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Topic: Advocacy - September 09 2026
Free Agency Is Changing Women’s Sports

Free agency is giving women athletes more control over their careers and where they play. As more leagues introduce free agency, players have more choices, pushing clubs and organizations to improve the environments they create for athletes. We explore the impact of free agency with NWSL Player and VIS Mentor Dani Weatherholt and VIS Expert Lauren Emmerson, LMSW.

By Claudie Harvey

VIS Creator

& Dani Weatherholt

VIS Mentor

& Lauren Emmerson

VIS Expert

Topic: Advocacy

September 09 2026

Free+Agency Women-s+Sports
Women's sports are on the rise. There’s more coverage, more social media engagement, more fans in the stands, more sponsors, and more teams. As the world catches on to how electric women’s sports are, the leagues are also evolving. And granting players free agency is one way the landscape is changing. As free agency becomes more prevalent in women’s sports, clubs and leagues will need to create environments that attract and retain top talent. We discuss the topic with VIS Mentor...
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