Minimum salaries introduced for WSL and WSL2 – Inside World Football

September 4 – Salaries have long been a fight in the Women’s Super League (WSL). But a breakthrough has now been announced with minimal salaries introduced this season.

WSL Football, the company that supervises the professional women’s game in England, has made a requirement for the two best divisions of the game. The minimum level still has to be announced, but it is described as a ‘full -time wage’.

“We believe that this is a really positive step. We have so many players who have to juggle with part -time roles,” said Holly Murdoch, Chief Operating Officer of WSL Football. “Being able to ensure that all our players can earn a full -time wage from football is very, very important. I would say it is the start because it is a framework that we can develop on.”

The move comes at a time when the salaries in the women’s game are under the microscope. While the average WSL players earn between £ 25,000 and £ 40,000, Commandos Top Stars of the competition much more. Chelsea attacker Sam Kerr, generally considered the top earner of the WSL, is said to take home around £ 400,000 a year, plus considerable approval agreements that bring that tab to a reported £ 3 million. The new thresholds will not close that gap, but they will ensure that ‘livable wages’ disputed.

“We worked very closely with the PFA about what those thresholds should look like. We will constantly judge that,” Murdoch added.

In addition to wages, the competition is sharpening the standards of performance environments. Clubs must meet new requirements, including the name of a full -time “Performance Wellbeing” role at the end of the season. “We want to ensure that we prepare our players for life on the field, both mentally and physically, as well as from it. That role is crucial,” said Murdoch.

Nike also steps in to build and promote the women’s game and has signed a multi -year deal with the WSL, including delivering boots and goalkeeper gloves to all players without approval contracts. In the meantime, the Kyniska Advocacy players-guided by athlete will offer a confidential security and welfare service.

As Murdoch said: “We know that because of the fact that the game has grown so fast, we have inequality. Part of it creates a competitive advantage, so there are elements that we have to oblige.”