The team's ownership was also banned from participating in league governance matters
The National Women's Soccer League has announced that Washington Spirit head coach Richie Burke has been terminated for cause following a league investigation.
Burke had been on leave after the NWSL opened an investigation in the wake of a Washington Post report stating he had been verbally abusive to his players.
The NWSL also banned Spirit ownership from participating in league governance matters, giving them 14 days to respond to the charges.
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What was said?
"As has been reported publicly, the National Women's Soccer League learned of serious allegations concerning the conduct of certain members of the Washington Spirit organization," a league statement read.