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Kanaka Maoli | Kiaʻi | Partner at Accelerate Strategies | Retired Pro Soccer Player | JD | Chair, Participant Safety Task Force @ussoccer
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Rubiales’ refusal to resign is horrifying. But it's worse to see the men in the room applaud him - and the leaders in this sport who are still silent
If we can't agree to punish sexual misconduct caught on video in front of millions, how can women anywhere in football feel safe?
#ÚltimaHora ‼️ Luis Rubiales no dimitirá como presidente de la RFEF:
🗨️ "No voy a dimitir, no voy a dimitir".
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I have a new job: I'm going to work at U.S. Soccer as the chair of its new Participant Safety Taskforce. We still have so much work to do! LFG.
Here’s my full statement:
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For those wondering - yes I got my JD, yes I’m taking the bar, yes I’m coaching college soccer, and yes I still want to practice law. I am going to do all the things.
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I’m done with coaches (mostly male) making sexual and romantic advances on their players. I’ll call it out — 7/8 of my male coaches and 1/4 of my female coaches dated, had sex with, or married one of their players. & usually it’s more than one player. How many do you know?
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The Yates report demands immediate attention and accountability. Instead, it has been met with silence from the teams, and inaction from the NWSL and the PA. We should not have to wait for the League to finish its report - which is NOT independent - to seek justice for players.
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This is very upsetting and exactly the reason why you should listen to us the first time.
NEW: A Post investigation found multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against former NWSL coach Rory Dames in youth soccer, including a player who alleged he groomed her and had sex with her once she turned 18.
"Nobody believed those teenagers."
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This is a major concern that needs our immediate attention. It’s awful to have to discuss this before we know how many have lost their lives, but anyone who knows disaster capitalism knows the urgency of protecting our ‘āina from developers and greedy malihini.
Lahaina residents worry that rebuilt homes in their Maui town could slip into the hands of affluent outsiders seeking a tropical haven rather than homegrown residents who give the Hawaiian island its spirit and identity.
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February 17, 2017 - the day I worked up the courage (I was so anxious!) to try a mood stabilizer for the first time. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder months earlier and I worried medication would dull my personality or affect my athletic performance or make me seem weak.
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I’ve been thinking about this for a little while and I want to set the record straight after the Thorns “investigation” was released. Gavin Wilkinson explicitly told me to be more like a player who we both knew to be closeted. There was no misunderstanding.
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The problem was not just that that they knew and said nothing. They did everything they could to keep the truth from coming out.
We need to protect players and hold people accountable when they don’t.
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My girlfriend is driving me to LAX at 5am and she has 30 patients to see today. She’s a keeper.
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We are so proud of you, Sinead! Thank you
@GothamFC
for my Farrelly jersey. It’s a hot commodity!!
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Couldn’t have done it without you!! 🥰
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After playing the beautiful game for 23 years, it’s time to hang up my boots. A couple of heavy injuries coincided with a true kāhea to move home to Hawai’i and pursue my next dream. I am starting law school in a…
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This is absolutely horrific. You're telling us
@chicagoredstars
players reported their head coach's abuse and they were dismissed? Nothing changed?? I'm disgusted. Thank you
@mollyhc
@ChristenPress
Jen Hoy and the other players for your honesty and bravery. We will not stop.
NEW: NWSL players went to US Soccer with multiple complaints about emotional abuse by Red Stars coach Rory Dames
"I was made to feel by U.S. Soccer that I was in the wrong, there was nothing to report, and that this was acceptable," said Christen Press.
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I was so honored to be able to write about the courage and influence of
@Jennihermoso
for the TIME100 list:
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In my dream tonight the NWSL will be completely owned and operated by women, transgender, and non-binary humans. It will be safe and happy and everyone will be on their best behavior. Goodnight! 🌙
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There are no words for this comeback 😭🥰🥳
Official. ✍️
Sinead Farrelly signs a contract for the 2023 season with an option with Gotham FC.
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Gavin told “investigators” that he called the meeting about a tweet I sent. He never mentioned a tweet in our meeting. It pains me that after everything that happened this year, Gavin, Merritt, and the Thorns are still attacking victims. But it does not surprise me.
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Many people have asked me what players need to heal from this abuse/feel safe in the future. Feel therapy has to be on the list. The kind where you get to choose any therapist you want and see them as many times as you need and it doesn't get held up by insurance.
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I meant free therapy, not feel therapy. And when I say free I mean the NWSL should pay our therapists their full rate for our sessions. This should apply to all current and former players who were abused by these coaches.
Many people have asked me what players need to heal from this abuse/feel safe in the future. Feel therapy has to be on the list. The kind where you get to choose any therapist you want and see them as many times as you need and it doesn't get held up by insurance.
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This made me cry. These women are incredible.
Vulnerability is a sign of strength, not weakness. My teammates and I are determined to make sure everyone has the support they need.
Launching the first mental health initiative of its kind with my friends at
@CommonGoalOrg
.
This one’s for you Katie ❤️
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My heart has been aching for our ‘ohana in Maui. Here’s a small way you can help.
100% of the proceeds go to relief efforts on Maui through the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement. Mahalo
@GothamFC
&
@nwsl_players
for making this happen, I can’t thank you enough!!
In Hawaiian, mana means spiritual or divine power. We're sending our mana to the Maui community.
100% of profits will go to the
@hawaiiancouncil
’s relief efforts with the Native Hawaiian community on Maui. Click below to pre-order yours now. Shipping begins next week.
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There’s still a lot of work to do and I’m emotionally exhausted. Anyone else?
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I need to shout this from the rooftops: NONE of this would have been possible without our
@KaplanHecker
team, particularly
@JulieEdenFink
@shawngcrowley
@rachtuch
. Also
@mollylevinson
and her team. We are forever grateful for you all!!!
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So I have some cool news: I’m starting a company with my friend, Ray! I couldn’t be more excited for the work ahead, and I am so grateful for my amazing colleagues/friends who are supporting me on this journey!
@ussoccer
@cone_cindy
@jtbatson
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Sinead!!! My heart is bursting with joy ✨
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I’m looking forward to watching the final in Louisville. I hope we will have necessary but difficult conversations, and some fun — because soccer is fun.
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All that is to say - let’s destigmatize mental illness and support each other through all the hard things. 🤍
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If you want to understand the cultural and historical implications of the devastating Lahaina fires, this is a very good article:
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Let's go
@ThornsFC
I'll be watching & wearing the jersey you all signed for me. ☺️ Make me proud! 🌹🌹🌹
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It hurt my heart to watch from so far away but I'm oh so proud of my gals. Miss you
@ThornsFC
🌹🌹🌹
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Dearest
@PDXRivetersSG
-- I've been trying to find the words but I CAN'T. I miss and love you all.
#OnceAThorn
, right?! 😉🌹
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Don't worry about me too much, I already love the new bunch. It's a little cold here but the Swedes are welcoming me with open arms!!!
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The coach/player relationship closely resembles the teacher/student relationship - there’s a power imbalance that makes any sexual or romantic relationship inappropriate. For me personally, male advances feel more threatening than female ones. Why is this our norm? Thoughts?
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Taking meds changed my life and I haven’t stopped taking them since this photo was taken. (Sinead took it to memorialize the moment after a lot of angst.) I know meds aren’t for everyone dealing with mental health challenges, but they can be very helpful for some people.
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And just like that, I’m in my last semester of law school!! Where has the time gone??
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Protect trans kids.
Alex Morgan: "The inclusion of trans kids in sports is the inclusion of kids in sports. Everyone should have the ability to play sport." (
@itsmeglinehan
)
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Say whaaaaaat 🛡 So proud of my
@ThornsFC
but we still have werk werk werk werk werk werk to do.
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This is poor reporting and perpetuates a very concerning narrative that kalo farmers and cultural practitioners are to blame for the lack of water. Developers and big private landowners have been taking the water from our streams for decades and hoarding it in their reservoirs.
The fight over water is nothing new on
#Maui
. But the impact on the county's ability to battle fires is coming clear.
@stewartyerton
#HInews
#MauiFires
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This whole situation is so messed up. I support the
@PlayersCanadian
in getting what they deserve as world-class athletes.
An update from the Canadian Soccer Players Association
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Secret’s out, I’m in H-Town! Preseason Day 1 Year 6 ✔️ Lovely to be back with the some old mates
@abrooks22
@Beeyoncs
@KealiaOhai
@TiffanyWeimer
😉
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I can’t help but wonder if I would have graduated from law school, started my job in safeguarding, and played professional soccer again if it weren’t for my meds and my wonderful psych team. I think it’s pretty unlikely considering how hard life was before I started taking them.
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I love watching my Thorns teammates doing work. Nice goals
@Lindseyhoran11
@TobinHeath
👍🏼👍🏼
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It's game day in the Rose City!!! I can't wait to have fun with my friends and score some goals! Who's in?! 🌹🌹🌹
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But really, shoutout to the GAY team, especially the ones who joined the roster in 2018. (Now you know how fun it is.) 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
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Heartbroken for my dear friend. His courage. Her courage. A family of fortitude and light. I can't imagine...💔 I love you, gaga.
Our ❤s and deepest condolences go out to Emily Menges and family on the passing of her brother. She is unavailable and back home w/ family.
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You guys you guys that was fun
@ThornsFC
@PDXRivetersSG
! Can't sleep because that volley though 🙄😏🌹
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That was unreal
@margaozasa
!!! You were the best teammate and now you’re the best coach, literally. I am so proud of you!!!
🏆 UCLA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 🏆
@UCLAWSoccer
completes the comeback to become the 2022
#WCollegeCup
National Champs!
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I'm so proud of my Thornies!
@ThornsFC
huge game
@Lindseyhoran11
&
@ADizzle23
&
@dagnybrynjars
& oooh everybody. Sick ball
@nadia_nadim
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I'm running around the Rose City with a smile on my face. Thank you
@ThornsFC
, I am unbelievably happy to be back home.
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Portland, do you realize that our
@TimbersFC
are playing in the
#MLSCup
today?! That they could win it all?! Yeah, let that sink in.
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Oh
@sincy12
you're so fine
@emilysonnett
you gave me an empty envelope &
@nadia_nadim
I saw you give me the look 😉
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Watching the
@NWSL
draft on the plane and feeling so much excitement for the players starting their pro careers. See you soon, Philly!
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Lessons on lessons on lessons tonight. That was a tough one. BUT☝🏼I couldn't be more grateful that I'm a Portland Thorn 😉
@ThornsFC
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Hats off to the
@ussoccer_wnt
for that final performance! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Can't wait for all of you to be back with us in the
@NWSL
!
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@alexmorgan13
@WhatTheFFacts
Yes and this means, "I'm engaged, so don't even think about it"
http://t.co/kSiJgTCGGH
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Another example of abuse. Kelli told me this story in her first pro preseason and all she wanted was an opportunity to love the game again. I am SO happy for her (see end of her thread), and also very sad for players who don’t get that opportunity.
#protecttheplayers
Abuse in soccer happens everywhere. College soccer was one of the most traumatic experiences for me. It’s taken me a while to be able to talk about this publicly but I want to help those who might need it (A thread)
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That's what you call executing the game plan
@ThornsFC
! I'm extra proud of my teammates tonight!!!
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Last night was incredible! Thank you
@PDXRivetersSG
for being the best fans in the world. You always impress. ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹
#9pointweekend
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This is what I love to see!
I'm thrilled to announce the
@776foundation
will be investing in
@TheSportsBraPDX
to support their expansion into other cities.
All returns will be reinvested into girls' and women's sports 🏃♀️
Like I always say, women's sports, this is only the beginning 💪
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That was as disappointing as they come. But our fans are the best in the world. They haven't lost once in 5 years!!! ❤️🌹
@PDXRivetersSG
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I'm new to Twitter. Something about June being Pride month? Fill me in...
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Portland, are you serious?! You guys are unreal. Thanks for supporting us in every game. That win was for you!!!
http://t.co/Bh5AJEuhj1
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Thank you for everything
@MerrittPaulson
. Don't forget about that little convo we had 😉 🌹🌹🌹
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I think I just won the award for the lezziest lez in the league. Thank you, thank you very much
@krolmstead
http://t.co/8IdqkcoMBi
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My ladies bringing me back that gift tho. What upppp
@ALLIE_LONG
@Lindseyhoran11
💃🏼🛡❤️💃🏼❤️🛡💃🏼
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First GAME DAY at home!!! For everyone interested in watching, kickoff is 8am ET and here's the link:
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❤️❤️❤️
We wish
@meleanashim
all the best as she pursues an opportunity abroad. Thank you for an incredible 5 seasons, Mana!🌹
#BAONPDX
#ThankYouMana
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