Paul Riley

Soccer Oct 7, 2021

NWSL players return to the field for first time since sexual misconduct allegations

Banners and signs declaring, "PROTECT THE PLAYERS" and "NO MORE SILENCE" were displayed around National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) pitches on Wednesday, as teams took the field for the first time since the league was rocked by allegations of sexual misconduct. The matches were the ...

Soccer Oct 5, 2021

Thorns owner regrets 'systemic failure' in NWSL abuse handling

In an open letter posted to the club's website, Merritt Paulson said the team should have been more open about the firing of former manager Paul Riley in 2015.