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NWSL’s New CBA, Lyles Saga Continues

  • The NWSL signed a new CBA recently, coming off its transformative set of $240 million media rights in April.
David Gonzales-USA TODAY Sports

The NWSL signed a new CBA coming off its transformative set of $240 million media rights, while rumors emerged of MLS starting its own women’s soccer league. Newsletter writer David Rumsey breaks down what we know about the NWSL’s new CBA and the wild rumor involving MLS.

Plus we hear from Oakland Roots president Lindsay Barenz, following the team’s announcement that it is moving into the Oakland Coliseum next year, Noah Lyles continues to put the pressure on Adidas, and we hear about an up-and-coming U.S. track league with former football player Brandon Wimbush.

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