NWSL teams can exceed cap by $1M for 'high-impact players'

NWSL intorduces 'High Impace Player' rule in bid to keep stars

The rule change will be effective on July 1, though teams can sign high impact players immediately

NWSL OK's 'Rodman rule' even as union objects

The NWSL on Tuesday announced the creation of what has been referred to internally as the "High Impact Player" rule (HIP), which would allow teams to spend up to $1 million outside of the salary cap on star players.

NWSL creates rule allowing clubs to sign stars such as Trinity Rodman over the salary cap

The National Women’s Soccer League has created a rule to give clubs flexibility to sign star players to contracts over the salary cap. Hours The NWSL Players...

NWSL introduces 'High Impact Player Rule' to keep star players

The new rule will go into effect on July 1, 2026, but teams can sign a High Impact Player immediately.

NWSL teams can exceed cap by $1M for 'high-impact players'

NWSL Launches Controversial High Impact Player Rule to Attract Stars

The NWSL has introduced the "High Impact Player Rule" to help clubs retain top talent like Trinity Rodman amid competition from European leagues. This rule allows teams to exceed the salary cap by up to $1 million for players meeting specific criteria, fostering the league's growth and competitiveness. While Rodman aims to stay in the NWSL, the league rejected a lucrative deal from her club, signaling the need for this new mechanism. The rule wi…