A former San Diego Wave employee has alleged on social media that the club “perpetuated discrimination against women and demonstrated a complete disregard for (employees’) long-term mental health.” The club has denied the allegations.
A post on former Wave video and creative manager Brittany Alvarado’s account on X alleged that, of more than 30 employees who were fired or quit since the team began operation, nearly 75% of them were women, and that the negative treatment of employees was part of an unhealthy work environment fostered by Wave president Jill Ellis.
The post called for the league to remove Ellis from her position at the Wave. Alvarado’s LinkedIn shows that she began working for the club in March 2023, with a follow-up post from Alvarado’s account stating that she resigned on June 7, 2024.
The Wave posted a response on their social media denying the allegations.
“San Diego Wave has been made aware of a recent social media post by a former employee that contains inaccurate and defamatory statements about the club,” the statement said.
The Wave added that they are reviewing the situation and “intends to pursue all legal avenues available to appropriately address this matter”.
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