Midge Purce ‘heartbroken’ over reported and unreported NWSL abuse stories
Purce has been outspoken about the controversies.
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In a show of support for NWSL players, Chelsea’s players and staff linked arms ahead of their Women’s Super League game against Leicester City on Sunday.
Today we linked arms ahead of our kick-off to show solidarity with the players in the @NWSL. 👊 pic.twitter.com/KkS6DQchIp
— Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) October 10, 2021
Amid the league’s turmoil, NWSL players have been stopping during the sixth minute of their competitions in a show of solidarity with Mana Shim and Sinead Farrelly, who came forward with allegations of sexual coercion and emotional abuse against former North Carolina coach Paul Riley.
The NWSL’s reckoning has spurred a broader conversation across women’s soccer, including the Venezuela’s women’s national soccer team, where players have accused former coach Kenneth Zseremeta of sexual harassment and abuse.
Purce has been outspoken about the controversies.
Horan will now pass on the No. 9 jersey.
Horan had two shots on goal.
The USWNT recorded eight shots on goal.