Soccer ForwardSoccer ForwardOpen CupOpen Cup
Volkswagen
Nike
Become An InsiderOfficial Store
Login
U.S. Soccer
  • National Teams
    USWNT
    USMNT
    Youth
    Extended
    USWNT HomeCurrent RosterUSWNT LINEUPS
    ScheduleStoriesUSWNT STATS
    USMNT HomeCurrent RosterUSMNT LineupsUnique USMNT Player number
    Schedule & TicketsStoriesUSMNT StatsUSMNT on tv
    Women
    Under-14 NDPU-15 GNTU-16 GNTU-17 WNTU-18 WNTU-19 WNTU-20 WNTU-23 WNT
    Men
    Under-14 NDPU-15 BNTU-16 BNTU-17 MNTU-18 MNTU-19 MNTU-20 MNTU-23 MNT
    Women
    U.S. WOMEN’S BEACH SOCCER NATIONAL TEAMU.S. WOMEN’S FUTSAL NATIONAL TEAMU.S. WOMEN’S CP NATIONAL TEAMU.S. WOMEN’S DEAF NATIONAL TEAM
    Men
    U.S. MEN'S BEACH SOCCER NATIONAL TEAMU.S. MEN’S FUTSAL NATIONAL TEAMU.S. MEN’S CP NATIONAL TEAMU.S. MEN’S DEAF NATIONAL TEAM
    Co-Ed
    Power Soccer National Team
  • Schedule & Tickets
    Schedule & Tickets
    Ticketmaster logo
    GROUP ORDERS FAQ
    TICKET FAN AND EVENT FAQ
    MOBILE TICKETING
  • Participate
    Home
    Coaching
    Refereeing
    Safeguarding Hub
    Health and Wellness
    Additional Resources
    Talent IdentificationFederation ServicesOrganization MembersGovernanceU.S. Soccer Alumni Club
  • Initiatives
    Soccer Forward
    Development Fund
    STRATEGIC VISION
    National Training Center
    SHEBELIEVES
    ONE NATION.
    ADAPTandTHRIVE
    Referee Abuse Prevention
Become An InsiderOfficial Store
U.S. Soccer
User profile icon
  • Soccer ForwardSoccer Forward
    Open CupOpen Cup
    Nike
    Volkswagen
Loading...

Go Deeper

Participation SafetyFederation News

Related Stories

Federation News
May 2, 2024

U.S. Soccer Announces the Hiring of Two C-suite Executives


Federation News
April 29, 2024

U.S. Soccer and Mexican Football Federation to Pursue 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup


Federation News
April 8, 2024

U.S. Soccer Breaks Ground on the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center

Go Deeper

Participation SafetyFederation News

Related Stories

Federation News
May 2, 2024

U.S. Soccer Announces the Hiring of Two C-suite Executives


Federation News
April 29, 2024

U.S. Soccer and Mexican Football Federation to Pursue 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup


Federation News
April 8, 2024

U.S. Soccer Breaks Ground on the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center

Latest Stories

On the Pitch
September 28, 2025

U.S. Open Cup Final Preview: History on Offer for Austin FC or Nashville SC

Open Cup
September 27, 2025

U.S. Open Cup Finalist Spotlight: Austin FC’s Hard Road to Date with Destiny


Open Cup
September 27, 2025

U.S. Open Cup Finalist Spotlight: High Hopes for Callaghan’s Tight-knit Nashville SC


On the Pitch
September 27, 2025

Gavin Beavers Replaces Diego Kochen on U.S. Roster for 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup


On the Pitch
September 26, 2025

How Many USMNT Players Competed in Both FIFA U-20 World Cup and Senior World Cups?


Open Cup
September 26, 2025

Coaches Q&A: First-Year Bosses Eye U.S. Open Cup History for Austin FC and Nashville SC

Latest Videos

image
About U.S. Soccer
History
Governance
Sponsors & Partners
Careers
Media Services
How to report a concern
Fan code of conduct
Fan ticket and event faq
Contact us
Organization members
Federation Services
Brand Protection
Connect with us

Get unrivaled matchday access

App StoreGoogle Play Store
Join the team
Join the team
Join the team
Sign Up For Free
already an insider?Login
COPYRIGHT U.S. SOCCER 2025
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
PRIVACY POLICY
CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
TERMS OF USE
ACCESSIBILITY
Federation News

Statement From U.S. Soccer Participant Safety Taskforce Chair Mana Shim

October 31, 2022
U.S. Soccer Crest
U.S. Soccer Crest

The following statement was released today by Mana Shim, Chair of U.S. Soccer’s Participant Safety Taskforce, which was created following the conclusion of former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates’s independent investigation into allegations of abusive behavior and sexual misconduct in women’s professional soccer.

 

I’ve accepted a job as Chair of the new Participant Safety Taskforce at U.S. Soccer because there’s still so much that needs to be done when it comes to changing the culture of soccer in this country. I love this sport, and I believe we have an opportunity in this moment to protect players and set a new standard for all sports. We don’t have any time to waste.

 

Sally Yates’s report made it clear that, for far too long, leaders across the soccer ecosystem – including at U.S. Soccer – have not taken responsibility for protecting players. But I believe in the capacity for change. As leader of the Taskforce, I am committed to ensuring not only that Yates's recommendations are implemented, but that we push beyond them. We need to find the root causes of our sport’s systemic failures and take action at every level – from the youth game to the professional game.

 

I’m confident that, in Cindy and JT, U.S. Soccer has the leadership that will be essential to supporting my work, and we’ve already begun the process of identifying stakeholders from every level of soccer to be part of the Taskforce. I’m deeply appreciative of the cooperation and willingness to do the hard work that we’ve already seen from leaders across soccer – including at the NWSL and NWSLPA. I’m honored to play a leadership role as we move forward.

 

The Participant Safety Taskforce will convene leaders in soccer at all levels across the country to coordinate efforts to implement the Yates report’s recommendations and to ensure increased clarity on conduct-related policies and procedures. The Taskforce will release additional information in the coming days about its mission, membership roster and timeline for progress.

 

Information about the Taskforce, as well as U.S. Soccer’s commitment to comprehensively address the recommendations in the Yates report and prioritize participant safety, can be found online in the U.S. Soccer Participant Safety Hub.