Players from Gotham FC and Washington Spirit halted Wednesday's game with five minutes played before linking arms in the centre circle. The gesture was a show of solidarity with players who have come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against a prominent NWSL coach.
Last week, the Athletic published claims of abuse made by former NWSL players Sinead Farrelly and Mana Shim in addition to more than a dozen players from every team former coach Paul Riley has coached since 2010.
- Alex Morgan rips ‘systemic failure’ that led to NWSL sexual misconduct scandal
- Courage owner believed alleged abuser Riley was ‘in good standing’
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