The NWSL announced Thursday roster rules, regulations and competition guidelines for 2021. The senior roster for NWSL teams in 2021 is 22-24 players.
The 2021 salary cap has been increased by 5% from 2020 to $682,500. The league has also increased the maximum and minimum player salaries. The maximum player salary has increased by 5% to $52,500 and the minimum has increased by 10% to $22,000.
The players also receive healthcare from the league at no cost to the players. All players are provided housing directly or through a stipend of up to $3,000. Teams can also provide a car to players but the vehicle can not be valued at more than $50,000.