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A Massive Shift in NWSL Roster Rules: The New “High Impact Player” and What It Means for the Future of Player Rights

Trinity Rodman of the Washington Spirit | Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images In a huge development out of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) this week, the league’s Board of Governors has reportedly approved a new roster mechanism, informally called the “High Impact Player” (HIP) category, that allows clubs to spend up to $1M over the salary cap on select top-tier players while only taking a fractional cap hit. Although the rule still requires consultation with the Nationa

Oliver Canning

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Continued Coaching Contract Analysis: Lane Kiffin (Part III)

Lane Kiffin’s swift exit from Ole Miss to LSU was a masterclass in the stark realities of market leverage, featuring all the political posturing that often surrounds high-profile coaching searches. While much of the public discourse has centered on the chaotic optics of Kiffin leaving Oxford just as his team appears primed to secure a historic College Football Playoff berth, the true narrative can be found within the four corners of his new contract. This deal is far more tha

Oliver Canning

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‘Cold’ Hard Business: How Cole Palmer Trademarked His Celebrity

On the pitch, it’s no doubt that Cole Palmer has been an absolute revelation for both Chelsea and England. He is a player defined by his calm, lethal precision, a skill set that has fittingly earned him the nickname “Cold Palmer.” Now, in a move that demonstrates the new level of commercial savvy amongst modern professional footballers, Palmer is ensuring that his flashy on-field persona smoothly translates into a protected, off-field financial empire. Over the past few

Oliver Canning

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