Portland Thorns and Timbers owner Merritt Paulson failed. Yates’ investigation was commissioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation last year following The Athletic’s report on allegations of sexual coercion and manipulative behavior against Paul Riley during his time as Thorns head coach. Paulson’s support of Riley and lack of transparency about his exit from Portland likely helped Riley remain an NWSL …
The Galaxy’s Sebastian Lletget, right, kicks the ball as LAFC’s Mark-Anthony Kaye, far left, and Dejan Jakovic defend July 18 in Florida. Soccer Galaxy resume training following COVID-19 scare The Galaxy returned to training Tuesday following a COVID-19 scare in which eight members of the team’s USL Championship affiliate tested positive. And we have to start, we’ve got to give …