Chicago – The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has named Lisa Baird as the new Commissioner, the league announced today.
In her role, Baird will be responsible for overseeing all operations for the league and NWSL Media with a focus on growing revenues and audience while elevating the profile of the league globally. She will begin the position on March 10. Baird and Whisler will be available on a media conference call on Friday, Feb. 28 at 12 p.m. ET.
“We are thrilled to name Lisa as the Commissioner of the NWSL,” said NWSL Executive Committee Chair and North Carolina Courage Owner Steve Malik.