Houston Dash Fires Goalie Coach Matt Lampson for Professional Boundary Violations

Following a thorough investigation, Matt Lampson was terminated and suspended from the NWSL for the 2024 season after crossing professional boundaries with a player.

• Matt Lampson, former goalie coach for Houston Dash, was fired after an investigation found he violated the NWSL Anti-Fraternization Policy and Coach Code of Conduct.
• The investigation did not find a violation of the NWSL Anti-Harassment Policy, which focuses on preventing abusive, discriminatory, or harassing behavior.
• Lampson's suspension from the NWSL for the 2024 season was due to the violations and a lack of full cooperation during the investigation.
• The NWSL's Anti-Fraternization Policy prohibits any romantic and/or sexual relationships between supervisors and employees, including players, even when consensual.
• The NWSL has been undergoing reform following investigations into systemic abuse within the league, leading to the firing and permanent ban of several coaches.

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