NWSL’s San Diego Wave FC rejects ‘inaccurate and defamatory’ statements from former employee

The National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) San Diego Wave FC is rejecting accusations that “the organization often perpetuated discrimination against women and demonstrated a complete disregard for their long-term mental health.”

The National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) San Diego Wave FC has rejected accusations that “the organization often perpetuated discrimination against women and demonstrated a complete disregard for their long-term mental health.” The claims were made in a statement posted Wednesday on the X account of former team employee, Brittany Alvarado. The club described statements about it and its president as “inaccurate and defamatory,” and said it would pursue “all legal avenues available to appropriately address this matter.” The statement, which is signed by Alvarado, also claimed club president Jill Ellis “fostered an environment where abusive behaviors among her subordinates are allowed to flourish.” Alvarado also called for the National Women’s Soccer League NWSL to remove Ellis from San Diego and the league, saying the treatment under her has “been nothing short of life-altering and devastating to our mental health.” CNN cannot verify any of Alvarado’s claims and has reached out to her for comment.