NWSL commissioner Lisa Baird resigns amid sexual misconduct scandal
by Guardian sport and agencies from on (#5Q81E)
- NWSL commissioner Lisa Baird resigns amid allegations
- Paul Riley accused of sexual coercion and misconduct
- British-born coach decries completely untrue' allegations
National Women's Soccer League commissioner Lisa Baird resigned after some 19 months on the job amid allegations that a former coach engaged in sexual harassment and misconduct.
Baird's resignation was announced by the league late Friday, a day after the Athletic published the accounts of two former players who claimed misconduct, including sexual coercion, by North Carolina coach Paul Riley.
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