The U.S. Air Force Academy announced on Wednesday the investigation into allegations against the men's soccer team of "physical, unprofessional, and demeaning misconduct inflicted on other members of the team" is complete.
The academy's athletic director released the following statement in response to the conclusion of the investigation:
“In the fall, members of the men’s soccer team breached our Athletic Code of Conduct and their actions were incompatible with Academy values and expectations.”
“While the Athletic Department engages in education and prevention measures annually with all teams, we will review our program to see where improvements can be made. It is imperative that all of our cadet-athletes and staff fully understand and embrace the clear lines between healthy teambuilding activities and unhealthy behaviors. We will work collaboratively with our teammates across the Academy, our new coaching staff, and the remaining and incoming members of the men’s soccer team to rebuild a program we will all be proud of, based on the core values of integrity, service and excellence.”
The academy said the commandant of cadets has begun "disciplinary actions after a thorough review of the evidence found." How many cadets will face discipline or what that specifically entails was not released in accordance with the Privacy Act, the academy said.
WATCH: Alleged misconduct by Air Force men's soccer players under investigation
The investigation began in October 2024. The United States Air Force Academy's men's soccer team suspended eight players on Oct. 23, 2024 to look into alleged misconduct. The academy said it may revisit the suspensions upon further investigation.
