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

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

The announcement was meant to be a lucrative and symbolic planting of the flag. La Liga, the top fútbol league in Spain, was bringing a regular season match to the United States, with European giants FC Barcelona set  to face Villareal CF—not in Spain, but under the bright lights of Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. While it was not the first  attempt the league had made to cross the Atlantic, this time felt different. With strong backing  from a U.S.-based promoter named Relevent (

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