# NWSL drops controversial Rodman Rule criteria in NWSLPA settlement

The NWSL agreed to drop controversial criteria tied to the so-called Rodman Rule as part of a settlement with the NWSL Players Association. The dispute centered on league rules affecting young players and their eligibility or contractual rights. The settlement matters because it removes a contested policy and gives the players’ union a win in shaping NWSL labor rules.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/23/nwsl-rodman-rule-hip-rule-changes) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:25:20 GMT