"Pierre is an incredible person with an amazing work ethic, passion and dedication for all that he does. His commitment to high standards is one of his greatest qualities. He is human, and I appreciate his level of accountability and ownership through this situation.There is a path forward and he is committed to the process. The road will be filled with growth and learnings. As a player, I look forward to seeing Pierre thrive in a future environment. As a wife, I will always stand by my family and will support him on this next journey.”
-- USWNT star
Crystal Dunn on her husband
, Frenchman
Pierre Soubrier, who was fired from his position as trainer at the Portland Thorns, where she plays, for dispensing a controlled substance without a prescription during the 2022 NWSL season. Soubrier, who spent eight seasons in the NWSL,
apologized two days after the league announced the results of its investigation. (
Twitter)