I have no idea about the NWSL salary cap rules, minimum salaries, types of contracts, etc.
That said, in a hard-capped league with several really good to world-class players who could play elsewhere, you're going to have to pay them, and play them, more to keep them here and happy.
So, that also means you've gotta have people who will sign…
I have no idea about the NWSL salary cap rules, minimum salaries, types of contracts, etc.
That said, in a hard-capped league with several really good to world-class players who could play elsewhere, you're going to have to pay them, and play them, more to keep them here and happy.
So, that also means you've gotta have people who will sign for the minimum or close to it, who either won't or can't command regular playing time, etc.
Mind you, I'm not thrilled with this way of doing things. We saw last night just how dangerous it is to be this thin on depth of quality and preparation to play.
But, I do think that's at least *part* of what's going on here.
I have no idea about the NWSL salary cap rules, minimum salaries, types of contracts, etc.
That said, in a hard-capped league with several really good to world-class players who could play elsewhere, you're going to have to pay them, and play them, more to keep them here and happy.
So, that also means you've gotta have people who will sign for the minimum or close to it, who either won't or can't command regular playing time, etc.
Mind you, I'm not thrilled with this way of doing things. We saw last night just how dangerous it is to be this thin on depth of quality and preparation to play.
But, I do think that's at least *part* of what's going on here.