Mana Shim, a former player for the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the USA U23 national team, will chair the US Soccer Federation's (USSF) taskforce to prevent the abuse and harassment of women that was found to be systemic in the sport.
The USSF created a participant safety taskforce following a report issued on October 3 by former acting US Attorney General Sally Yates.
"There's still so much that needs to be done when it comes to changing the culture of soccer in this country," Shim said in a statement on Monday.
"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."
Five of 10 coaches in the NWSL in 2021 were fired or stepped down amid allegations of misconduct, and NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird resigned.
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