On August 22, the NWSL announced a historic bargaining agreement that will leave a lasting ripple effect on college and youth soccer. Included were the complete elimination of the NWSL draft, the decision to fully guarantee all contracts, and more player freedom in changing clubs.
Here are several predictions on how eliminating the NWSL draft could impact college and youth soccer for years to come.
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