welcome
CNBC

CNBC

Sports

Sports

National Women's Soccer League agrees to $5 million settlement over past mistreatment of players

CNBC
Summary
Nutrition label

85% Informative

The National Women's Soccer League has agreed to a $5 million settlement with three attorneys general over past mistreatment of its athletes.

The settlement closes investigations by New Yok , Illinois and Washington , D.C. , and comes after years of allegations by NWSL players of misconduct and abuse among coaches and officials dating back more than 10 years .

The league will implement reforms across nearly every aspect of its business.