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NWSL Issues Fines to Washington Spirit

Published on May 24, 2022 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) News Release


CHICAGO - The National Women's Soccer League announced today it has issued a fine to Washington Spirit head coach Kris Ward for statements made criticizing league operations during a press conference on May 18, 2022, in violation of Section 12.1.4 (e) "Prejudicial Statements and Public Criticism" of the League Operations Manual.

Additionally, the Spirit have been issued a fine for subsequent comments made by the team via social media following Ward's post-game remarks.




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