NWSL proposes $1m salary cap breach to keep players like Trinity Rodman in US

• Proposal meets with resistance from players union
  
• Guardian rankings will be among criteria for exception

The NWSL introduced a new ?High Impact Player Rule? on Tuesday that allows teams to exceed the salary cap by up to $1m to help attract and retain star players. The rule goes into effect on 1 July 2026.
One of the first players who could potentially benefit from the new rule is Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman, who reportedly has received lucrative offers from teams in Europe.
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