Women’s soccer players want change in wake of harassment allegations against former Whitecaps coach Globe_Sports
A group of female soccer players is calling for change amidst allegations of harassment and bullying by a former coach for the Vancouver Whitecaps and Canada Soccer.
The Whitecaps statement goes on to say the club is concerned that details in the athletes’ statement did not come forward in 2008 and that the Whitecaps have since contacted police in Vancouver to see if further action is required. Andrea Neil, one of Canada'a most decorated soccer stars, issued a statement last week saying that she began hearing 'rumours and stories' about trouble within the 2008 U20 squad shortly after her time with the national team ended.Eden Hingwing is one of the 12 players behind the statement released on Monday. She said the group decided to speak out about their experiences to help push for change.
The athletes’ statement also says most of the players were not interviewed for an investigation or given a platform to talk about Birarda’s alleged behaviour. “Coaches who have behaved inappropriately with players or who demonstrate a pattern of abusive behaviour should not be allowed to retain their coaching licenses,” the statement says.
Since posting her blog, McCormack said she’s heard a barrage of similar stories about sports officials other than Birarda from various athletes across the country.
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