In a big step for players in the National Women’s Soccer League, non-allocated players announced today that they have formed a Players Association to represent their interests and serve as a unified voice in discussions with teams and the league front office. While this is not a union, it is an important and necessary first step toward future collective bargaining. The announcement came after a constitution and bylaws were ratified by an “overwhelming majority” of non-allocated NWSL players.
[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE] NWSL Non-Allocated Players Announce the Formation of a Players Association pic.twitter.com/ctENUDTtyC
— NWSL Players Assoc (@NWSL_PA) May 15, 2017
In the press release announcing the formation of the organization, the group states:
We are proud to announce the official formation of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Players Association.