There's something about this that comes across rather nefarious. Why is the NWSL working so hard to do everything but raise the cap? The more complex the system, the easier it is going to be for those in power to exploit it without detection, and it will be the players who suffer for it.
SOURCES: The #NWSL board has voted to approve a new star player fund—internally called "High Impact Player"—to allow teams to spend up to $1M over the cap with a much smaller cap hit for players who meet criteria.
Crucially: A change affecting the cap requires NWSLPA consultation. On @espn.com:
Crucially: A change affecting the cap requires NWSLPA consultation. On @espn.com:
Sources: NWSL 'star' salaries tied to player profile
The NWSL's Board of Governors has approved a new roster mechanism to pay select star players above and beyond the current salary cap, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.
www.espn.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
There's something about this that comes across rather nefarious. Why is the NWSL working so hard to do everything but raise the cap? The more complex the system, the easier it is going to be for those in power to exploit it without detection, and it will be the players who suffer for it.
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"We expect the contract... and the free agency to be respected."
NWSLPA Executive Director Meghann Burke explains why the multimillion-dollar deal offered to Trinity Rodman by the Washington Spirit should stand.
NWSLPA Executive Director Meghann Burke explains why the multimillion-dollar deal offered to Trinity Rodman by the Washington Spirit should stand.
December 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
"We expect the contract... and the free agency to be respected."
NWSLPA Executive Director Meghann Burke explains why the multimillion-dollar deal offered to Trinity Rodman by the Washington Spirit should stand.
NWSLPA Executive Director Meghann Burke explains why the multimillion-dollar deal offered to Trinity Rodman by the Washington Spirit should stand.
Berman is an embarrassment.
I dont want to hear her talking about growth in the NWSL ever again. Inaction is condemnable enough, but now she is actively holding this league back.
I dont want to hear her talking about growth in the NWSL ever again. Inaction is condemnable enough, but now she is actively holding this league back.
NEW: Players union says NWSL engaged in ‘flagrant’ violation of Trinity Rodman’s free agent rights
www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Players union says NWSL engaged in ‘flagrant’ violation of Trinity Rodman’s free agent rights
The NWSLPA says the league violated at least five different sections of the current collective bargaining agreement.
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Berman is an embarrassment.
I dont want to hear her talking about growth in the NWSL ever again. Inaction is condemnable enough, but now she is actively holding this league back.
I dont want to hear her talking about growth in the NWSL ever again. Inaction is condemnable enough, but now she is actively holding this league back.
How is it that so many of these "leaders" in women's sports are some of its greatest hindrances? Can't get out of their own way.
LIKE WHAT ARE WE DOING #NWSL?
LIKE WHAT ARE WE DOING #NWSL?
NEW: The Spirit came up with a multi-million dollar offer to keep Trinity Rodman in the league, which she was ready to accept. It was vetoed by NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman, according to sources.
Where's it leave negotiations? Great question. www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Where's it leave negotiations? Great question. www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
NWSL commissioner rejects Spirit’s offer to keep Trinity Rodman in the league
According to sources, the NWSL Players Association has filed a grievance on Rodman’s behalf with the league.
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:34 AM
How is it that so many of these "leaders" in women's sports are some of its greatest hindrances? Can't get out of their own way.
LIKE WHAT ARE WE DOING #NWSL?
LIKE WHAT ARE WE DOING #NWSL?
Oh, take me back to the start 💔 #thatsthespirit #nwsl
November 23, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Oh, take me back to the start 💔 #thatsthespirit #nwsl
💔💔💔 💔💔
Getting to the championship in back to back years is an amazing feat and we owe it all to our girls who absolutely work their asses off.
I really really (really really really) wanted it for them.
Love this team 🫶
#thatsthespirit #nwsl
Getting to the championship in back to back years is an amazing feat and we owe it all to our girls who absolutely work their asses off.
I really really (really really really) wanted it for them.
Love this team 🫶
#thatsthespirit #nwsl
November 23, 2025 at 3:19 AM
💔💔💔 💔💔
Getting to the championship in back to back years is an amazing feat and we owe it all to our girls who absolutely work their asses off.
I really really (really really really) wanted it for them.
Love this team 🫶
#thatsthespirit #nwsl
Getting to the championship in back to back years is an amazing feat and we owe it all to our girls who absolutely work their asses off.
I really really (really really really) wanted it for them.
Love this team 🫶
#thatsthespirit #nwsl
Listen, I get we aren't talking about it but the only way I will emotionally cope if Trinity goes to Europe is if we win #nwsl #thatsthespirit
November 23, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Listen, I get we aren't talking about it but the only way I will emotionally cope if Trinity goes to Europe is if we win #nwsl #thatsthespirit
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Spirit players: This game is tense
Gotham players: This game is tense
Spirit and Gotham fans: This game is tense
Neutral observers: This game is tense
Michele Kang and Emma Hayes in the PayPal Park suite:
Gotham players: This game is tense
Spirit and Gotham fans: This game is tense
Neutral observers: This game is tense
Michele Kang and Emma Hayes in the PayPal Park suite:
November 23, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Spirit players: This game is tense
Gotham players: This game is tense
Spirit and Gotham fans: This game is tense
Neutral observers: This game is tense
Michele Kang and Emma Hayes in the PayPal Park suite:
Gotham players: This game is tense
Spirit and Gotham fans: This game is tense
Neutral observers: This game is tense
Michele Kang and Emma Hayes in the PayPal Park suite:
I genuinely dont get where the underdog narrative for Gotham came from? Sure they were the 8th seed, but they were only 4 pts back from 3rd? Spirit had 12 wins, Gotham had 9?Why are they being treated like a bottom tier team no one has heard of? #nwsl
November 23, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I genuinely dont get where the underdog narrative for Gotham came from? Sure they were the 8th seed, but they were only 4 pts back from 3rd? Spirit had 12 wins, Gotham had 9?Why are they being treated like a bottom tier team no one has heard of? #nwsl
November 23, 2025 at 1:08 AM
We stan Ali Riley in this house #nwsl #thatsthespirit
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
We stan Ali Riley in this house #nwsl #thatsthespirit
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Held the back line down 🧱
Tara McKeown is the 2025 NWSL Defender of the Year!
Tara McKeown is the 2025 NWSL Defender of the Year!
November 20, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Held the back line down 🧱
Tara McKeown is the 2025 NWSL Defender of the Year!
Tara McKeown is the 2025 NWSL Defender of the Year!
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Tell your friends: The Spirit are heading to the finals!
November 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Tell your friends: The Spirit are heading to the finals!
WE’RE GOING BACK TO THE FINALS SPIRIT FAM
November 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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November 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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WASHINGTON SPIRIT ADVANCE TO THE SEMIS🔥
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November 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
WASHINGTON SPIRIT ADVANCE TO THE SEMIS🔥
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THATS THE EFFING SPIRIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM
THATS THE EFFING SPIRIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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SOCCER IS NOT GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH
November 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
SOCCER IS NOT GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH
A year later, this still stands. LETS NORMALIZE (not conceding last minute goals and) WINNING IN REGULATION. #nwsl
Win or lose: my mental health CANNOT take penalty kicks. The people demand a goal. #nwsl #thatsthespirit
November 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
A year later, this still stands. LETS NORMALIZE (not conceding last minute goals and) WINNING IN REGULATION. #nwsl
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Filed for future use.
November 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Filed for future use.
