An investigation into women's pro soccer - claims former coach Christie Holly sexually abused player Erin Simon.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - An investigation into women’s pro soccer claims former coach Christy Holly sexually abused player Erin Simon.
The outrage has only grown after the team finally released a statement this afternoon.
Fans at tonight’s Louisville City FC’s mens soccer game sat in silence as a form of protest against the way the team has handled everything.
If you’ve ever watched a soccer game, you know the crowd is a big part of the game. Organized chants, cheers and things like banging drums are a normal thing.
But you wouldn’t find any of that in one section at Wednesday’s game.
“We have to show the club and the front office that we’re not okay with this,” said protester Brianna Roby-Arkenberg.
Fans held signs and wore masks that said more than their voices could tell. Messages like “players over profits” and “cowards” directed at Racing FC.
“They handled this wrong,” said protester Braeden Downey. “The organization needs to be held accountable and fix it.”
The signs and protest are in reference to an independent investigation that say former coach Christy Holly sexually harassed player Erin Simon, sent her sexual photos, messages, then grabbed and groped her during film session.
The club learned what was happening from former team chaplain Taylor Starr.
“In the moment when she shared that with me, I didn’t know what to do, honestly,” Starr said. “I’ve...
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