The NWSL is planning new salary rules to keep star players like Trinity Rodman. These changes aim to help teams pay more while staying within limits.
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is considering a new system to allow teams to pay star players higher salaries beyond the current salary cap. This plan aims to help teams keep their best players, such as Trinity Rodman, by offering more competitive pay.
Under the proposed rules, teams would receive extra funds to pay standout players who meet certain criteria. While teams could pay more to these players, there would still be an overall salary cap to keep spending balanced across the league.
Trinity Rodman's contract with the Washington Spirit ends in December. The NWSL hopes the new salary rules will allow her to earn over 1 million US dollars (about 930,000 euros), matching offers from clubs abroad and encouraging her to stay in the league.
The NWSL has struggled to keep top players, many of whom leave for better pay in other countries. The league's board is actively discussing changes to improve player retention and attract new talent.
The NWSL aims to create a strong and competitive league where top players want to play. The proposed salary changes are part of a larger plan to strengthen the league and keep its best athletes.
