The NWSL Players' Association filed a grievance on behalf of Trinity Rodman after what would have been a record-setting four-year contract to stay with the Washington Spirit was reportedly vetoed by league commissioner Jessica Berman.

The NWSLPA claims the contract offer was within the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. According to ESPN, the league determined the contract offer violated the "spirit" of the league's fair competition rules.

While exact financial terms have not been reported, indications are that the latter seasons of the four-year deal would take the contract well over an average of $1 million per season. It was set to be the largest contract in NWSL history.

"If they can mess with Trinity Rodman's free agency rights, they can mess with anyone's." NWSLPA execu

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