NWSL creates rule allowing clubs to sign stars such as Trinity Rodman over the salary cap
December 23, 2025
The National Women’s Soccer League has created a rule to give clubs flexibility to sign star players to contracts over the salary cap. Hours The NWSL Players Association announced later Tuesday it opposes the rule. The issue has attracted attention as the Washington Spirit have attempted to re-sign Trinity Rodman, one of the league’s biggest stars. The Spirit and Rodman struck a multiyear deal that was vetoed by the league. The NWSLPA filed a grievance in response, maintaining that the denial violated Rodman’s free agency rights.