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Claims of sexual harassment and misconduct in women's soccer have rocked the game in the United States, Australia and Venezuela.
October, 2021
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7 October
NWSL players united amid abuse claims
National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) games on Wednesday evening were halted as players from opposing teams linked arms in a circle to demonstrate solidarity with two former players who came forward with allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against a prominent coach.
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7 October
NWSL halt play in 'solidarity' moment
Players from the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC halted play on Wednesday in protest against the scandals that have swept across the the National Women's Soccer League in recent weeks.
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7 October
NWSL players make stand amid allegations as play resumes in league
Players stopped on the field in the sixth minute of Wednesday night's National Women's Soccer League games and linked arms.
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7 October
PFA boss says vaccine uptake 'heading in the right direction'
The head of the English Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) said uptake of the coronavirus vaccine is increasing amid a backlash over the low numbers of players who have been fully jabbed.
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7 October
NWSL Courage owner: We knew of Riley investigation but were 'assured' he was in good standing
North Carolina Courage owner Steve Malik on Wednesday said the National Women's Soccer League club knew of the 2015 investigation into coach Paul Riley but said they were 'assured' he was in good standing.
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7 October
Player charged with ref’s attempted murder
A Brazilian soccer player has been charged with attempted murder after he brutally kicked a referee in the head during a lower league game in the south of the country. The player, William Ribeiro, of Sport Club Sao Paulo,
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7 October
Player charged with ref's attempted murder
A soccer player has been charged with the attempted murder of a referee during a lower league match in Brazil.
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7 October
Man United Shares Fall as Glazer Family Cuts Stake Again
Shares of Manchester United Ltd (NYSE: MANU) fell as the English soccer club’s owners offered to sell a stake worth about $186 million, the second disposal this year by the Florida-based Glazer family.
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6 October
Panorama FC to launch Bathurst's first all-ability soccer program
Panorama Football Club is calling for expressions of interest for participants in Bathurst's first all-ability soccer program, Bathurst Summer Football for