Diana Ordonez, a standout rookie for the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL, recently transitioned to the Houston Dash, a move made easier by significant changes in the league's collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The NWSL has eliminated the college draft system, allowing players more freedom to choose their professional teams. This change not only reflects a shift in player rights but also initiates a new era for the league. Commissioner Jessica Berman highlighted that this move places the NWSL ahead in player negotiations compared to other major U.S. leagues, fostering a more adaptable professional environment.
"I'm incredibly grateful for the experiences that I had there, the coaches that I had, the teammates. [But] I didn't get to choose to go there, they picked me."
"I see it as a great thing for the NWSL. This way, people can kind of shop around and choose where they want to be."
"It's a new era now in the NWSL. With more freedoms shifting in the favor of players, there’s a different environment that professionals, clubs, and the league will have to adapt to."
"The NWSL is forging a path no other major American league has before, and we're looking at how that impacts our conversations moving forward."
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