AAC Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Riley denied the accusations in the report. His resignation comes after the team posted a 5-9-5 record and a 2-5-2 American Athletic Conference record. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, FILE - Portland Thorns FC head coach Rhian Wilkinson reacts after Portland defeated the Kansas City Current in the NWSL soccer championship match against the Kansas City Current, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. "This week, and much of this season, has been incredibly traumatic for our players and staff, and I take full responsibility for the role I have played," Baird said in a statement announcing the postponed games before her resignation was announced. The Soccer Federation announced that Ellis will continue to work with the organization as a national team "ambassador" for the next year, including attending events and speaking engagements as a U.S. Soccer representative. Noel Le Graet is no longer French Soccer Federation (FFF) president after he announced his resignation at Tuesday's executive committee meeting. https://t.co/RGFUZQ8meR, "Noel Le Graet announced to the Executive Committee of the FFF this Tuesday Feb. 28 his decision to leave office," read an FFF statement. 2. Nol Le Grat a annonc au Comit excutif de la Fdration Franaise de Football sa dcision de quitter ses fonctions. I think we raised a lot and kept things going. Cordeiro has taken the Head Womens Soccer Coach position at ", However, in a fine example of failing upwards, Le Graet's disgraced FFF exit has been rewarded with a role at FIFA at the behest of none other than global soccer's governing body president Gianni Infantino: "The president has been appointed to FIFA by Infantino," said Eric Borghini of the FFF executive committee. The 81-year We have made this decision in collaboration with our players association and this pause will be the first step as we collectively work to transform the culture of this league, something that is long overdue.. Team owner Merritt Paulson announced Thursday he is putting the Thorns up for sale. Q: What is your proudest accomplishment as head coach? Bak joined Holy Cross in May 2020 following a six-year stint as associate head coach at Providence College. Farrelly described being under Rileys control, saying, I felt claimed. ALLENDALE, Mich. Grand Valley State head women's soccer coach, Jim Conlon, has announced his resignation from the position, effective at the end of the academic year. He was one of five coaches in the league who were dismissed or stepped down last year amid claims of misconduct. I think COVID showed a lot of people how their schedule affected the family until you had that time to spend with them. She has denied any wrongdoing. When you think about it, that is the most prestigious award an athlete can win in our conference, because it takes into effect the three areas that I really emphasize, which are community, athletics and academics. National Women's Soccer League team North Carolina Courage fires head coach following accusations of sexual manipulation and misconduct, Our entire league has a great deal of healing to do, and our players deserve so much better. I have had times where I go home and my wife will say, dont come home and complain about the next generation, either figure out a way to work with them or get out. I think my style of coaching has changed drastically and I have been able to learn how to calm down and be a bit more laid back. That, as players, will be our focus this weekend.". Additionally, FIFA on Friday opened an investigation into the case. The FFF also regrets the lack of a real procedure and the failure to take into account the many observations made by the FFF on subjects concerning governance and the fight against sexism as well as sexual violence. He joined the program as an assistant coach in 2008, and has held the head coach position for 11 years. In soccer, player revolts plunge Womens World Cup buildup into turmoil. In his denials to The Athletic, Riley said, theres a chance Ive said something along the way that offended someone, but did not belittle players. Riley was fired by the Courage on Thursday and the allegations touched off a wave of condemnation by players that forced this weekend's games to be called off. Houston women's soccer coach Susan Quill resigned from her post on Wednesday to accept the head coaching position at Kinkaid, a local private school. The statement A report on the investigation conducted by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates detailed systemic misconduct that impacted multiple teams, including the Thorns. Ellis is the first head coach to win two Women's World Cup titles since the tournament began in 1991, according to the U.S. Soccer Federation. Richard Owens Resigns As Head Women's Soccer Coach BUCKHANNON, W.Va. Richard Owens has resigned as Head Coach of the West Virginia Wesleyan "I think everybody knows what's happened with USA Gymnastics that has gone on, and this is something that has been happening in women's sports over and over and over again for years and years and years. The priority this weekend will be for players to take care of themselves, the statement said. It wasnt about winning those awards, but that was a sign to me that those three areas were coming through to my athletes. Although Quamme is parting ways with the program, he is very grateful for his time spent with the Warhawks and plans on using the skills and adaptability he has gained as a coach in his role as a financial advisor. Canadian midfielder Sophie Schmidt told media through tears in Orlando that she nearly quit over shoddy treatment from their federation, but Sinclair and coach Bev Priestman convinced her to reconsider. 2023 West Virginia Wesleyan College Athletics, Women's Soccer Season Wraps Up at Davis & Elkins, Four Second Half Goals Propel Bobcats to Victory Over Wheeling, Women's Soccer Preview: Wheeling & Davis & Elkins, Bobcats Pick Up a Gutsy Win at West Liberty, Wesleyan Womens Soccer Drops Match to #18 West Virginia State, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Riley then worked with the Western New York Flash and the North Carolina Courage. He claimed me; thats what his touch felt like. Q: Why did you decide to part ways with Whitewater, and how did you know it was the time was right to make that decision? (Photo by Amy Kontras/ISI Photos/Getty Images), allegations of sexual coercion and misconduct against Paul Riley. Paul Riley is pictured on August 15, 2021, in Cary, North Carolina. "We owe it to each athlete, each fan and the entire soccer community to take every meaningful action in our power to ensure nothing like this ever happens again.". Victoria Albert is a Sr. News Editor at CBS News. Posted: Jun 20, 2021. Whalen, a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, was hired five years ago with no previous coaching experience. The current tempest at FFF was brought to a head last Friday when several women's national team players, including iconic defender Wendie Renard announced they'd be 'stepping back' from the team if changes were not made. "Due to the severity and seriousness of the allegations being made by players, we can confirm that FIFA's judicial bodies are actively looking into the matter and have opened a preliminary investigation," FIFA said in a statement to the AP. The joint investigative team conducted a thorough investigation that resulted in a finding of no violation of League policies.. The alleged harassment of Farrelly started in 2011 when she was a player with the Philadelphia Independence of the now-defunct Women's Professional Soccer league. U.S. women's soccer coach Jill Ellis steps down after back-to Generations of athletes are changing, the landscape keeps changing and you have to adapt to the times. Wilkinsons resignation comes during a turbulent time for the team and the NWSL. But although that was when things bubbled over, the situation in French soccer had been boiling for some time. Farrelly and colleague Mana Shim also alleged that when they played for him on the Portland Thorns for the 2014-2015 season, he coerced them into kissing each other. Riley also denied reviewing game footage in his hotel room. KANSAS CITY, KS - SEPTEMBER 5: Paul Riley head coach of the North Carolina Courage watches warm ups before a game between North Carolina Courage and Kansas City at Legends Field on September 5, 2021 in Kansas City, Kansas. 18 of 2011, the men's and women's teams have won 11 titles and played in 6 international tournament finals. A Warner Bros. He has built great relationships over the years and he wants someone who is going to keep building those relationships and cultivate some new opportunities and new clients. Quamme and his family are planning on remaining as a part of the Warhawks community. The team said it shared its findings with the League's office. Daily News & Weather Updates Across the pond, England's Lionesses wore purple wristbands at the Arnold Clark Cup, to "display their support (for) the Canadian WNT players and for gender equality," the team said in a tweet. The women's team said last month that players would not take part in team activities at the SheBelieves Cup tournament in February. The turmoil in the two women's programs is in stark contrast to their success on the pitch. 2023 CNBC LLC. In a statement Monday, the Red Stars said they stood with the players who are fiercely advocating for change, and we are committed to doing our part to ensure a safe environment for players, staff, volunteers and fans. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here. French talent development is now considered amongst the best in the world. Zoe Christen Jones contributed reporting. He has earned journalism degrees from Florida A&M University and the University of South Florida-St. Petersburg. Lindsay Whalen, considered the greatest player in Minnesota women's basketball history, resigned as coach on Thursday after a third straight losing season. 10, the date of the next federal assembly. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. "MSU Athletics has Recognizing that trauma, we have decided not to take the field this weekend to give everyone some space to reflect. Did you encounter any technical issues? AP Sports Writer Tim Booth in Seattle contributed to this report. Canada was among four Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines | KMIZ-TV FCC Public File | FCC Applications |, Breaking News In soccer, player revolts plunge Womens World Cup buildup into turmoil. U.S. Soccer was instrumental in founding the NWSL in 2013 and helped support the league until last year, when it became independent. On October 29, the players association said the league had agreed to meet all the players demands for cultural changes and transparency following the earlier reports of sexual misconduct. "MSU Athletics has been blessed to have Coach Chris Reay for all his contributions and for his role as a player and then a coach here at Midwestern State," MSU Director of Athletics Kyle Williams said. Baird allegedly told Farrelly and Shim that the Thorns' investigation had already been completed and she could not share further details, The Athletic reported. A: I would not have answered this way three years ago, but we have had several WIAC scholar athletes from womens soccer in the last decade. Head womens soccer coach Ryan Quamme joined the Warhawk soccer program as an assistant in 2008 and took over the head coaching position for the women in 2011. I was driven that way, I wanted to win and to win you had to have money so it was just something that had to get done. Aulas (representing women's soccer for the FFF), Keller, and Diallo, as well as Aline Riera, and Laure Georges, will study the case as the designated group before making a decision. Bontis was named CONCACAF Council vice-president (North America) on Saturday, while Le Graet, who has denied all accusations, has reportedly been pegged to lead FIFA's Paris office. Shim described a time when Riley invited her to a game footage session in his hotel room and greeted her wearing only underwear. Growing womens sports for young athletes, Tapping the peak performance of a college athlete, Your email address will not be published. French talent development is now considered amongst the best in the world. Updated on: October 1, 2021 / 10:32 PM "Vice-president Philippe Diallo will act as interim FFF president until Jun. "He will oversee the Paris office. Riley, who has since been fired by the team and had his license suspended by U.S. Soccer, denies the allegations. The next scheduled matches are Wednesday, where there are three matches on the slate, including the North Carolina Courage playing at home. France's team captain Wendie Renard said last week she would not play at the World Cup as long as Diacre is in charge. Shim, a former Thorns player, also allegedly experienced harassment. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The women told The Athletic they forwarded Shim's email detailing Riley's alleged misconduct to the League years prior to Baird's tenure as commissioner. Quamme is most proud of the way he was able to communicate an emphasis on community, athletics and academics to his athletes, several of which earned scholar athlete awards in the WIAC conference. Updated The women also alleged that when they each raised concerns about the thoroughness of the Thorns' investigation years later to the League over email, Baird did not initiate any new investigations. hide caption. All Rights Reserved. If the womens game is to avoid further power imbalances and player abuses, these systems must be used and there must be trust in the process and its results. A Division of NBCUniversal. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Head womens soccer coach Ryan Quamme is resigning from his role at the University and will be taking a position as a financial advisor in CHRIS McLAIN RESIGNS AS VILLANOVAS HEAD WOMENS SOCCER COACH McLain Finishes His Tenure with a Record of 35-46-5 Story Links VILLANOVA, Pa. Villanova University Vice President & Director of Athletics Mark Jackson announced today that Head Women's Soccer Coach Chris McLain has resigned his position.