WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and WNBPA President and L.A. Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike revealed a new Collective Bargaining Agreement on Good Morning America with Robin Roberts.

Major announcement coming up @GMA…@Wnba commissioner @CathyEngelbert and president of the @TheWnbpa @Nnemkadi30 are joining us to discuss a changed landscape of women in team sports. Very excited to have them share the big news LIVE!

— Robin Roberts (@RobinRoberts) January 14, 2020

BREAKING: @CathyEngelbert from the @WNBA announces a new landmark deal for female athletes. “We’re hoping to lift, not just women in sports and women in basketball, but women in society.”@RobinRoberts
@Nnemkadi30 https://t.co/n0zPNGp6Sz pic.twitter.com/V6eBw2wH3S

— Good Morning America (@GMA) January 14, 2020

Following the announcement, Chiney Ogwumike, WNBPA Vice President, took to Twitter to help fans understand the new CBA.

Ladies & gentlemen… they BET ON WOMEN! ✊🏿💯

Soooo proud of our new WNBA CBA!

A THREAD! ⤵️

— Chiney Ogwumike (@chiney) January 14, 2020

Current and former players praised the WNBA and WNBPA for their collaborative and progressive efforts.

What a powerful day for the @WNBA & the @TheWNBPA! Improvements across the board in compensation, benefits and the overall player experience.

TOGETHER we will continue to build for the future of girls and women in sports!
https://t.co/TSL8gDge88 pic.twitter.com/uKlQ2MS7WI

— Tamika Catchings (@Catchin24) January 14, 2020

A historic day. Relentless dedication and hardwork by the @TheWNBPA and @WNBA to get this done. #BetOnWomen 👏👏 https://t.co/4RwzC7cjhV

— Elena Delle Donne (@De11eDonne) January 14, 2020

BLESSED is truly an understatement when I think about being just 1/144 women in this GREAT organization (@WNBA) ! I’m so proud of the growth this league has made & the powerful women applying pressure in order for us to get what we deserve . Progressing , because they #BetOnWomen

— Princess StephMav  (@SMavunga_23) January 14, 2020

Congratulations to the players and the @WNBA on reaching an agreement! The process is grueling and you had a great leadership team working hard for you in @TheWNBPA 💯 Great progress!!!! #runthemcoins

— Monique Currie (@Mocurrie25) January 14, 2020

Congratulations to the league and its players. There are huge steps forward in this agreement. https://t.co/Zu32US6Ouo

— Rebecca Lobo (@RebeccaLobo) January 14, 2020

Say what you want, but at the end of the day, we’re out here making REAL CHANGE!

And when he’s old enough to understand, I know my son will be proud of me and that’s EVERYTHING ❤️

— Skylar Diggins-Smith (@SkyDigg4) January 14, 2020

I am so happy for ever single player in the @WNBA and ever young girl on her way! This is such a blessing! I’m just happy to witness it! Congrats to all who helped fight the good fight! #Groundbreaking https://t.co/7LGNGHoYg4

— Lisa Leslie (@LisaLeslie) January 14, 2020

Today is a Glorious day♥️🙌🏾 Congrats to the @TheWNBPA @wnba for laying the groundwork for the next generation! #BetOnWomen .. To the Exec Committee many will never know the time you put in or the resolve you had to get it done! Salute ladies ✊🏾 Job Well Done @Nnemkadi30 So Proud! https://t.co/u8NEtGumHg

— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) January 14, 2020

https://twitter.com/lexiekiah_4/status/1217111335613452288

.@Candace_Parker shares her thoughts on the @WNBA’s new CBA. 🏀 pic.twitter.com/Grk6myh653

— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 15, 2020

Many called the new CBA “historical” and “groundbreaking” as it sets a new standard for not only the WNBA but professional women’s sports around the world.

The W.N.B.A. and its players’ union have agreed in principle on a new collective bargaining agreement that would nearly double the maximum salary and provide paid maternal leave https://t.co/i3e5XUSKbe

— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 14, 2020

‘NICE GOING LADIES!’: We recognize the @WNBA for reaching a monumental agreement with their league skyrocketing paychecks, guaranteeing paid maternity leave, increasing travel standards and more for players. https://t.co/ANKV8PHbn5 pic.twitter.com/tWcBEB7j6P

— The View (@TheView) January 14, 2020

In an historic deal, the WNBA has agreed to triple salaries for 'top players,' as well as provide paid maternity leave and child care (In partnership with @TIMESUPNOW #TIMESUP) pic.twitter.com/njvZ5V7a37

— NowThis Impact (@nowthisimpact) January 14, 2020

Great news from @CathyEngelbert of the @WNBA & @Nnemkadi30 of the @LA_Sparks, which will redefine what it means to be a professional female athlete today. Among the changes:

🏀 Tripling of top players’ salaries

🏀 Paid maternity leave

🏀 Travel & hotel upgrades #progress https://t.co/zKSHPzVZyE

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 14, 2020

Well done @WNBA #WNBACBA 👏🏼

The power of collectively bargaining is immense! https://t.co/95o4fhzhHq

— Hope Solo (@hopesolo) January 14, 2020

Storm star Sue Bird on WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement: "We’re going to be looked at as – I think – pioneers in the sports world." (via @percyallen) https://t.co/fhnCWk83nF

— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) January 15, 2020

Congrats to the @WNBA and all the players on this historic step! 🙌 https://t.co/H7dgNCiwqH

— AT&T (@ATT) January 14, 2020

Fantastic news. Love these women and this league. https://t.co/FCw97AEPOt

— Ryan Ruocco (@RyanRuocco) January 14, 2020

More WNBA news on the way! Lord this week is a crazy one for those of us that cover @WNBA and @ncaawbb. I love to see our sport growing and thriving!💪🏽 https://t.co/2fGjHROUdV

— LaChina Robinson (@LaChinaRobinson) January 14, 2020

NBA players also showed their excitement and support for the new CBA.

A step in the right direction for the @WNBA ✊🏾

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 14, 2020

Perseverance always pays off! Congratulations to the ladies on both sides, keep pushing the game forward! 🙌🏾 https://t.co/jWr13DLpW7

— Chris Paul (@CP3) January 14, 2020

💪🏾 https://t.co/78kHDMXx40

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) January 14, 2020

👏🏽👏🏽 they deserve it. Great day for the WNBA https://t.co/xrFYt6OkAV

— Josh Hart (@joshhart) January 14, 2020

BIG step 🙌🏽 https://t.co/87kZSGKAsY

— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) January 14, 2020

For more information on the new CBA, click here.