Baird steps down as NWSL commissioner after Riley abuse allegations By Kevin Reichard on October 2, 2021 in NWSL Lisa Baird has stepped down as NWSL commissioner after it was alleged the league failed to act on accusations of sexual coercion and abuse by manager Paul Riley during his tenures in North Carolina and Portland. (more…) Continue Reading
Lisa Baird Named NWSL Commissioner By Soccer Stadium Digest Editors on March 4, 2020 in NWSL Lisa Baird has been named commissioner of the NWSL, as the league fills the leadership post ahead of the 2020 season. (more…) Continue Reading