The NWSL and NWSLPA ratified the first-ever CBA in Feb 2022 and will run through Dec 31, 2026. The details of the actual CBA can now be viewed: click here
Minimum Salaries
2022: $35,000
2023: $36,400
2024: $37,856
2025: $39,370
2026: $40,945
Any player who had a salary in 2021 over $22,000 will have their 2022 salary increased by a designated amount based on a predetermined range. For example, $22,000-$22,999 will have their 2022 salary increased by $13,000.
Any player who has a salary lower than $22,000 in 2021 will begin the 2022 season no lower than $35,000.
Competition Bonuses
Awarded to each Player on applicable Team:
NWSL Shield: $5,000
NWSL Champion: $5,000
NWSL Runner-Up: $3,750
NWSL Semi-Finalist: $2,500
NWSL Quarterfinalist: $1,250
Challenge Cup Champion: $1,000 (if held)
Challenge Cup Runner-Up: $500 (if held)
Awarded to selected players:
Best 11 Award: $5,000
Rookie of the Year: $5,000
Most Valuable Player: $5,000
Golden Boot: $5,000
Defender of the Year: $5,000
Goalkeeper of the Year: $5,000
All-Star Bonus: $2,000