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AP Source: NWSL may adopt policy allowing teams to sign select players above the salary cap
The NWSL Board approved a rule allowing teams to spend up to $1 million over the salary cap on elite players to retain top talent amid competitive pressures.
- On Thursday the NWSL Board of Governors approved the High Impact Player mechanism, allowing teams to spend up to $1 million over the salary cap while requiring consultation with the NWSL Players Association.
- Earlier this year departures of USWNT stars Alyssa Thompson and Naomi Girma renewed concerns as NWSL teams face $1 million transfers to Chelsea and seek to re-sign Trinity Rodman.
- Sources said HIP eligibility includes sporting and commercial benchmarks like Ballon d'Or rankings and NWSL Best XI, with a 12% cap hit requirement before funds apply; the exact cap charge is still being finalized.
- But the mechanism does not settle Rodman's future without a signed deal, as the NWSLPA filed a grievance on Dec. 3 and the league has a 14-day response window.
- Any policy change must be approved by the NWSL Players Association and Section 8.16 of the collective bargaining agreement allows reducing salary cap charges, affecting the $3.5 million cap for at least 22 players.
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AP Source: NWSL may adopt policy allowing teams to sign select players above the salary cap
The National Women’s Soccer League could soon adopt a roster mechanism that would allow teams to sign certain players over current salary cap rules, a person with knowledge of the proposal told The Associated Press.
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NWSL Approves Additional Salary Mechanism for Select Star Players
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has authorized a new roster mechanism that will allow certain high-profile players to earn compensation beyond the existing salary cap, according to multiple sources familiar with the decision. The initiative was approved by the league’s board of governors and is intended to offer greater flexibility in retaining and attracting […] The post NWSL Approves Additional Salary Mechanism for Select Star Player…
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