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San Diego Wave FC president Jill Ellis responded on Thursday to allegations that the Wave created a hostile working environment, calling them “false” and “personally damaging” in a statement to The Associated Press.
“What we do is all about fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and excellence. The false accusations in [Wednesday’s] post are not only personally damaging but also take away from the incredible work and progress we’ve achieved together as a team,” Ellis said in the statement.
The accusations arose in and in response to a social media post by Brittany Alvarado, who previously worked as a video and creative manager for the Wave. In her post on X, Alvarado wrote, “Despite its public proclamations, the organization often perpetuated…
