Whitecaps women's team abuse scandal

Continuing coverage of the stories former Whitecaps women's players have brought forward about abuse claims within the club.

Former Whitecaps women's players demand further action amid abuse investigation
Former Whitecaps women's players demand further action amid abuse investigation

A group of former players for the Vancouver Whitecaps women's team say they support an investigation into how the club handled allegations of abuse, but they want the players affected to "have a say in...

Jamaica soccer team suspends former Whitecaps women’s coach accused of sexual misconduct

The JFF is suspending Hubert Busby Jr. The former Vancouver Whitecaps women’s coach is accused of trying to force a former player into sex in 2010/2011.
Whitecaps CEO has backing to fire fellow execs if MLS investigation finds wrongdoing

Vancouver Whitecaps head Axel Schuster insists he has the authority to remove fellow executives if he feels that's appropriate as an Major League Soccer investigation takes a closer look at the allegations of abuse by a former coach.

Soccer union's abuse report recommends drastic action in wake of Vancouver Whitecaps scandal

A global soccer players' union is calling for clubs to go public when staff are released for abusive conduct. This comes amid the Vancouver Whitecaps scandal, among others.
Former Whitecaps women's players to call for firing of executives over handling of abuse claims

Some retired women's soccer players are calling for the dismissals of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canada Soccer executives they say covered up abuse claims.
Vancouver Whitecaps being investigated for handling of sexual misconduct allegations

Major League Soccer has announced there will be an independent investigation into how the Vancouver Whitecaps handled 2011 allegations of sexual misconduct against coach Hubert Busby Jr. The news follows...
Former Whitecaps women's player claims then-coach pressured her for sex during recruitment

Allegations of abuse are emerging against a second former Vancouver Whitecaps women's coach, Hubert Busby Jr., who continues to work the soccer circuit.
'I started crying': Retired Whitecaps player relieved as former women's coach charged with sex offences

Retired Whitecaps women's team player Ciara McCormack says she feels relieved that charges have been laid against her former coach, Bob Birarda.
Investigation into Whitecaps scandal finds there was 'no cover up'

The Vancouver Whitecaps did not try to sweep allegations of abuse by a women's coach in 2008 under the rug, according to an investigation. 
Bobby gets booted: Whitecaps demote president Bob Lenarduzzi amid tumultuous year

Vancouver Whitecaps, club president Bob Lenarduzzi has been demoted to the role of club liaison following a year of turmoil and scandal for the team.