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Wealthy soccer prodigy files $100M suit claiming sex harassment, abuse by teammates ‘destroyed’ his pro career hopes

Nypost · · 632 words · By Chris Nesi
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Wealthy soccer prodigy files $100M suit claiming sex harassment, abuse by teammates ‘destroyed’ his pro career hopes See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Wealthy soccer prodigy files $100M suit claiming sex harassment, abuse by teammates ‘destroyed’ his pro career hopes See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleAn up-and-coming soccer star flooded with top-notch scholarship offers left the sport for good after he allegedly endured hazing from teammates so pervasive and cruel that he tried to end his life, according to a bombshell $100…

Common ground

Jeff Dewsnup, now 22, was just 17 when he played goalkeeper for Real Salt Lake in the United Soccer League, and regularly faced puerile taunts from his adult team members, who ridiculed the size of his penis, waved their genitals at him and pelted his…

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Appeal to Pity: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The additional $80 million he’s seeking is to compensate him for the professional career he lost as a result of the abuse.”
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The specific breakdown of $20 million for psychiatric care and $80 million for lost career is mentioned in one specific web result ('Wealthy soccer prodigy files $100M suit...'). Other sources mention the $100M total but not the specific allocation.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aarón Joseph Herrera (born 6 June 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender. Born in the United States, he represents the Guatemala national team. Herrera made one appearance for the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Herrera_(footballer)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Herriman ( HERR-ih-mən) is a city in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, located in southwestern Salt Lake County, Utah. The population was 55,144 as of the 2020 census. Although Herriman was a town…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herriman,_Utah
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jeffrey "Jeff" Dewsnup (born May 21, 2004) is an American musician, songwriter, and producer. Dewsnup is also a professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club Real …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Dewsnup
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Claim 2: “His suit, filed last week in Utah’s Third District Court against RSL, the US Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer”
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Multiple web sources confirm a lawsuit filed by Jeffrey Dewsnup against RSL and other entities. PacerMonitor specifically identifies the case 'Dewsnup v. Utah Soccer Stadium et al' in the Utah District Court.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Herriman ( HERR-ih-mən) is a city in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, located in southwestern Salt Lake County, Utah. The population was 55,144 as of the 2020 census. Although Herriman was a town…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herriman,_Utah
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 1, 2026 ... A former teenage RSL player is suing for $100 million, claiming teammates hazed him in shower and locker room · Jeffrey Dewsnup, the youngest ...
https://www.sltrib.com/sports/rsl/2026/06/01/real-salt-lake-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 2, 2026 · RSL's goalkeeping coach Ignacio Hernandez allegedly “mishandled” Dewsnup's foot and hip injuries, the suit claims. Advertisement. What do you ...
https://nypost.com/2026/06/02/us-news/wealthy-teen-soccer-pr…
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Claim 3: “RSL has denied the allegations and claimed the team took the safety of its players “extremely seriously.””
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No evidence was provided in the search results regarding RSL's official denial or statement on player safety.
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Claim 4: “RSL’s goalkeeping coach Ignacio Hernandez allegedly “mishandled” Dewsnup’s foot and hip injuries, the suit claims.”
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Three independent sources confirm the lawsuit alleges that goalkeeping coach Ignacio Hernandez mishandled Dewsnup's injuries (foot, hip, and shoulder).
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web search NEUTRAL — The complaint also accused Hernandez of 'mishandling' Dewsnup's foot and hip injuries. Darin Dewsnup reported the alleged bullying and poor injury treatment to the team several times, but it 'did noth…
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15864905/jeff-dewsnup…
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web search NEUTRAL — The lawsuit also accused Dewsnup's goalkeeper coach, Ignacio Hernandez, of aggression and mishandling injuries. "Dewsnup was forced to work and train while injured and was harassed by his coach," the …
https://kjzz.com/news/local/former-teen-rsl-goalkeeper-sues-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The suit also alleges that then-goalkeeping coach Ignacio Hernandez accused him of faking an injury in 2021 and forced him to train through an injury to his shoulder. Dewsnup retired from playing prof…
https://themaneland.com/2016/05/19/lion-links-5-19-16/
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Claim 5: “his father, Darin, is managing director for investments at Wells Fargo’s Salt Lake City office with over $2 billion in assets under management.”
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The provided search results for 'Darin' and 'Wells Fargo' do not contain information about a Darin Dewsnup as a managing director in Salt Lake City.
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web search NEUTRAL — charged fund manager Fidelity Investments improperly accepting more than $1.6 million in travel, entertainment, and other gifts
https://www.scribd.com/document/815807723/Part-4-of-7-Rusk-v…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 25, 2000 · The Times News (Idaho Newspaper) Stay on top of your Investments with the Money pages.
https://archive.org/stream/The_Times_News_Idaho_Newspaper_20…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 3, 2009 · Loans provided by EnerBank USA (1245 E. Brickyard Rd., Suite 640, Salt Lake City, UT 84106) on approved credit, for a limited time. Repayment ...
https://tfpl.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/Newspapers/Times-Ne…
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Claim 6: “Jeff Dewsnup, now 22, was just 17 when he played goalkeeper for Real Salt Lake in the United Soccer League”
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Multiple sources confirm Jeff Dewsnup played as a goalkeeper for Real Salt Lake (specifically Real Monarchs in the USL) and was 17 at the time. Wikipedia confirms his birth date as May 21, 2004, and web results link his USL play to age 17.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 Real Salt Lake season was the team's 19th season in Major League Soccer, the top division of the American soccer pyramid. The team also competed in both the 2023 U.S. Open Cup and 2023 League…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Real_Salt_Lake_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aarón Joseph Herrera (born 6 June 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender. Born in the United States, he represents the Guatemala national team. Herrera made one appearance for the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Herrera_(footballer)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jeffrey "Jeff" Dewsnup (born May 21, 2004) is an American musician, songwriter, and producer. Dewsnup is also a professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club Real …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Dewsnup
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Claim 7: “Just before he quit the team in April 2022, Dewsnup tried to kill himself over the trauma and was rushed to a hospital, according to court documents.”
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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm the suicide attempt or hospitalization.
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Claim 8: “His sister, Abby Johnson, is a popular author of Mormon-themed literature”
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The provided web results for 'Abby' are unrelated to a sister of Jeff Dewsnup or Mormon-themed literature; they refer to contact lens services and AI therapists.
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web search NEUTRAL — Abby makes it simple for patients and doctors to order contact lenses from every major manufacturer and we offer free shipping. Abby by ABB Optical.
https://www.helloabby.com/signin
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web search NEUTRAL — Abby makes it simple for patients and doctors to order contact lenses from every major manufacturer and we offer free shipping. Abby by ABB Optical.
https://www.helloabby.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Abby is an AI designed by therapists to help you navigate everyday life. You can talk with Abby about what’s on your mind, work through challenges, and get thoughtful guidance and support in the momen…
https://abby.gg/
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Claim 9: “he quit the sport he loved in April 2022.”
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Multiple sources confirm he quit professional soccer/football in 2022, specifically mentioning he quit at 18.
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web search NEUTRAL — The recent lawsuit filed by former professional goalkeeper Jeffrey Dewsnup against a prominent Major League Soccer club has brought critical attention to player welfare and organizational responsibili…
https://betimate.com/en/news/insight/jeffrey-dewsnup-lawsuit…
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web search NEUTRAL — At his home in Utah, a state situated in the western part of the United States, Jeff Dewsnup is opening up on his decision to quit football. "I've finally reached the point where I'm comfortable talki…
https://www.sportbible.com/football/jeff-dewsnup-retires-usa…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jeffrey "Jeff" Dewsnup is an American musician, songwriter, and producer. Dewsnup is also a professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Dewsnup
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Claim 10: “Dewsnup comes from a wealthy and successful family, who owns 2,221 acres of land in the Utah mountains valued at some $1.2 million.”
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The specific detail regarding 2,221 acres of land valued at $1.2 million is found in only one source provided in the evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2021 Real Salt Lake season was the team's 17th year of existence, and their 17th consecutive season in Major League Soccer, the top division of the American soccer pyramid. RSL entered the 2021 se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Real_Salt_Lake_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Herriman ( HERR-ih-mən) is a city in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, located in southwestern Salt Lake County, Utah. The population was 55,144 as of the 2020 census. Although Herriman was a town…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herriman,_Utah
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jeffrey "Jeff" Dewsnup (born May 21, 2004) is an American musician, songwriter, and producer. Dewsnup is also a professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club Real …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Dewsnup
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.