NEW YORK (October 3, 2024) — The National Women’s Soccer League has concluded an investigation into a salary cap violation by Angel City Football Club and is imposing disciplinary actions based on the findings.

Following a thorough review, the NWSL has determined that ACFC violated multiple league rules. Key findings from the investigation include:

• During calendar year 2023, ACFC entered into five side letters directly with players that effected multi-year agreements and were not disclosed to the league. These agreements included a combination of compensation and benefits that were reflected in the Standard Player Agreement and excess benefits that were neither reported to the league nor included in the Standard Player Agreement.
• Due to these undisclosed benefits, ACFC exceeded the salary cap by approximately $50,000 for four weeks during the 2024 season.

The NWSL is committed to upholding the integrity of its salary cap and player compensation rules. As such, the following disciplinary measures will be implemented:

• ACFC will be fined $200,000.
• A deduction of three (3) points from ACFC’s 2024 standings, effective immediately.
• Julie Uhrman, President and CEO, and Angela Hucles Mangano, General Manager, are suspended, effective immediately, from conducting duties relating to any player transactions for the remainder of the 2024 calendar year.

In addition, the NWSL will be conducting annual investigations and audits of player spending across clubs to ensure compliance with league rules.

The NWSL remains committed to maintaining fairness and transparency across all clubs, reinforcing the importance of adhering to established rules and upholding the competitive balance within the league.