The NWSL has opened an independent formal review of Bay FC’s coaching staff, a league spokesperson confirmed to The Athletic on Friday. The review was first reported by The San Francisco Chronicle following a two-month investigation by the publication into allegations from former players and staff members of a “toxic” environment under head coach Albertin Montoya.
“The NWSL takes all concerns related to player well-being extremely seriously,” a league spokesperson said in a statement. “We have established clear and confidential mechanisms for anyone in the NWSL ecosystem to report any concerns. Based on information shared with the league, we are initiating a formal review of the communications between technical staff and the players at Bay FC and will take the appropriate steps necessary based on the findings of that review.”
Montoya has not been suspended and no other formal action is being taken against him at the start of the review. He is expected to coach the team, barring any changes, as Bay FC begins its 2025 season on Saturday, March 15, in Utah against the Royals.
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman addressed the new review in public remarks ahead of Friday’s Challenge Cup match, reinforcing that the league felt “confident” in its systems and processes…
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