NWSL received eight misconduct complaints between February and July

The NWSL has received eight different complaints about misconduct across at least four different clubs this year, according to documents the league submitted to the attorneys general of Illinois, Washington, D.C. and New York.

The documents, first reported by Defector, include five total complaints of sexual misconduct, and two each of sexual harassment and retaliation.

Following a years-long investigation of player abuse in the NWSL, the league reached a landmark settlement with its players in 2025.

As part of the settlement, the NWSL was required to submit reports to the three attorneys general every six months for a period of three years. Those biannual submissions must include updates on how the league is implementing the settlement's recommendations, as well as a summary of any complaints.

The eight complaints were received between February 1 and July 31 of this year.

In the report, the claims are heavily redacted, making it unclear which teams or individuals were involved, as well as the resolutions of any resulting investigations.

USA TODAY Sports has reached out to both the NWSL and its players' association for comment. This article will be updated with any response.

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