NWSL proposes $1m salary cap breach to keep players like Trinity Rodman in US

December 24, 2025

The NWSL has announced a new 'High Impact Player Rule' that will allow teams to exceed the salary cap by up to $1 million to retain star players like Trinity Rodman, who has been pursued by European clubs. This rule, which faces some resistance from the players' union, is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

NWSL proposes $1m salary cap breach to keep players like Trinity Rodman in US

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NWSL introduces a rule allowing $1 million salary cap breaches.
The rule aims to help teams retain star players like Trinity Rodman.
Trinity Rodman has received offers from European teams.
The new rule will be effective from July 1, 2026.
The proposal faces resistance from the players' union.

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NWSL proposes $1m salary cap breach to keep players like Trinity Rodman in US

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NWSL proposes $1m salary cap breach to keep players like Trinity Rodman in US

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