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NWSL Governors Weigh New Spending Tool to Keep Stars Like Trinity Rodman

A policy under board consideration would permit limited salaries above the cap, pending players’ union approval.

Overview

  • A proposal is out for a vote that could be approved before next week’s board meeting, according to multiple reports.
  • Any change to allow select signings above the cap would require NWSL Players Association sign-off, an AP source said.
  • The mechanism would give each club a set pool to pay qualifying players outside the cap, with salaries potentially topping $1 million.
  • The Washington Spirit say they are in daily talks with the league and Rodman’s representatives to keep her, as she weighs higher offers from Europe.
  • The NWSLPA’s grievance over the league’s veto of a backloaded four-year Spirit deal is pending, and the Democratic Women’s Caucus pressed the league on CBA compliance in an open letter.