The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) named 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup chief executive Marla Messing as its interim CEO on Monday, after allegations of sexual misconduct engulfed the league.

Last month, allegations involving former North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley emerged, prompting calls for an overhaul to the league as former Commissioner Lisa Baird departed and U.S. Soccer and FIFA announced they would investigate. Read More