NWSL and players union agree to ease High Impact Player eligibility in 2027

Equalizer Soccer reports that the NWSL and its players union settled six grievances. Beginning in 2027, players will no longer need to meet performance and marketing criteria to negotiate contracts using High Impact Player money, though the salary threshold remains. The league may limit how many players per club receive that compensation. The settlement also requires the league to explain rejected contracts to the union within 72 hours.