NWSL's Board of Governors is in advanced talks about a roster mechanism allowing each team to spend a set amount beyond the salary cap on qualifying star players. Those funds could be used on multiple players who meet undefined criteria. A version of the proposal is out for a vote and could be approved before next week's board meeting. The rule aims to keep Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman in the league by enabling a salary likely above $1 million to match overseas offers. The mechanism would cap the total extra funds so teams cannot offer unlimited money.
"The NWSL's Board of Governors, which consists of team owners and commissioner Jessica Berman, is in advanced discussions about implementing a new roster mechanism that would allow each team to pay star players significant salaries beyond the current salary cap, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN. If passed, the change would mark a significant shift in the NWSL's long-term strategy with the short-term goal of keeping Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman in the league."
"The basic framework of the new mechanism is that each team would have a set amount of money beyond the current salary cap to spend on star players who meet certain criteria, and that those funds could be used on multiple players. A version of the proposal is currently out for a vote with the league's board and could be approved ahead of next week's scheduled board meeting."
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