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NWSL Players Association: League Will Meet Demands After Paul Riley Investigation

The National Women's Soccer League Players Association announced Friday that the NWSL has agreed to its demands after recent allegations of sexual assault, sexual coercion and verbal abuse within the league:

The NWSLPA issued its demands Oct. 6, asking for transparency in current and future investigations into sexual misconduct.

According to Jeff Carlisle of ESPN, the investigations would feature a five-person committee, including two representatives from the NWSLPA, one from the NWSL, one club representative and one jointly selected neutral party.

The NWSLPA also demanded to be included in the search for a new commissioner.