Overview
- Rodman, 23, is negotiating directly with the league on a new deal and is set to become a free agent after the season.
- A league spokesperson called the salary cap "a critical part of our competitive framework" and said the NWSL is doing everything it can to keep her.
- Gotham coach Juan Carlos Amorós praised the parity created by the cap yet suggested the NWSL may need to adjust to match a global market.
- Commissioner Jessica Berman reiterated that competitive balance flows from the cap and noted the league’s direct employment model for players.
- Top European clubs such as Barcelona, Chelsea and Arsenal are reported suitors, while the CBA lifts the cap to $3.5 million in 2026 and $5.1 million by 2030.