Awash in crises, NWSL calls off this weekend’s games

Amid a series of high-profile revelations of abuse and misconduct and growing discontent from the NWSL Players Association, the NWSL today announced that the league will not play this weekend’s games as scheduled.

The league’s full statement is as follows:

The National Women’s Soccer League announced today that given the gravity of the events of the last week, matches scheduled for this weekend will not occur.

NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird said, “This week, and much of this season, has been incredibly traumatic for our players and staff, and I take full responsibility for the role I have played. I am so sorry for the pain so many are feeling. Recognizing that trauma, we have decided not to take…