"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."
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.
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