US EditionInvestigation Finds Bay FC Coach Did Not Violate the NWSL's Harassment and Bullying Policy
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 8 – The National Women’s Soccer League found no policy violations by Montoya after interviewing players and staff during its four-month review of bullying complaints.
- On July 8, 2025, the National Women's Soccer League announced that following a thorough investigation, the coach of Bay FC, Albertin Montoya, was found not to have breached the league’s policies on harassment, discrimination, or bullying.
- The investigation stemmed from a March San Francisco Chronicle report describing a toxic work environment and citing at least two formal complaints against Montoya from the team's inaugural 2024 season.
- The inquiry found shortcomings in Montoya's communication style but cleared him of any policy violations, with all parties cooperating and interviews conducted by the New York-based firm Debevoise & Plimpton.
- Bay FC announced that following an extensive investigation, the league found no breaches of its regulations by head coach Albertin Montoya, and expressed appreciation for the identified opportunities to improve communication, which are actively being addressed.
- Following the 2021 NWSL abuse scandal, the league implemented player protections and vetting processes, while Bay FC strives to be player-centric and continues evolving support structures based on investigation recommendations.
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Bay FC coach did not violate NWSL's harassment and bullying policy, investigation finds
The investigation stemmed from a report in the San Francisco Chronicle in March that described a "toxic" work environment. At least two formal complaints had been made about the team, the newspaper reported.
The Hamilton Spectator
The Toronto StarInvestigation finds Bay FC coach did not violate the NWSL’s harassment and bullying policy
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.
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Investigation finds Bay FC coach did not violate the NWSL's harassment and bullying policy
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.
East Bay Times
The Mercury newsBay FC coach Albertin Montoya cleared by NWSL after bullying investigation
Bay FC coach Albertin Montoya was cleared by the National Women’s Soccer League on Tuesday after a four-month investigation into a bullying accusation. The league began investigating Montoya in March, after two complaints were lodged against him for treatment during the team’s inaugural 2024 season. One was cleared after it was reviewed by a third-party investigator hired by the team, while the other was sent to the league. Tuesday, the league a…
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