WNBA Players Look to MLS and NWSL Financial Models; It’s Risky

By Christopher R. Deubert, Senior Writer In February 2020, MLS and the MLS Players Association (MLSPA) agreed to an unprecedented provision in their new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) – the salary budget (cap) would increase if MLS’ broadcast revenues increased “above the amount generated by the league in 2022 plus $100 million.” This past summer, the NWSL and NWSL Players Association (NWSLPA) also agreed to share media revenues in their new CBA. The Women’s National Basketba