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WSL2 Sets Controversial Salary Caps Amid Financial Losses

1/28/2026

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The Women’s Super League 2 (WSL2) set salaries for players 18–22: £22,200 for 21–22 and £17,500 for 18–20.
Under-23 players in WSL2 may not earn the national living wage.
In top tier, salaries reach £42,500 for players 23 and over.
Salary caps limit wage bills to 80% of revenue and £4 million.
WSL has an operating loss of £8.2 million since independence from the Football Association, with £10.7 million cash balance.

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Story summary

The Women’s Super League 2 (WSL2) set salaries for players 18–22: £22,200 for 21–22 and £17,500 for 18–20.
Under-23 players in WSL2 may not earn the national living wage.
In top tier, salaries reach £42,500 for players 23 and over.
Salary caps limit wage bills to 80% of revenue and £4 million.
WSL has an operating loss of £8.2 million since independence from the Football Association, with £10.7 million cash balance.