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Investigation clears Bay FC coach Montoya

Associated Press

created: July 9, 2025, 7:21 a.m. | updated: July 9, 2025, 11:24 a.m.

An independent investigation found that Bay FC coach Albertin Montoya did not violate the National Women's Soccer League's antiharassment, discrimination and bullying policy, but found shortcomings in his communication style. Bay FC coach Albertin Montoya was cleared of violating the NWSL's antiharassment, discrimination and bullying policy. Vincent Carchietta/NWSL via Getty Images"The league conducted a comprehensive review and determined Bay FC head coach Albertin Montoya was not in violation of any league rules," Bay FC said in a statement in response to the league's announcement. We believe in the culture we are building at Bay FC and will continue to support our players' growth on and off the pitch." Among the findings were recommendations to "facilitate more effective communication and enhance support structures, which the NWSL, Bay FC and coach Montoya have taken, and are continuing to take, to address such concerns," the league said.

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