Sally Yates discusses most ‘troubling’ findings of NWSL investigation
A former U.S. attorney general, Yates oversaw the year-long investigation.
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Gotham FC just keeps getting better.
The club announced Friday that it has officially signed 2021 NWSL first-round draft pick Brianna Pinto to a two-year contract.
She’s hereeeeee 👀
— NJ/NY Gotham FC (@GothamFC) June 4, 2021
Gotham FC has signed @uncwomenssoccer standout and 2021 Mac Hermann Trophy finalist @b_pinto9 to a two-year contract.
Welcome Brianna 👏 👏 👏 pic.twitter.com/QHBlRdX6x9
The 21-year old midfielder led UNC with 13 goals in 2021 en route to a semifinal appearance in the NCAA Tournament, where the Tar Heels lost to eventual champion Santa Clara. Pinto was one of three finalists for the Hermann Trophy.
The No. 3 pick has also made appearances with the national team, most recently in the 2018 U20 Women’s World Cup.
Pinto should provide a boost to a Gotham team that currently sits fifth in the NWSL standings following a loss to the Thorns last Sunday. Gotham has title hopes after appearing in the 2021 Challenge Cup final in May.
Gotham FC next hosts OL Reign on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.
A former U.S. attorney general, Yates oversaw the year-long investigation.
Riley was fired by the Thorns in 2015.
The Thorns, Red Stars and Racing Louisville all reportedly failed to fully cooperate.