"The NWSLPA has engaged our Board of Player Representatives and broader membership on the question of whether NWSL should shift from a spring-to-fall to a fall-to-spring calendar. We recognize the pros and cons of each and acknowledge that factors outside our control -- including the Women's International Match Calendar and limited control over facilities -- are driving this conversation."
"We remain concerned, however, that the issue is being framed around the wrong question. The right question is not whether the league should flip the calendar, but whether the right conditions exist to do so responsibly. Right now, they do not."
"The ability to navigate weather-related disruptions depends on consistent control over facilities and operational flexibility across clubs, and that standard has not been met league-wide. Our top priorities in any scenario are protecting and promoting Player health, safety, and performance."
The National Women's Soccer League Players Association reports that most players oppose changing the league's calendar to a fall-spring season. The NWSL Board of Governors is set to vote on this potential change, which would align with MLS's schedule. The NWSLPA emphasizes that the focus should be on whether conditions are suitable for such a shift, citing concerns over weather disruptions and facility control. Player health and safety remain top priorities, and a majority of players currently oppose the calendar flip.
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