Posts Tagged ‘US Soccer’
USWNT Reaches Deal With U.S. Soccer to Ensure Equal Pay
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) has reached an agreement with U.S. Soccer Federation regarding pay – ending the several-year-long battle to eliminate pay discrimination. As a result of several new collective bargaining agreements, USWNT has secured equal pay for equal work. Both teams have “identical economical terms,” among other key details. Below are…
Read MoreU.S. Women’s Soccer Team Wins Fight for Pay Equity
Five years ago, several players of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) sued the U.S. Soccer Federation for gender pay discrimination. Last week, they reached a $24 million settlement, paving the way for equal pay in women’s sports. Of the total payout, $22 million will be awarded to the players of USWNT, like star…
Read MoreMegan Rapinoe WorldatWork Pay Equity Symposium
Megan Rapinoe, a high-profile United States Women’s Soccer player, co-captain, 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion, 2x Gold medalist, Golden Boot winner, and Golden Ball winner, now takes on the topic of pay equity in the political activist space. Last month, Rapinoe flew across the country to Philadelphia to speak at the WorldatWork Pay Equity…
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