Dames was one of five NWSL coaches who either were fired or resigned last season amid allegations of misconduct. The report stated that Whisler was aware of the emotional and verbal abuse by former coach Rory Dames dating to 2014 and dismissed the complaints by players.ĭames resigned following the 2021 season when The Washington Post published allegations of verbal and emotional abuse. Yates and the law firm of King & Spaulding released results in early October of a report that detailed the series of abuses and misconduct that impacted multiple teams in the league, including the Red Stars. "It is clear now that we needed to provide greater support for our players and we deeply regret that we didn't do more sooner."įormer acting U.S. "I have proudly poured our hearts, time, resources and efforts into founding the NWSL and transforming the Chicago Red Stars into one of the top women's soccer clubs in the world," he said.
Whisler said in a statement he made the decision to sell the team after 15 years "with a heavy heart." NWSL abuse allegations: Timeline, quotes and video
Players also called on him to sell the team. Whisler's decision comes two months after the team's board of directors voted to remove him as chairman and forbid him from participation in team operations.
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You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserĬhicago Red Stars owner Arnim Whisler selling stake in NWSL clubĬhicago Red Stars owner Arnim Whisler announced Monday he is selling his stake in the team following an investigation that found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the National Women's Soccer League.
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