"The proposed mechanism still requires consultation with the NWSLPA, however, because of its effect on the salary cap and per the terms of the league's collective bargaining agreement. The new mechanism, which multiple sources said has been dubbed behind the scenes as "High Impact Player" to describe who would be eligible for the new funds, would allow teams to spend up to $1 million over the salary cap on top-end players while incurring only a portion of that salary as a cap hit."
"In the short-term, the new rule could allow the NWSL and the Spirit to keep Rodman from departing as a free agent. The creation of the rule, however, does not solve Rodman's future without the Spirit and the USWNT star also striking a deal -- which is yet to happen. But the NWSL board's adoption of this rule also has long-term implications based on who qualifies for what will become the league's top salaries."
The NWSL Board of Governors approved a roster mechanism enabling teams to pay select star players above the existing salary cap. The measure permits up to $1 million in additional spending per team on top-end players while only charging a fraction of those salaries against the cap. The mechanism requires consultation with the NWSL Players Association because of its cap implications and collective bargaining agreement terms. In the short term, the rule could help keep Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman from leaving as a free agent. The rule's qualifications were recently refined, and the adoption carries long-term implications about which players can receive top salaries.
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