'Exhausted' Rapinoe diverts attention from abuse to football

October 8 - US female superstar Megan Rapinoe, the public face of the world champions, says tonight's friendly against European champions England served as a "nice distraction" following the high-profile investigation that uncovered "systemic" abuse and misconduct in the US National League.

The findings of the investigation, led by former acting attorney general Sally Yates, left American players "angry and exhausted" after it was revealed that the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) of the United States Soccer Federation football (USSF) had failed to provide a safe environment. .

American and English players will unite wearing armbands at Wembley “to stand in solidarity with victims of sexual abuse”.

Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Rapinoe said: "We're really excited to play and it's a good distraction. It's an incredible game, an incredible moment, which goes well with this horrible thing."

US Soccer has said it will act immediately to implement reforms after the findings of an investigation were released last year into allegations against North Carolina Courage England head coach Paul Riley. who was fired.

Riley, who has coached women's teams since 2006, has denied the charges.

"It's awful. Even when you know it, it's just awful to read over and over again," said Rapinoe, who added that women's football is "already in a better place" than it was. was the day before the report was published.

"We are angry, and exhausted, and together, and united. It's really sad to say, but somehow we're used to dealing with one thing or another. It seems to us bringing the team together and bringing them together for good.”

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