NWSL and players' union settle Rodman Rule dispute; every player to qualify from 2027

The NWSL and its players' union have settled their dispute over the Rodman Rule. From January 1, 2027, every player in the league will qualify for the rule, which lets clubs pay certain players above the salary cap. The settlement, announced October 23, also resolved five other grievances. The union argued the original eight criteria broke federal labor law.