Blumenthal Statement on Report Revealing "Systemic Abuse" in U.S. Women's Soccer

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement after the release of a report revealing “systemic abuse” in U.S. women’s soccer. Blumenthal is Chair of the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee with jurisdiction and oversight authority over the health and safety of U.S. Olympic and amateur athletes.

“This report reveals appalling and abhorrent systemic abuse in U.S. women’s professional soccer. Years of complaints about sexual misconduct, verbal abuse, and other completely inappropriate conduct against female soccer players were met with little to no action from teams, the League, or the Federation,” said Blumenthal. “As Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security, I will be pushing for Congressional hearings after this damning report. We must ensure those responsible are held fully accountable and that our athletes are protected.”

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