Rapinoe and Morgan attack NWSL after alleged abuse by prominent coach

• Paul Riley accused of sexual coercion and misconduct
• North Carolina Courage sack British-born coach

Players including World Cup winners Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan have called for repercussions after allegations emerged of abusive behavior by one of the National Women's Soccer League's most successful coaches.

The Athletic on Thursday detailed allegations of sexual coercion and misconduct by North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley, who led the team to back-to-back NWSL championships in 2018 and 2019, after speaking to more than a dozen players he has coached since 2010. The Courage sacked Riley on Thursday in the wake of the allegations.