Sexual abuse in English soccer exposed as victims speak out (The Associated Press)

Former English soccer players who were subjected to years of sexual abuse by youth team coaches entrusted with their care are breaking cover to expose the game's dark secrets. The abuses were first uncovered two decades ago with the conviction in the United States of English coach Barry Bennell, who coached at the academy of northern English professional club Crewe Alexandra, which was renowned as a center for turning raw talent into the complete footballer. Andy Woodward, who went on to play for Sheffield United, testified in Bennell's 1998 court case but only revealed his identity two weeks ago in a front-page story in The Guardian newspaper.