Accounting for revenue sharing adjustments, the NWSL has established a $3.7 million team salary cap up from a $3.5 million base, according to competition rules for the 2026 season. Under the High Impact Player rule announced 2025, teams can exceed the salary cap by up to $1 million for high impact players. The 2026 competition rules also announced referees will explain VAR decisions to fans in-stadium starting this season.