Carlos cordeiro us soccer president resigns following offensive law suit papers
You're referring to the recent news about Carlos Cordeiro, the former President of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), resigning from his position following the release of offensive and sexist comments made in a lawsuit.
For those who may not be aware, Carlos Cordeiro was the President of the USSF from 2018 until his resignation on April 1, 2020. He stepped down after a lawsuit was filed against the USSF, which included documents that contained offensive and sexist comments made by Cordeiro and other high-ranking officials.
The lawsuit was filed by the USSF's women's national team players, who were seeking equal pay and better working conditions. The documents released as part of the lawsuit included emails and other communications that showed Cordeiro and other officials making derogatory comments about the women's team and its players.
Cordeiro's resignation was widely seen as a necessary step to restore the credibility and integrity of the USSF. His comments and those of other officials were widely condemned by fans, players, and other stakeholders in the sport.
The USSF has since appointed Cindy Parlow Cone as its interim President, and the organization has pledged to work towards resolving the issues raised by the lawsuit and promoting greater equality and respect for all players, regardless of gender.
It's worth noting that the controversy surrounding Cordeiro's resignation has also led to a wider conversation about the treatment of women in sports and the need for greater equality and respect in all areas of the game.