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Wealthy soccer prodigy files $100M suit claiming sex harassment, abuse by teammates ‘destroyed’ his pro career hopes
- A lawsuit claims Jeff Dewsnup endured relentless hazing and sexual harassment from older teammates when he was 17 with Real Salt Lake's system.
- The suit seeks $100 million for lost professional earnings and psychiatric care tied to the abuse and its impact on his career.
- The complaint names Real Salt Lake, the U.S. Soccer Federation, and Major League Soccer as defendants.
- Real Salt Lake denies the allegations and says it takes player safety seriously, pledging to defend the case.
- MLS said it was reviewing the serious allegations and emphasized that player safety is a core league priority.
- Dewsnup formerly played as a goalkeeper for Real Monarchs, RSL's affiliate, before leaving the sport in 2022 amid the allegations.
- The lawsuit claims the abuse included older teammates exposing themselves and taunting him in front of the team.
- Dewsnup reportedly attempted to end his life due to the trauma, according to court documents cited by DailyMail.
- The suit asserts the abuse destroyed the plaintiff's career and caused him to miss professional opportunities.
- The article notes he was courted by elite colleges and pro clubs before leaving the sport.
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