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How the WNBA stacks up against NWSL, PWHL, and other pro leagues after new CBA

The WNBA ratified an eight-year CBA in New York, boosting salaries and revenue sharing.
A’ja Wilson signed the richest WNBA contract, earning a $1.2 million raise.
The new CBA raises the salary cap and minimum pay, improving living standards for players.
Parental leave, housing stipends, and enhanced awards are part of the new CBA.
The article places WNBA economics in context against NWSL, PWHL, and MLS, noting pay gaps with men’s leagues.
The PWHL’s minimum salaries remain modest, with some players earning just over $100,000.
The article notes that even with gains, WNBA salaries lag behind the NBA.
The CBA includes 20 percent gross revenue sharing for players.
NWSL, PWHL, WPBL sections compare salaries and caps to men’s leagues for context.
The article highlights exclusive context that could influence growth in women’s pro leagues.
The WNBA’s CBA aims for long-term league stability and athlete welfare.

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