Alaska Airlines redirecting sponsorship funds from Timbers, Thorns in wake of investigation

The announcement comes after a scathing report that found the Portland Thorns interfered with an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Alaska Airlines, a primary sponsor of the Portland Timbers and Thorns FC, is redirecting the teams’ sponsorship funds this quarter following an investigation into scandals within the National Women’s Soccer League.  

The funds will go to the NWSL Players Association “Support the Players Emergency Trust” and to youth sports in the Portland area. 

U.S. Soccer commissioned an investigation by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates and a team of lawyers after former Thorns players Sinead Farrelly

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