NWSL announced today that it will officially recognize the NWSL Players Association as the exclusive bargaining representative of the NWSL Players.
Founded back in May 2017, the NWSLPA was launched to help represent the NWSL players who are employed by and sign Standard Player Agreements with NWSL. It serves to represent the best interests of the leagues players.
Per a league news release, NWSL Managing Director Amanda Duffy spoke about working with the NWSLPA.
“Our decision to voluntarily recognize the NWSL Players Association as the official representative of NWSL players marks and important step in the continued growth and development of the league and our relationship with our players.