Angel City FC Fined and Penalized for Salary Cap Violations
The NWSL sanctions include a $200,000 fine, a three-point standings deduction, and executive suspensions.
- Angel City FC's violations involved undisclosed side agreements with five players, exceeding the salary cap by $50,000 over four weeks.
- The penalties drop Angel City to 12th place, significantly diminishing their playoff chances with four games remaining.
- President Julie Uhrman and GM Angela Hucles Mangano are suspended from player transaction duties for the rest of 2024.
- The club's valuation recently hit a record $250 million following a purchase by Disney CEO Bob Iger and Willow Bay.
- The NWSL plans to implement annual audits of player spending to ensure compliance with league rules.
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