Key Highlights
- Long story short, this all ultimately led to the NWSL’s board of governors approving a new High Impact Player rule, which allows teams to exceed the league's salary cap by up to $1 million for star players who meet certain criteria outlined here.
- The rule goes into effect on July 1, but teams can start utilizing it now.
- While it hasn't been publicly admitted, the rule was fast-tracked to keep Rodman in the league.
