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February 9th: Rory Dames allegations and Spirit sale goes final

February 9th: Rory Dames allegations and Spirit sale goes final

FromThe Athletic Soccer Show


February 9th: Rory Dames allegations and Spirit sale goes final

FromThe Athletic Soccer Show

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Feb 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Former NWSL head coach Rory Dames is the subject of a Washington Post investigation into misconduct as a youth coach. And in Washington itself, the sale of the NWSL’s Washington Spirit has finally closed, with Michele Kang now the majority owner after a long and complicated ordeal. It’s a big news day in women’s soccer, and Steph Yang is here to tell you what it all means. 

Rory Dames investigation: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/02/08/rory-dames-eclipse-select-misconduct-allegations/

Steph’s youth sports abuse article: https://theathletic.com/2862063/2021/10/01/a-fear-based-system-how-the-structure-of-sports-protects-abusers-of-power/
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Released:
Feb 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Athletic’s team of soccer writers cover the beautiful game with daily short-form and in-depth episodes focusing on the USMNT, MLS, European football, the Mexico national football team and the Canada men’s soccer team.