This contract saga is a perfect storm of financial disparity between leagues 
. I think the NWSL needs to rethink its approach 
. Offering Rodman a record-breaking deal was a good start, but it's clear that more structural changes are needed 
. The High Impact Player program might be a step in the right direction, but it's not a silver bullet 
.The WNBA's approach is laudable
, with players taking a proactive stance to improve their conditions and compensation 
. It'll be interesting to see how the NWSL navigates this crisis 
. If they can't retain top talent like Rodman, it'll be a clear indication that the league needs to fundamentally shift its financial model 
.It's also worth considering the long-term implications of allowing European clubs to dictate the terms of the transfer market
. The NWSL risks becoming a secondary choice for top players, which would further erode its competitiveness 
. Time will tell if they can find meaningful solutions and avoid an existential threat 
.
. Meanwhile Rodman's talent and market value are being taken advantage of - she's basically being asked to choose between playing for broke in the US or rolling in it in Europe 
...the WNBA would've been wiser to just negotiate from a stronger position and not look like such a joke by comparison 
. Can't wait to see how this all blows up in their faces...