NWSL Might Be A Cautionary Tale In High Standards For Employee Conduct

By Christopher R. Deubert, Senior Writer In March 2022, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) hired Jessica Berman, a long-time sports lawyer and executive, as its Commissioner. At the time, the league – through its outside counsel – was engaged in an extensive investigation into allegations of abusive conduct by NWSL coaches and executives. In an introductory news appearance, Berman discussed the importance of creating a league “that every player feels proud to play in.” In Jan