#nwslpa

[melodiousoblivionao3]

LMFAO this quote from Meghann Burke (PA Director)

“The town and the players who will represent them deserve so much more,” Burke continued. “With the work that has gone into laying a strong foundation for Boston’s 2026 launch, I honestly did not perceive this team to be so unserious. I’m holding out hope that this is an elaborate and ingenious joke and that the real team name and campaign telling us what they’re really about will be rolled out soon.”

[pwhl-mybeloved]

[emotionalsupportsoccerball]

Happy start of free agency day to all who celebrate!!! If you’re looking for rules and clarity, the league makes this a bit complicated! So I’ll attach the CBA below, but here’s the gist in bullet points!

Restricted Free Agents:

- This is new this year

- These are any players who are out of contract at the end of the season AND have played in NWSL for at least 3 seasons

- Restricted free agents can now start talking to new teams for deals for next season HOWEVER if their current team matches the deals they receive from other teams, that club retains the player

Unrestricted Free Agents:

- This one is much easier, these are any players who are out of contract at the end of the season AND have played in the league for at least 5 seasons!

Happy Free Agency to all and to all a good night!

[thefirsthogokage]

WOW! The Sports World is starting to step up and standing with the WGA!

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[kingofcupsandswords]

The NWSL/NWSLPA Joint Investigation Report has been released, and in this video/podcast, I discuss the details surrounding why former coach and manager, Alyse LaHue, was fired from Gotham FC. Originally, no one knew why LaHue was fired. Her firing was met with confusion, surprise, and many questions left up in the air. Now, the joint investigation reveals the reason why she was fired. And spoiler alert: It’s not what anyone was expecting to hear/read, and something no one saw coming.

Me after covering this story:

[hyperfixationsstation]

[tausendsorgen]

NWSLPA Announces New CBA, Players Secure Freedom Over Their Careers

Highlights include:

Elimination of the Draft: The entry draft is eliminated immediately. The expansion draft is abolished immediately. The draft is an antiquated model that treats people as property to be bought and sold. The new terms will empower Players to decide which team environment is the best fit for their needs and their development. 

Free Agency for All: All NWSL Players will become Free Agents when their current contracts expire. By establishing free agency for all Players, the NWSL aligns itself with the rest of the world. Free agency results in fairness of contracts, with Teams and Players mutually agreeing to enter into a contractual relationship on even terms. 

Guaranteed Contracts: Every contract will be guaranteed. Guaranteed contracts generally prevent the league from terminating Player contracts prior to the end of their term, except in limited circumstances. This respects the mutuality and risk of contracts. It also protects Players in the event of circumstances beyond their control, such as a latent health condition.

No Trades Without Player Consent: Players cannot be traded without their consent. This protects Players from being traded against their will and without knowing it in advance.

Workload Management: As the league grows, the demands on Players will increase. The new CBA addresses game frequency, travel conditions, and time off. Minimum standards for charter flights are established in this new CBA, including entitling teams to 6 legs (3 round trips) as a matter of right and a requirement that Teams charter for certain midweek games. Players are assured of the midseason break and a minimum of 28 days off during the offseason. 

Revenue Sharing: For the first time, a collectively bargained salary cap will be tied to revenue sharing on top of a guaranteed minimum base salary cap. Shareable revenues from NWSL’s prior year sponsorship and media rights agreements will be added to the Team Salary Cap. Teams will be held to a “Minimum Spend” to ensure that Shareable Revenues are spent on Player compensation. The NWSLPA also secured audit rights to ensure compliance with this provision. 

The base salary cap each year will be: 

​2025: $3.3 million

2026: $3.5 million

2027: $4.4 million

2028: $4.7 million

2029: $4.9 million

2030: $5.1 million

​Prior year NWSL media and sponsorship shareable revenues will add at least $200,000 to the base salary cap each year. 

[justbackgroundnoise]

The NWSL’s new CBA finally did what I’ve wanted this league to do for years and it’s about damn time. No draft, no expansion draft, no trades without consent, AND free agency when a contract is up regardless of tenure in the league. A lot of these new things are standard in most other elite women’s professional leagues and it’s sad that it’s taken the NWSL so long to get to this point but amazing to see some of these standard practices finally being put in place! Proud of the athletes for working so hard to make this happen because it’s what they deserve.

It’s worth it to read a bit more about it if you’re interested!

[tcifob]

This is amazing, finally the players have freedom over their own careers. They get to decide.

[emotionalsupportsoccerball]

To all my woso people out there, take care of yourselves today. These reports are a lot for everyone, protect yourselves and remember it’s okay to log off and take a breather. My inbox and messages are open if you want to talk, much love ❤️

- Ollie

[trustherkindheart]

They DOUBLED Soph's suspension??

Update: The NWSLPA fought Soph's suspension back down to one game (which was served this past weekend). Yay for players unions!

[colorfulraven]

what does it MEAN

[kingofcupsandswords]

NWSL Investigative Report Rumor

There’s a rumor going around that the NWSL/NWSLPA Joint Investigation Report is coming out either today or tomorrow. I don’t know if I’m going to cover/talk about. The Sally Yates Investigation uncovered a lot of stuff going on in both US Soccer and the NWSL. I don’t know if the joint investigation is going to have the same information, or reveal new details. I’m hoping it’s things we already know/were uncovered in the Yates Report.

[hyperfixationsstation]

i mean tomorrow would've been chill or an hour or so before the game would've been fine too even an hour after the game could've worked literally any time would've been better than during the game

[gamergirl929]

I see the NWSLPA stepped in to get Sophia Smith's second game ban and extra fine reduced, good on them, unfortunate that the other stuff stands though.