Source: Rodman's Spirit future in doubt amid talks with NWSL - ESPN

United States forward Trinity Rodman's future with the Washington Spirit — and in the NWSL — is uncertain as she entertains more lucrative offers from abroad, meaning Saturday's NWSL semifinal at Audi Field could potentially be her last home game for the Spirit.

Rodman's contract with the Spirit ends next month and she has been fielding interest from Europe since the summer. She told ESPN's Futbol W earlier this year that she «always thought about playing overseas at some point in my career,» and «it's just a matter of when.»

Negotiations to keep Rodman in Washington — or in the NWSL at all — have reached an impasse due to the restraints of the league's salary cap.

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The Spirit and other NWSL teams are unable to compete for Rodman financially under the current salary cap rules, and Rodman's agent has spoken with NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman directly about solutions, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Multiple sources confirmed to ESPN that Rodman has several serious offers from clubs abroad, including in England. Those clubs are not restrained by a salary cap, meaning they can offer exponentially higher salaries.

The NWSL's salary cap is currently $3.5 million per team for a roster of up to 26 players.

Rodman, 23, is arguably the NWSL's most recognizable star and the most high-profile American player.

She sprained her MCL on Oct. 15 and has not played for the Spirit or the USWNT since. She is available on the bench for Washington's semifinal vs. the Portland Thorns.

An NWSL spokesperson provided the following statement to ESPN:

«The salary cap, which has increased significantly in the past five