The entire women's soccer audience is keeping an eye on the free agency race for Trinity Rodman. As 2025 comes to a close, a new wrinkle in the negotiation mix comes into play -- a historic vote.

The NWSL's Board of Governors is in advanced talks to approve a new financial mechanism, per ESPN . In a dramatic policy shift crafted to retain the Washington Spirit forward, and other star players, from fleeing to lucrative overseas offers, this would allow teams to pay higher salaries beyond the league's strict salary cap.

The potential new mechanism wouldn't be the first of its kind in American pro soccer, but would be new to NWSL. Unlike MLS' designated player rule, the proposed concept would not allow teams to offer unlimited funds to any player. Each club would have a set amount of mon

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