Less than 24 hours after Rory Dames’ sudden resignation as Red Stars coach, the Washington Post published a report Monday detailing claims of Dames’ verbal and emotional abuse of his players.
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Red Stars assistant coach Scott Parkinson walked into Pleasant House Pub, a bar he frequents in his Chicago neighborhood, and ordered bangers and mash and a beer. Analyzing Parkinson’s order and location, nothing appeared out of the ordinary, but this rainy afternoon was not like others. He looked down at his meal, then up at his surroundings and thought maybe he should have gone to get a hot dog. He had just completed his oath ceremony surrounded by strangers from different countries who were all becoming American citizens. “They had us all sat outside under a huge American flag,” Parkinson said. “The judge came out and said he was in our seat 30 years ago in Miami. At the end, he said, ‘Welcome home,’ and gave us a certificate like we were at a soccer camp.”