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NWSL abuse allegations, as they happened: Portland Thorns and Washington Spirit timelines, day by day

In its decade of existence, the National Women's Soccer League has been rocked by widespread allegations of emotional, verbal and sexual abuse. The E60 documentary "Truth Be Told," which is now available to watch on ESPN+, chronicles some of the most serious allegations of abuse in the NWSL, with a closer look at two of the most notable, involving former Portland Thorns coach Paul Riley and former Washington Spirit coach Richie Burke.

Here, we take you through how these stories unfolded, step by step, based on contemporaneous reporting. In addition, Monday's 319-page investigative report by former acting U.