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The ‘Rodman Rule’ was once created by the NWSL to make Trinity Rodman the highest paid player ever

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What happened

Earlier in 2026, Trinity Rodman’s future in the NWSL became the centre of a months-long contract saga. The Washington Spirit ultimately managed to keep their star, but doing so required a significant adjustment to the league’s salary-cap structure.

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