The National Women's Soccer League has agreed to a $5 million fund intended for players who experienced emotional and sexual abuse as part of a settlement from allegations that surfaced in 2021. The settlement, announced by attorneys general from D.C., New York, and Illinois, also enforces continued oversight of the league's improvements following investigations into widespread misconduct. These changes aim to enhance player safety and accountability within the league, with the attorneys general holding the power to impose fines for any violations by the NWSL.
The National Women's Soccer League has established a $5 million fund as part of a settlement addressing emotional and sexual misconduct allegations that emerged in 2021.
The settlement mandates the NWSL to uphold safeguards instituted post-investigations and allows attorneys general to oversee these changes and impose fines.
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