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flag NWSL to allow $1M cap overages for top players starting July 2026, sparking player union opposition.

flag The National Women’s Soccer League is introducing a High Impact Player Rule effective July 1, 2026, allowing teams to exceed the salary cap by up to $1 million for players meeting specific global ranking or marketability criteria, such as top rankings in player evaluations or major awards. flag The rule, aimed at attracting elite talent, permits immediate contract signings with deferred overage payments. flag The NWSL Players Association opposes the move, arguing it undermines player free agency and violates collective bargaining agreement protections, especially after the league vetoed a multiyear deal for forward Trinity Rodman. flag The dispute remains unresolved as the league prepares to implement the policy.

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