articleRepresentatives for suspended Dash coach James Clarkson released a statement on Thursday after the organization announced Clarkson's contract would not be renewed. The statement comes after the Dash announced on Wednesday that they, "commend the courage of the players and staff who participated in the Joint Investigation, and the important work of the NWSL and NWSLPA Joint Investigative Team over the last 14 months." "In line with the recommendation of the Joint Investigative Team, James Clarkson was suspended indefinitely as head coach of the Houston Dash on April 26, 2022, pending the results of the joint investigation. "We apologize to players, present and former, who were subject to misconduct by James Clarkson and 2018 head coach, Vera Pauw. Our vision of building and maintaining a culture of excellence on and off the pitch starts with cultivating a respectful and healthy working environment.