Women's soccer league clubs reel after abuse report

The fallout continues over a report of systematic abuse of women's soccer players released last week. Portland Thorns and Timbers owner Merritt Paulson has stepped down. In a statement, he said: “Our organization’s failures and mistakes were ultimately my responsibility, and my responsibility alone. It is devastating to me that my goal of creating the shining example of what a women’s sports team could be, has now become synonymous with abhorrent and predatory behavior. Part of me holding…