Overview
- A proposal before the board would give each team a set amount beyond the salary cap for qualifying stars, with eligibility criteria still being defined.
- The funds could be spread across multiple players and are intended to support salaries approaching or exceeding $1 million to compete with European offers.
- The vote is underway and could conclude before a board meeting next week, according to ESPN reporting.
- The push follows the league’s veto of a backloaded, multiyear Spirit deal Rodman had agreed to, which prompted an NWSLPA grievance now in its 14-day review window.
- Washington executives say they are in daily talks with the league and Rodman’s representatives and remain hopeful of keeping her in D.C. under any approved mechanism.