The NWSL is adopting a tool to protect players from online abuse, commissioner says

NWSL's Jessica Berman says the league is adopting a tool to monitor and protect players from online abuse. The NWSL was scrutinized for not doing more to protect player Barbra Banda from harassment.

The NWSL is adopting a tool to protect players from online abuse, commissioner says
NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman speaks with the press during the 2025 NWSL Media Day in January.

NWSL's Jessica Berman says the league is adopting a tool to monitor and protect players from online abuse. The NWSL was scrutinized for not doing more to protect player Barbra Banda from harassment.

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