The NWSL's board of governors approved a new roster mechanism to pay select star players above the current salary cap, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.

The proposed mechanism still requires consultation with the NWSLPA, however, because of its effect on the salary cap and per the terms of the league's collective bargaining agreement.

ESPN first reported Wednesday that the NWSL's board was nearing such a resolution to its salary cap issue, which has been compounded recently by uncertainty regarding Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman's future.

The new mechanism, which multiple sources said has been dubbed behind the scenes as "High Impact Player" to describe who would be eligible for the new funds, would allow teams to spend up to $1 million over the salary cap on top-end playe

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