Lee Walpole Lassiter, Esq. 1/31/26 Lee Walpole Lassiter, Esq. 1/31/26

The Rodman Mandate and the Jurisdictions of Power: A Strategic Analysis of the NWSL Labor War

The NWSL’s High Impact Player rule created an off-cap lane for star pay—and triggered a union grievance over bargaining power, not just money. Here’s the timeline, the legal logic, and what arbitration could change.