A former youth sports coach in Washington County is facing a rape charge after authorities say he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old — a case that’s putting a harsh spotlight on how quickly trust can be weaponized in youth sports settings. The accused, Eihab Daoud, previously worked with the Portland Timbers organization, according to reporting by KATU.
- Accused: Eihab Daoud, identified by KATU as a former youth coach in Washington County, Oregon
- Allegation: Authorities accuse Daoud of raping a 15-year-old
- Charge: Rape (as reported by KATU)
- Location: Washington County, Oregon
- Youth sports connection: KATU reports Daoud worked with the Portland Timbers organization
- Victim: A minor; LocalSportsPage does not identify minors in criminal cases
- Status: The case is moving through the criminal justice system; KATU’s report details the investigation and charging
For parents and league operators, this is the nightmare scenario: the adult with the whistle, the clipboard, and the “I’m here to help your kid” vibe is the one accused of doing harm. KATU’s reporting ties the accused to youth soccer through work with the Portland Timbers organization, underscoring how misconduct allegations can touch everything from local rec programs to higher-profile development pipelines.
The bigger takeaway for youth sports isn’t a hot take — it’s operational. Cases like this tend to trigger the same urgent questions inside clubs and leagues: Who’s allowed access to athletes? What screening was done (and how recently)? Do families and players have a clear, trusted reporting channel that doesn’t run through the same adults in the chain of command? When those answers are fuzzy, the risk isn’t theoretical.
This case also lands in a moment when many youth programs are juggling staffing shortages and volunteer churn — the exact conditions that can lead to rushed onboarding, informal “everybody knows him” vetting, and inconsistent supervision. None of that is an excuse; it’s the kind of administrative reality that leagues have to design around.
KATU’s report identifies the accused and the charge; readers should follow court records and official updates as the case proceeds.
Source: KATU