NWSL removes 'Rodman Rule' criteria in settlement with players' union

• The NWSL and NWSLPA have reached a settlement to drop restrictive criteria around the High Impact Player (HIP) rule.
• Any player is now eligible for HIP status, allowing them to earn the league’s highest salaries.
• The settlement resolves a grievance regarding the Rodman contract refusal.
• The change allows teams to use $1 million more than the team salary cap on player contracts.
• The settlement resolves six outstanding grievances between the NWSL and the NWSLPA.