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Jeff Kassouf

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USWNT star Trinity Rodman's record deal: Why it's a boon for her, but NWSL worries linger
Trinity Rodman will stay in the U.S. and play for the NWSL. Even as she rejected offers from England, it exposes the NWSL's problems retaining stars.
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Rodman contract saga ends with record Spirit deal
United States forward Trinity Rodman has signed a new three-year contract with the Washington Spirit to remain at the club, ending months-long uncertainty over the star's future.
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NWSLPA: 'Rodman rule' violates CBA, federal law
The NWSL Players Association has filed a grievance against the league arguing that the NWSL's creation of the new "High Impact Player" mechanism violates the CBA terms.
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USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps signs with Denver
United States women's national team captain Lindsey Heaps is heading home in June, when she will return to the NWSL to join expansion side Denver Summit FC.
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Rodman returns to USWNT for January friendlies
Forward Trinity Rodman, who is out of contract with a club, will join the United States women's national team in training camp later this month for the first time since April 2025.
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Why is the USWNT so low on the top 50 of ESPN FC Women's Rank?
For the first time ever, a USWNT player isn't in the top 20 of ESPN FC Women's Rank, our list of the top 50 players in the world. Why?
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Sources: NWSL 'star' salaries tied to player profile
The NWSL's board of governors approved a new roster mechanism to pay select star players above and beyond the current salary cap, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Sources: NWSL voting on extra funds to pay stars
The NWSL's Board of Governors is in advanced discussions about implementing a new roster mechanism that would allow each team to pay star players significant salaries beyond the current salary cap,...
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NWSLPA files grievance on vetoed Rodman offer
The National Women's Soccer League Players Association has filed a grievance against the NWSL arguing that the league violated the CBA when it vetoed the Spirit's record-setting contract offer to s...
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Offseason questions for every NWSL team: A way-too-early look at 2026
The NWSL season is over, and the planning for 2026 begins immediately. Here is one burning question for each team.
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