Vancouver, British Columbia: Major League Soccer said Friday it will hire independent counsel to oversee an investigation by the Vancouver Whitecaps into its handling of misconduct allegations against former women’s coach Hubert Busby Jr.
The investigation will include a review of the club’s internal procedures and overall culture at the time, as well as recommendations on preventive measures to ensure that all players and staff under the Whitecaps organization operate in a safe environment, avoiding all forms of harassment. and free from fear. retaliation, MLS said in a statement. The league and club will publicly release the findings and recommendations of the investigation.
American player Mallory Enoch, in an interview with the British newspaper The Guardian, detailed allegations of inappropriate behavior by Busby between 2010 and 2011. Enoch said that Busby promised to sign her as a player, then made his room with her on repeated visits, and eventually tried to pressure her into sex.
Enoch said he shared his concerns with team football development director Dan Lenarduzzi, after signing in 2011, but no immediate action was taken. Enoch said it culminated in a group of players bringing their concerns about Busby and their overall behavior as players to management.
Busby’s contract with the Whitecaps expired in October 2011. She was appointed the head coach of the Jamaica women’s team in January 2020 after serving as the first assistant coach. The Jamaica Football Federation said it was aware of the allegations and would meet with Busby on Tuesday.
Busby, 52, previously served as head coach and general manager with the Seattle Sounders women’s team and also coached in college. The Sounders women’s team, which is not affiliated with the Seattle Sounders of MLS, has since folded.
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