"The removal of the player draft makes the NWSL the first major American professional sporting league not to have a draft, meaning players must consent to transfers."
"We heard horror stories from players who read about it [drafts] on Twitter, had to uproot their lives and make a cross country move on short notice."
"Both the no trade clause and the family building benefits acknowledge that there's a lived experience in this league. It's not just as simple as you show up and play soccer."
"A lot of players do not have to choose between being a parent and a player. Being a parent should not be a barrier to continuing their careers."
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