When the Washington Spirit take the field Saturday for the National Women's Soccer League championship match, it could be the final league appearance for one of its most dynamic players, at least for now.

Spirit forward Trinity Rodman will be a free agent at season's end and she's been drawing interest from deep-pocketed European teams.

The will-she or won't-she drama about a possible Rodman move overseas has spurred questions about whether the league's salary cap is hindering its ability to retain its best players.

NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman defended the salary cap Thursday but left no doubt about her thoughts toward Rodman.

"We want Trinity in the NWSL and we will fight for her,” Berman said.

The league's salary cap is $3.5 million for each team for the 2026 season, and it wil

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