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NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird Reportedly Fired Amid Paul Riley Allegations

The NWSL board of directors has fired commissioner Lisa Baird and general counsel Lisa Levine, multiple sources reported to Meg Linehan of The Athletic.

The news comes one day after Linehan and The Athletic's Katie Strang revealed former players' accusations of sexual coercion against ex-North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley "spanning multiple teams and leagues since 2010."

Per Linehan, it is unknown at this time who will take over as commissioner and general counsel.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.