The National Women’s Soccer League and its players have reached a deal on a broad new collective bargaining agreement that eliminates the annual college draft, guarantees all contracts and raises minimum salaries.
Barbra Banda Lauren Barnes - The Canadian PressNEW YORK —
The agreement extends the current contract with the NWSLPA to 2030. The minimum salary will rise from $48,500 in 2025 to $82,500 in 2030, the last year of the new CBA. There is no maximum limit. The long-term labor deal comes as the NWSL is experiencing dramatic growth. A new media rights deal with CBS Sports, ESPN, Amazon Prime Video and Scripps Sports put the league in front of more viewers this season.
Mental health services and mental health leave policies, already in place, will be broadened. The new deal also puts emphasis on workload management, setting minimum standards for charter flights, mandating a midseason break and ensuring an offseason of at least 28 days.“The NWSL prioritized terms to ensure that the league can attract, develop and retain the most talented players in the world,” Chief Sporting Director Tatjana Haenni said.
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