- Action follows investigation by league and players association
- Teams also given heavy fines after ‘widespread misconduct’
The National Women’s Soccer League permanently banned four coaches on Monday in response to an investigation into alleged abuse and misconduct in the league.
Four former coaches Paul Riley (North Carolina), Rory Dames (Chicago Red Stars), Richie Burke (Washington Spirit) and Christy Holly (Racing Louisville) were banned from coaching in the league. Former Utah Royals coach Craig Harrington and former Gotham general manager Alyse LaHue were suspended from working in the NWSL for two years.
