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NWSL calls off weekend matches following abuse allegations against ex-Courage coach Riley

The league did not indicate whether the games would be postponed or cancelled altogether

The National Women's Soccer League has announced that all of this weekend's matches have been called off amid the fallout from explosive allegations of sexual coercion against Paul Riley.

“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," NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird said.

A report from The Athletic on Thursday saw former Portland Thorns players Sinead Farrelly and Meleana Shim both accuse Riley of luring them into sexual encounters when he was the team's head coach.