On Wednesday, next Report from the Guardian US football confirmed that they had taken a number of immediate steps regarding allegations of sexual misconduct from former Toledo University head coach Brad Evans. Evans’ coaching license has been suspended, access to the federation’s learning center has been blocked, and it has been removed from the research groups and courses it belonged to. In addition, US Soccer has notified the leaders of SafeSport and the Ohio Football Association.
The U.S. Football Federation said Wednesday that Evans was informed of all these actions.
Brad Evans resigned in 2015 after 13 years of head coach in Toledo. After resigning from his position, he turned to youth football and education and was responsible for coaching education at the Ohio Football Association. In addition to the Olympic development program, his work as a US football instructor.
The Guardian’s report includes multiple direct reports from former players and coaches, including Candice Fabry, who recalled the incident involving Evans since 2007. She meets him at a restaurant and serves as an unpaid assistant coach with her wife and another member of the coaching staff.
“I remember turning my back to the wall. I remember his tongue in my mouth. I remember feeling him pressed against my body. I remember his tongue. I remember his hands on his pants and underwear, and that’s where I leave my body, “Fabry told the Guardian.
On Wednesday, Fabry disease shared an article, Tweet“I was groomed, humiliated, manipulated, and sexually assaulted. I wasn’t the only one.”
Other reports included Evans commenting on additional cases of suspected sexual misconduct, drinking culture, and player weight and appearance.
The University of Toledo has issued a statement to the Guardians that the investigation began in January 2015 after receiving reports of verbal harassment from players, but by the time the investigation was completed, Evans had already resigned as head coach. Was there.
“A few weeks ago, I was asked to answer a question about my relationship with my past colleagues. It was my side to interact with these colleagues and I was against university policy,” Evans said when he resigned. It was the best resignation for everyone involved. “
After the statement was issued, Evans was hired by the State Association.
In October, US Soccer launched an independent investigation led by Sally Q. Yates of Spalding LLP. Athletic And the Washington Post NWSL coach. The results of that investigation are still pending and have no time to complete — President Cindy Pallo Korn has repeatedly stated that he will address imminent concerns.
Wednesday’s report does not fit the original intentions of the investigation, but is likely to be considered by Yates and her staff. In February, Yates issued a statement containing the latest information on her investigation.
“Our investigation is broad. We are investigating not only allegations of fraud, but also the factors that may have caused, persisted or concealed abuse. Our mission is to find the truth and make recommendations to ensure that players are treated with respect, that fraud is discovered and dealt with, and that they are protected from harassment and retaliation. “
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