NWSL Fans,

NWSL Fans,It is an honor to step into this role at such an important moment in the NWSL’s history. I could not be more eager to get started. Foremost, I want to thank you for your continued support and passion for the NWSL and its teams. Your dedication – showing up to matches and cheering on our incredible players on and off the field – is essential to the success of our league. Through your support over the last nine years, the league has experienced successful growth, and I believe the best is definitely yet to come. As I step into this interim role, I fully recognize the meaningful change that still needs to occur, the trust that needs to be rebuilt and the accountability that must be enforced. I can assure you that while I am in this role, I am committed to working closely with the board of governors, the players and all of you to make important changes across the league that will allow us to emerge as a stronger, more inclusive organization where player safety, welfare and respect are central to everything that we do. As interim CEO, I will be stepping in to oversee the day-to-day operations of the league. I’ve spent many years in the sports world, working on the FIFA World Cup and Women’s World Cup that took place in the United States, as a Vice President for the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Bid Committee, and with Major League Soccer. I am confident these experiences will help me to make effective and systemic change for the betterment of the league. Supporting the incredible players that take the field each week remains our top priority. Thank you, again, for your continued support! Sincerely, Marla Messing