The National Women’s Soccer League gave a $5 million settlement to players for mistreatment by the league. This follows an investigation dating back to 2022 that found the league, under the umbrella of The United States Soccer Federation,

The National Women's Soccer League will establish a $5 million players restitution fund and establish other reforms in a settlement announced Wednesday after years of abuse.

United States defender Naomi Girma has become women’s soccer’s first million-dollar player. The 24-year-old Girma completed her move from San Diego Wave to Chelsea for a reported 900,000 pounds ($1.1 million) on Sunday. Here’s a look at how the record transfer fee (in USD) in the women’s game has increased over the course of the century: