Canadian women's coach Priestman says players have to feel safe in their soccer environment

Canadian women's soccer coach Bev Priestman says a report detailing emotional abuse and sexual misconduct in the U.S.-based National Women's Soccer League is "really disappointing."

And she says what comes next is key.

"There's no place for it in our sport, never mind in society," Priestman said Wednesday from Spain where the Canadian women play Argentina in an international friendly Thursday. "The most important thing is that we create an environment where our players feel safe. And it's a shame that that hasn't happened. The important thing is what's put in place to make sure it never happens again.

"My thoughts, the team's thoughts are all with those affected by it."

A recent independent investigation with input of more than 200 athletes, coaches and staff members alleges multiple incidents of systemic abuse in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NWSL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NWSL</a><br><br>Here's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CanWNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CanWNT</a> manager Bev Priestman on the importance of creating a safe environment for all