Rachel Bachman

senior sports reporter for The Wall Street Journal

Rachel Bachman on KCRW

National Women’s Soccer League coaches fostered a culture of abuse and harassment, while team owners and the president of U.S.

US women’s pro soccer: Abuse from coaches went unaddressed at all levels

National Women’s Soccer League coaches fostered a culture of abuse and harassment, while team owners and the president of U.S.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

As Angel City Football Club nears the end of its first season, it has drawn thousands of fans, sold out games, and attracted more sponsorship revenue than expected.

Key to Angel City FC’s success: Star investors, demand for fair pay

As Angel City Football Club nears the end of its first season, it has drawn thousands of fans, sold out games, and attracted more sponsorship revenue than expected.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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