"The NWSLPA filed the grievance on behalf of Rodman on Wednesday, arguing that the NWSL's rejection of the agreed-upon terms between Rodman and the Spirit was a "flagrant violation" of Rodman's free agency rights and at least five sections of the CBA."
"Sources familiar with the agreement said that it was slated to be a four-year deal with escalators that would bring the average compensation to over $1 million annually over the duration of the deal, which would be the largest contract in NWSL history."
"A league spokesperson provided ESPN with the following statement: "Our goal is to ensure that the very best players in the world, including Trinity, continue to call this league home. We will do everything we can, utilizing every lever available within our rules to keep Trinity Rodman here.""
The NWSLPA filed a grievance on behalf of Trinity Rodman, alleging the league violated free agency rights and multiple sections of the CBA by rejecting an agreed-upon contract. The league argued the agreement violated the "spirit" of competition rules and accused Rodman of salary cap circumvention. The proposed deal was reportedly a four-year, backloaded contract with escalators that would average more than $1 million annually and would have been the largest in NWSL history. The players association contends the deal was permissible under the CBA and within projected future salary caps. The league says it will use available rules to keep Rodman, and the outcome could affect the NWSL's future.
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