The Houston Dash suspended general manager and head coach James Clarkson on Tuesday after the team received a report on a joint investigation by the National Women's Soccer League and its players' association into alleged discrimination, harassment and abuse.
The team announced the suspension, which was recommended by the league and NWSLPA. Houston also said that an “ultimate decision” about Clarkson's future as a leader and coach will be “based on the final results of an ongoing investigation.”
NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman, who began her job April 20, thanked the people who raised concerns and for the team for “taking swift action.