NWSL records eight misconduct complaints from February to July
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

The NWSL has logged eight complaints regarding misconduct across four clubs from February 1 to July 31, 2026. The complaints consist of five related to sexual misconduct, along with two each for sexual harassment and retaliation. These details emerged from documents submitted to the attorneys general of Illinois, Washington, D.C., and New York, after the league's 2025 settlement addressing prior systemic abuses. Though the reports are heavily redacted, they follow a long history of abuse within the league, which prompted significant changes in team ownership and staff in recent years. The NWSL is required to provide updates every six months as part of the settlement terms.
- •Eight misconduct complaints received by NWSL from February to July 2026.
- •Complaints include five for sexual misconduct and two each for harassment and retaliation.
- •Documents submitted to attorneys general in Illinois, Washington, D.C., and New York.
- •Reports heavily redacted, making details about teams and individuals unclear.
- •NWSL required to submit biannual updates as part of a 2025 settlement.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — NWSL received eight misconduct complaints between February and July
"The NWSL has received eight complaints about misconduct across at least four different clubs this year, according to documents the league submitted.
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