NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman said the NWSL's salary cap is "the reason our league is the most competitive league in the world," defending the league's policy amidst reports that Trinity Rodman could leave the Washington Spirit because of the limitations of those restrictions.

Rodman is in the final year of her contract with the Spirit and a return to the club could be tricky, according to The Athletic , over salary discussions. Any potential suitor is likely able to offer more money than the Spirit, including other NWSL sides, though Rodman's team have had talks with three different teams in England's Women's Super League. The player's representatives have also spoken with NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman.

"First of all, I think the NWSL is unique in that the players are actually e

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