History was made when no one said it could be done. The NWSL Players Association (NWSL PA) has pulled off an incredible feat by truly giving power to the players through the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The league, owners, and players come together to decide on various things, such as contracts, revenue sharing, free agency, etc. Many people were skeptical that the NWSL PA would be able to make this happen due to the money and support of the NWSL, but as the sport’s popularity exploded, the door was opened for this historic deal to happen. Let’s review what this new NWSL CBA deal means for the league and its future.
Salary Cap and Minimum Salary Increase With Revenue Sharing
For the longest time, women’s pro players have had to maintain another full-time job outside of their responsibilities as professional athletes. Within the next few years, this will no longer be necessary. The minimum salary will go up from $37,856 this year to $48,500, steadily increasing to $82,500 by 2030. It will take a few years, but to be getting 80K as a minimum salary means players will no longer have to take jobs outside of soccer; they can dedicate all their time to being a pro, which is a watershed moment for these women. The salary cap is increasing from $3.3…
