"I've said this many times, the women's game, we haven't received the same level of equity and the access to the resources to grow our game in the same way, because many, many reasons. So when I see a landmark moment like yesterday, of course, I'm happy for Trin, but I'm happy for the whole."
"And I think it's really fantastic for NWSL that have been able to keep Trinity Rodman, and I think knowing that she's going to be settled and happy in Washington is going to be a win for the U.S. women's national team, because, as I've always said, happiness and what they want is of the highest order to me."
The Washington Spirit signed Trinity Rodman to a three-year contract, ending uncertainty about her future amid big-money offers from Europe. The deal is reported to be worth over $2 million annually including bonuses, making her the highest-paid player in NWSL history. The agreement was hailed as a milestone moment for the women's game and a sign of increased progress and investment. Observers emphasized the need for leagues to both attract and retain top talent and noted player happiness as critical for national-team performance. The contract saga prompted the NWSL to create a "High Impact Player" rule while the players' association filed a grievance.
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