Overview

• Vera Pauw will lead Ireland in their first Women's World Cup but has been criticized for creating a "culture of fear" while coaching the Houston Dash.
• Former players allege Pauw made comments about their size and weight, behaved aggressively, and was controlling.
• Pauw denies the allegations and says they stem from bias against female coaches.
• Pauw says her coaching style is misunderstood.
• Twelve former players and assistants support Pauw, who gave the Irish team equal pay.