Bankruptcy of Voyager could lead to missed payouts for NWSL Players
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and its players are facing uncertainty over delayed cryptocurrency payouts, following the bankruptcy of crypto brokerage firm Voyager.
Last December, the NWSL announced a sponsorship deal that included promises of crypto payouts for players. Each player was to be given a Voyager account, with the intention of building their own crypto portfolios. However, due to Voyager's financial troubles and eventual bankruptcy, these funds have not been delivered.
The NWSL's Player Fund, intended as an educational tool for players in the crypto space, was never funded at Voyager. Similarly, the accounts intended for NWSL players to receive their crypto payouts were never funded. The sponsorship deal did not specify an alternative method for crypto payouts in case of Voyager's bankruptcy.
The risk of cryptocurrency market volatility was always associated with the NWSL Player Fund. Despite this, the NWSL intended to educate players about investing in the crypto space through the Player Fund. The players were promised the other half of their payment in cryptocurrency, and the Voyager accounts were also intended for this purpose.
The NWSL's statement reiterates the intended purpose of the Player Fund as an educational tool for players in the crypto space. The statement also indicates that the Player Fund was always intended to be distributed in cryptocurrency. However, it does not suggest any immediate plans to distribute the Player Fund in an alternative manner.
As of August 2025, it remains unclear how the NWSL will handle the delayed crypto payouts for its players. The crypto payouts for the players in the NWSL are now at risk due to Voyager's bankruptcy, and the current status of the promised cryptocurrency payout for NWSL players remains uncertain.
For the latest situation, it would be necessary to consult current news sources, NWSL official statements, or Voyager bankruptcy case developments.
- Amidst the financial troubles of crypto brokerage firm Voyager, the NWSL players are yet to receive their promised cryptocurrency payouts for their sport's performances, as the delayed payouts have caused an uncertain situation.
- The football players in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) continue to anticipate their cryptocurrency payments that were initially supposed to be deposited into their Voyager accounts, but have since been delayed due to Voyager's bankruptcy.
