National Women's Soccer League Commissioner resigns after prominent coach accused of misconduct

National Women's Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird resigned Friday, a day after some former players accused North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley of misconduct. Riley, who has since been fired by the team and had his license suspended by U.S. Soccer, denies the allegations. 

"The National Women's Soccer League has received and accepted Lisa Baird's resignation as its commissioner," the league said in a statement Friday night. 

The decision comes hours after the League announced it would postpone the five matches scheduled for this weekend in light of the allegations.