Recently hired Bay FC director of domestic scouting Graeme Abel has resigned his position, ESPN reported today. Abel’s hiring had been subject to backlash due to allegations of verbal abuse from his time as head coach at the University of Oregon, initially reported by the Oregonian last April.
“As we build a global sports franchise, we will continue to diligently search for the best talent on and off the pitch, always prioritizing our players and team culture,” said Bay FC sporting director Matt Potter in a statement to ESPN. “We appreciate Graeme’s willingness to step aside so we can focus on football.”
Abel previously worked with Potter at the University of Oklahoma and Washington State.
