NWSL’s Biggest Controversy — Explained by the Players Association

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🗓️ 18 December 2025

⏱️ 54 minutes

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It’s a defining moment for the NWSL—and one that raises some big, important questions about the future of the league and its players. Abby and Julie are joined by NWSL Players Association executive director Meghann Burke to get straight into the on-going breaking news around the salary cap, the NWSLPA grievance, and the board-approved High Impact Player rule that players are now reviewing. With Trinity Rodman’s contract situation at the center of it all, what does this moment really mean for free agency, player trust, and how the league navigates growth in an increasingly competitive global soccer market. Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC -Visit https://www.wayfair.com/ to get your go to items for game day. -Athletic Greens best offer ever. For $126 in free gifts. Head to: https://drinkag1.com/partner/general-partnerships?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=welcometotheparty_d35ct__a10727__o27&utm_term=cac__a10727__o27&utm_content=__a10727__o27 -Ready to feel your best and write your second act script? Visit https://www.joinmidi.com/ today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit for perimenopause and menopause support. -Find the perfect for you - visit https://www.thirdlove.com/

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0:00.0	Even as an owner, it's important for us that the players are feeling like they have a voice and you are the person that is that voice in so many ways.
0:09.1	Top to bottom, every single team in this league can, I would put my money on them over anyone else around the world.
0:15.1	Eight days a week and twice on Sundays.
0:16.5	When do you think this will be settled, Megan?
0:20.2	Because my heart can't take it.
0:21.6	The golden question.
0:23.6	My heart can't take this.
0:24.6	When is this going to be sorted, Megan?
0:27.6	Attention.
0:29.6	The party is about to commence.
0:33.6	Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, welcome to the party
0:40.4	What's up party people?
0:45.7	I'm Julie Fowdy.
0:47.0	And I'm Abby Wambach.
0:49.1	Jules, you want to know something really fun?
0:51.0	What?
0:52.4	The second season of League One volleyball is set to start on January 7th, folks.
0:58.1	I saw that.
0:58.9	I saw that.
0:59.5	It's going to be the first match between, yeah, it's going to be the first match between
1:04.4	the inaugural champions of League One volleyball, Austin, playing League One Volleyball,
1:09.4	Nebraska, or love volleyball volleyball as a lot of people
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