The National Women's Soccer League will establish a $5 million players restitution fund and establish other reforms in a settlement announced Wednesday after years of abuse.

The NWSL is establishing a $5 million settlement fund for players who experienced abuse after the 2021 sexual misconduct scandal.

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National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) players who’ve reported abuse from coaches and staff are entitled to a $5 million fund after a Wednesday settlement with the organization following years of

The National Women's Soccer League has agreed to create a $5 million restitution fund and enact a series of reforms to settle claims it subjected players to a systemic “culture” of sexual and racial abuse at the hands of coaches and other personnel, officials said Wednesday.

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and three attorneys general agreed on a $5-million settlement over player harassment and sexual misconduct complaints.

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