Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson and Chicago Red Stars owner Arnim Whisler have temporarily stepped aside from decision-making duties at their clubs.
Yates' report said Portland supplied the Flash with a glowing recommendation for Riley, including a comment to “get him if could,” and statements indicating that Wilkinson held Shim responsible for Portland having to dismiss Riley.before detailing multiple instances in which investigators felt stymied by Portland as an organization.
"I do not want to take any of the attention away from the players’ incredible and well-earned playoff run," Paulson said."So in the interest of the club and the players, and fans we serve, effective immediately, I will remove myself from my governance role within the NWSL board of governors and will hand over operational control of the club to our executive team in Chicago."
Whisler did not promptly act to protect players when the first reports came against Dames in 2014, according to Yates' report. Dames was allowed to resign and finish out the remainder of the 2021 season, which ended in a championship loss to the Washington Spirit. The joint investigation between the league and players association is ongoing and Berman said the investigative team is working toward concluding their report by the end of the year without interference from the league.
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