Overview
- The CBA expired Jan. 9, placing both sides in status quo with prior terms in force and allowing either a strike or lockout without notice.
- The moratorium stops qualifying offers, core designations, negotiations and signings after teams were initially told to prepare such actions under the old rules.
- Talks remain far apart on compensation models, with the league proposing a $1 million max in 2026 and net-revenue sharing, while the union seeks about 30% of gross revenue and a higher salary cap.
- An unusually large veteran class is unsigned—everyone except Lexie Brown and Kalani Brown—so most players are expected to wait for a new CBA before committing.
- Key offseason items, including expansion drafts for the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire, are on hold as the union maintains strike authorization and stands up Player Hubs to support training if needed.