Lisa Baird

Lisa Baird, the Commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League, took the reins just as the COVID-19 pandemic halted sports. She shares how the league tackled financial uncertainties, created a medical task force, and launched a successful Challenge Cup tournament in a bubble. Baird emphasizes the need for equal coverage of women's sports and how viewership surged despite empty stadiums, igniting renewed interest. She also reflects on the historical significance of the 1999 Women's World Cup and the ongoing evolution of women's soccer.