The USWNT has an agreement with the US Soccer Federation regarding equal working conditions that has been ratified by a federal judge.
The decision means that the team will have improved travel conditions, choice of location and increased number of support staff on a par with the men’s national team.
Megan Rapinoe has been one of the high profiles fighting for equal pay Michael Campanella / Getty Images
The fight for equal pay continues, however. Most recently, U.S. District Referee R Gary Klausner threw out the Equal Pay Act aspect of the planned trial, ending players’ chances of getting back pay for previous performances. This decision will be appealed before the case goes to court.
Responding to news team spokeswoman Molly Levinson said (via case): “Now that this is behind us, we intend to appeal the court’s decision on equal pay, which does not take into account the fact that female players have been paid lower prices than men who do the same. Job.
“We are as ever committed to our work to achieve the same salary that we legally deserve and our focus is on the future and to ensure that we leave the game to a better place for the next generation of women who will play for this team and our country. .
Ready for another round?
?? mot ?? ? pic.twitter.com/vuwEuR4s5u
– US Soccer WNT (@USWNT) April 13, 2021
“We are pleased that the court has approved the equal working conditions that the USWNT players have struggled for many years to achieve. Finally, it is giving these athletes access to facilities, training, care and long-term professional support. Hard work to grow the game of women’s soccer. “
The USSF also responded to the decision and offered an update on their position on equal pay.
“US Soccer is 100 percent committed to equal pay,” read a statement. “We have offered USWNT the same compensation that our men’s players have given for all matches controlled by US Soccer.
President Biden recently supported the USWNT’s demand for equal pay Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images
“Unfortunately, USWNT has not accepted our offer or our long-term invitation to meet to try to find a resolution unless American football first agrees to make up the difference between prize money for men and women for the World Cup, which is determined, controlled and paid for by FIFA. .
“Our request to meet is still standing and we hope that USWNT will accept our invitation very soon. We look forward to working together to chart a positive path to grow the game both here at home and around the world.”
