The NWSL's new agreement eliminates the draft, allowing players to choose their teams freely while introducing fewer restrictions on salary expenditures.
Commissioner Jessica Berman highlighted the tension between American sports models and global soccer practices, leading to adaptive changes in the league's structure.
Meghann Burke from the NWSL Players' Association emphasized the importance of player autonomy and control in their careers under the new agreement.
The new salary cap for NWSL teams rose to $3.3 million with projected increases by 2030, reflecting changes to better align with global soccer norms.
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