The National Women's Soccer League and the NWSL Players Association have agreed to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to ESPN.
The current agreement was negotiated in 2022 and runs through 2026. It was the first CBA in NWSL history and raised minimum salaries, introduced free agency, provided housing and transportation for players and addressed health and safety.
Certain increases in minimum salaries and freedom of movement for players are expected to be implemented from next season, two sources with knowledge of the agreement said.
News of the deal was first reported by Sportico.
The NWSL declined to comment when contacted by ESPN.
The players' union posted a message on social media that read: “Any news related to the players' lives will be shared directly by them, on their terms. Please respect that. Stay tuned.”
The new deal comes after the NWSL began signing more international players last year and announced a four-year media rights deal worth $60 million per year.
Franchise prices have also risen this year. The San Diego Wave sold for an NWSL-record $120 million in March, and last month Angel City FC became the most valuable women’s sports team in the world when it sold for $250 million.
More than 50 NWSL players are competing at the Paris Olympics.
Information from The Associated Press contributed to this report.
