Alex Morgan: USA team liberated after winning equal pay battle
1 year, 4 months ago

Alex Morgan: USA team liberated after winning equal pay battle

The Hindu  

Alex Morgan said Tuesday the United States team felt liberated after winning its fight for equal pay and can now focus on pursuing an unprecedented third straight Women’s World Cup crown. READ | Putellas ready for Spain’s second outing against Zambia “I hope that will soon be the case for all of the players around the world at international level.” The US team, led by its high-profile names like Morgan, Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd, filed a complaint several years ago against the US Soccer Federation alleging wage discrimination. Their fight eventually led to a landmark collective-bargaining deal that was announced in May 2022 and meant the US men’s and women’s teams would evenly share World Cup prize money. READ | Usme, Caicedo score to lift Colombia 2-0 over South Korea “US Soccer has done a great job in supporting us and that is not the case with a lot of other federations around the world.” Morgan, appearing at her fourth World Cup, had a penalty saved as the USA began its campaign in New Zealand with a 3-0 win over Vietnam on Saturday.

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American rebuild begins after dismal FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign
1 year, 4 months ago

American rebuild begins after dismal FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign

Hindustan Times  

The United States have begun the process of rebuilding their women's team after the departure of their coach, general manager and a handful of influential players following the nation's most disappointing Women's World Cup campaign. FILE PHOTO: Soccer FIFA Women’s World Cup Spain defeated England 1-0 in Sunday's final in Sydney, capping the biggest-ever edition of the tournament that broke …

‘Best’ Women’s World Cup generates $570m for FIFA - Infantino
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Best’ Women’s World Cup generates $570m for FIFA - Infantino

The Hindu  

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said on Friday the Women’s World Cup had generated more than $570 million in revenue and enabled football’s global governing body to break even, despite raising the prize purse tenfold compared to the 2015 edition. We didn’t lose any money and we generated the second highest income of any sport, besides of course the men’s World …

Bigger bonuses could change lives for tiny teams that advance in Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Bigger bonuses could change lives for tiny teams that advance in Women’s World Cup

China Daily  

South Africa's Jermaine Seoposenwe, Linda Motlhalo and Hildah Magaia during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 round of 16 match against Netherlands at Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia August 6, 2023. MELBOURNE, Australia — Players who reached the knockout round at the Women's World Cup got larger individual bonuses that can be life-changing for many …

Much-needed payout grows to life-altering levels for tiny teams that advance in Women's World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Much-needed payout grows to life-altering levels for tiny teams that advance in Women's World Cup

The Independent  

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Women’s World Cup: United States coach rejects criticism of shaky campaign
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup: United States coach rejects criticism of shaky campaign

The Hindu  

United States coach Vlatko Andonovski mounted an impassioned defence of his team’s standards and said criticism of its World Cup campaign was unfair as the defending champions prepare for Sunday’s round of 16 clash against Sweden. “I’m very happy with where they’re at, how they hold themselves accountable and they keep raising the standards.” Bidding for an unprecedented third consecutive …

FIFA WWC 2023: US failed to take advantage of chances in Portugal draw, says Morgan
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA WWC 2023: US failed to take advantage of chances in Portugal draw, says Morgan

The Hindu  

Missed opportunities nearly derailed the United States’ title defence at the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday, as co-captain Alex Morgan said the Americans were unhappy with a goalless draw against Portugal, even as they advanced to the last 16. The four-time champion never found its rhythm against the tournament debutant, as it spurned several good chances to score and nearly …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Battling US will fight for group top spot, says Alex Morgan
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Battling US will fight for group top spot, says Alex Morgan

The Hindu  

Alex Morgan said Thursday that the United States will not be content to merely qualify for the Women’s World Cup last 16 and will instead do everything to win its group. “This next game is going to be extremely important,” said Morgan, already a two-time World Cup winner with her country and chasing a historic third title in a row. …

Women’s World Cup payouts still lag far behind men despite promising progress
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup payouts still lag far behind men despite promising progress

LA Times  

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe has been at the forefront of the pay equality push in women’s soccer. It feels like this is a paradigm shift or a moment we’ll look back to and say ‘Nothing was ever the same after this Women’s World Cup.’ “Everybody is thankfully pushing in the right direction and pushing in the same direction and the …

How much is the FIFA Women’s World Cup prize money and where does is compare to that of men?
1 year, 5 months ago

How much is the FIFA Women’s World Cup prize money and where does is compare to that of men?

The Hindu  

The 2023 Women’s World Cup, which kicks off in Australia and New Zealand on July 20, is the most anticipated female sporting event ever. PODCAST: FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 PREVIEW The United States of America is vying to regain the title after winning it the last two times – in 2019 and 2015. However, despite these improvements, the men’s …

FIFA Women’s World Cup, USWNT preview: Five reasons why the United States can win the WWC 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup, USWNT preview: Five reasons why the United States can win the WWC 2023

The Hindu  

The United States Women’s National Team has been the most dominant team in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. PODCAST: FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 PREVIEW Here are five reasons why the USWNT can win the FIFA Women’s World Cup: 1. It is grouped with Netherlands, Vietnam and Portugal in Group E and will face the biggest challenge …

FIFA WWC 2023: Co-host Australia calls out World Cup pay disparity
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA WWC 2023: Co-host Australia calls out World Cup pay disparity

The Hindu  

Australia’s Matildas have released a video statement calling out gender disparity in World Cup prize money and voicing support for women players being denied “the basic right” of collective bargaining in pay negotiations. The video, supported by Australia’s professional players’ union, features every member of the co-hosts’ Women’s World Cup squad and comes amid pay disputes at multiple teams at …

Inspirational Alex Morgan leads the line for USWNT in FIFA Women’s World Cup title defence
1 year, 6 months ago

Inspirational Alex Morgan leads the line for USWNT in FIFA Women’s World Cup title defence

The Hindu  

Alex Morgan is many things – a two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup winner, an Olympic gold medallist and the fifth-highest goal scorer for the United States Women’s National team, with 121 goals. In May 2022, it was decided that both the men’s and women’s soccer teams would be given equal pay for friendlies as well as competitive tournaments, including the …

Winds of rebellion blow through women’s football ahead of World Cup
1 year, 9 months ago

Winds of rebellion blow through women’s football ahead of World Cup

The Hindu  

In a Women’s World Cup year, players from several national teams have spoken out to condemn managerial methods, demand better conditions or call for equal pay, and the sacrifices are paying off with four months to go until the showpiece in Australia and New Zealand. “No player should have to sacrifice a part of their career to achieve what they …

Men and women to get equal pay in sports as US House passes landmark bill
2 years ago

Men and women to get equal pay in sports as US House passes landmark bill

The Hindu  

The House has passed a bill that ensures equal compensation for U.S. women competing in international events, a piece of legislation that came out of the U.S. women’s soccer team’s long battle to be paid as much as the men. Earlier this year, the women signed a new collective bargaining agreement that included identical pay structures for men and women …

FIFA slams unacceptable TV deal offers for Women’s World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA slams unacceptable TV deal offers for Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

Broadcasters were criticized by FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Saturday for what he called unacceptably low offers for rights to screen the Women’s World Cup next year. Offers of just 1% of the value of men’s World Cup rights deals have been rejected, Infantino said, for the tournament that starts in July in Australia and New Zealand. “We are not …

U.S. Soccer, players formally sign equal pay agreements
2 years, 3 months ago

U.S. Soccer, players formally sign equal pay agreements

The Hindu  

Representatives for the men’s and women’s U.S. national teams on Tuesday signed their historic collective bargaining agreements with U.S. Soccer, formally closing a long and sometimes acrimonious fight over equal pay. “And it wouldn’t get pushed over the line without the men jumping in and being on board with equal pay.” After years of struggling for equitable pay and treatment, …

U.S. Soccer, players formally sign equal pay agreements
2 years, 3 months ago

U.S. Soccer, players formally sign equal pay agreements

Associated Press  

Representatives for the men’s and women’s U.S. national teams on Tuesday signed their historic collective bargaining agreements with U.S. Soccer, formally closing a long and sometimes acrimonious fight over equal pay. “And it wouldn’t get pushed over the line without the men jumping in and being on board with equal pay.” After years of struggling for equitable pay and treatment, …

Alex Morgan has assumed a more vocal role for US women
2 years, 5 months ago

Alex Morgan has assumed a more vocal role for US women

Associated Press  

MONTERREY, Mexico — As the U.S. national team has focused on developing young talent in anticipation of next summer’s World Cup, veteran forward Alex Morgan has assumed a more vocal role. Morgan, 33, is now one of the more senior members of the team, which has brought in budding players like fellow forwards Sophia Smith, Mallory Pugh, and Trinity Rodman …

Soccer newsletter: How the long fight for equal pay finally ended
2 years, 7 months ago

Soccer newsletter: How the long fight for equal pay finally ended

LA Times  

Hello, and welcome to the weekly L.A. Times soccer newsletter. But we start with last week’s historic accords between the U.S. Soccer Federation and its men’s and women’s national teams on separate collective bargaining agreements that will guarantee equal pay for the first time. “We’ve outgrown some of the conditions that may look like we have lost something,” said Midge …

US Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men
2 years, 7 months ago

US Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men

Associated Press  

The U.S. Soccer Federation reached milestone agreements to pay its men’s and women’s teams equally, making the American national governing body the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money. While the U.S. women have been successful on the international stage with back-to-back World Cup titles, differences in FIFA prize money meant they took home far less than …

United States agrees equal pay for men and women in soccer
2 years, 7 months ago

United States agrees equal pay for men and women in soccer

The Hindu  

The U.S. Soccer Federation reached milestone agreements to pay its men's and women's teams equally, making the American national governing body the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money. While the U.S. women have been successful on the international stage with back-to-back World Cup titles, differences in FIFA prize money meant they took home far less than …

US Soccer agrees milestone deal to pay men’s and women’s teams equally
2 years, 7 months ago

US Soccer agrees milestone deal to pay men’s and women’s teams equally

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here are some of the terms included in the agreements: WORLD CUP …

U.S. Soccer achieves equal pay goal, splitting World Cup revenue evenly between men, women
2 years, 7 months ago

U.S. Soccer achieves equal pay goal, splitting World Cup revenue evenly between men, women

LA Times  

The U.S. women’s national team hoists the SheBelieves Cup trophy after a 5-0 win over Iceland on Feb. 23 in Frisco, Texas. U.S. Soccer has agreed to separative collective bargaining agreements with its men’s and women’s national teams that will guarantee equal pay for players on both sides, likely ending the six-year legal fight between the women’s squad and the …

US Soccer equalises pay for women, men in milestone agreement
2 years, 7 months ago

US Soccer equalises pay for women, men in milestone agreement

Al Jazeera  

The United States Soccer Federation has reached milestone agreements to pay its men’s and women’s teams equally, the first of their kind in the sport. “So I’m not giving out any gold stars, but I’m grateful for this accomplishment and for all the people who came together to make it so.” The agreement includes a first-of its kind scheme to …

Hope Solo says US women’s soccer $24m equal pay settlement is ‘infuriating’ failure
2 years, 9 months ago

Hope Solo says US women’s soccer $24m equal pay settlement is ‘infuriating’ failure

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of the most …

USA women's football team reaches landmark $33m equal pay settlement with US Soccer
2 years, 10 months ago

USA women's football team reaches landmark $33m equal pay settlement with US Soccer

ABC  

After a six-year legal battle, past and present players of the US women's national football team have reached a landmark settlement with their governing body, US Soccer, over equal pay. Key points: After their equal pay claim was dismissed by a US judge in 2020, the reigning World Cup champions have secured an eight-figure settlement with US Soccer As part …

US Women's Football Team & Soccer Federation Reach Agreement Over Equal Pay
2 years, 10 months ago

US Women's Football Team & Soccer Federation Reach Agreement Over Equal Pay

The Quint  

The USSF will also pay an additional $2 million into an account to benefit the USWNT players in their post-career goals and charitable efforts related to women's and girls' soccer. The road to this monumental day came with its share of bumps as well, with the equal pay portion of the lawsuit dismissed at one point, forcing the players to …

‘Major step’: US women’s football reaches agreement on equal pay
2 years, 10 months ago

‘Major step’: US women’s football reaches agreement on equal pay

Al Jazeera  

The 2019 lawsuit cited a discrepancy in World Cup prize money payments to the men’s and women’s teams in 2014 and 2015. Soccer has committed to providing an equal rate of pay going forward for the Women’s and Men’s National Teams in all friendlies and tournaments, including the World Cup,” according to a joint statement on Tuesday. The question of …

The U.S. national women's soccer team wins $24 million in equal pay settlement
2 years, 10 months ago

The U.S. national women's soccer team wins $24 million in equal pay settlement

NPR  

The U.S. national women's soccer team wins $24 million in equal pay settlement Enlarge this image toggle caption Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty Images Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. Women's National Soccer team has reached a proposed settlement in its class action equal pay lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation. How the lawsuit started The lengthy legal dispute dates …

Commentary: Here are the real winners of the USWNT players vs. U.S. Soccer Federation lawsuit
2 years, 10 months ago

Commentary: Here are the real winners of the USWNT players vs. U.S. Soccer Federation lawsuit

LA Times  

Now that women’s national team has settled its long-running legal battle over equal pay with the U.S. Soccer Federation, it’s as good a time as any to wonder about what comes next. The federation also agreed to pay men’s and women’s senior national team players equally for all friendlies and tournaments. How — or whether — the two national teams …

Soccer newsletter: U.S. Soccer exposes holes in USWNT’s equal pay argument
3 years, 3 months ago

Soccer newsletter: U.S. Soccer exposes holes in USWNT’s equal pay argument

LA Times  

Hello, and welcome to another edition of the L.A. Times soccer newsletter. In 2019, just before departing for a World Cup it won, the women’s national team sued U.S. Soccer alleging gender discrimination in wages and working conditions based on collective bargaining agreements the federation had negotiated separately with the men’s and women’s teams. “However, if the players’ associations choose …

US Soccer offers 'identical' pay deal to men's and women's teams
3 years, 3 months ago

US Soccer offers 'identical' pay deal to men's and women's teams

Firstpost  

A statement from the USSF said the proposed contracts had been sent to the players associations acting on behalf of the men’s and women’s teams, with the goal being to bring both national squads under a single collective bargaining agreement. Los Angeles: The United States Soccer Federation said Tuesday it has offered “identical” contracts to its men’s and women’s national …

US Soccer says it has offered men, women identical contracts
3 years, 3 months ago

US Soccer says it has offered men, women identical contracts

The Hindu  

The US Soccer Federation said it has offered identical contract proposals to the respective men's and women's players associations, in an effort to bring the two parties under one collective bargaining agreement structure. US Soccer also said it wanted both players associations to "to join the Federation in finding a way to equalize FIFA World Cup prize money between the …

U.S. Soccer Is Offering The Same Contracts For Its Men's And Women's Teams
3 years, 3 months ago

U.S. Soccer Is Offering The Same Contracts For Its Men's And Women's Teams

NPR  

U.S. Soccer Is Offering The Same Contracts For Its Men's And Women's Teams Enlarge this image toggle caption Alessandra Tarantino/AP Alessandra Tarantino/AP The U.S. Soccer Federation took a major step regarding equal pay concerns for its men's and women's national teams. The federation announced Tuesday that it's offering the respective players' unions for the men's and women's national teams the …

US Soccer Chief Vows to 'Equalise' World Cup Payments in Gender Pay Dispute
3 years, 3 months ago

US Soccer Chief Vows to 'Equalise' World Cup Payments in Gender Pay Dispute

News 18  

United States Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone said Friday the body hopes to “equalize” World Cup prize money for its men’s and women’s national teams as part of efforts to settle ongoing litigation with its women footballers. The question of World Cup prize money formed a prominent part of a lawsuit filed by the US women’s soccer team in …

US Football president asks men, women to equalise FIFA money
3 years, 3 months ago

US Football president asks men, women to equalise FIFA money

The Hindu  

The head of the U.S. Football Federation asked the unions of the women’s and men’s national teams to agree to equalise FIFA's World Cup prize money on their own. USSF President Cindy Parlow Cone sent an open letter Friday making the request, which called for the men’s national team to allow the USSF to reallocate a portion of FIFA’s World …

U.S. men's team backs women in equal pay lawsuit appeal
3 years, 4 months ago

U.S. men's team backs women in equal pay lawsuit appeal

The Hindu  

Players for the U.S. men's national team said in an amicus brief filed on Friday that their counterparts on the women's squad not only deserve equal pay but are entitled to more compensation than the men due to their unprecedented success on the field. This is not the first time the men have voiced their support for the women's gender …

U.S. women's national team to appeal pay claims after working conditions settlement
3 years, 8 months ago

U.S. women's national team to appeal pay claims after working conditions settlement

The Hindu  

The U.S. women's national team can proceed with their appeal over claims for equal pay after a judge on Monday approved a settlement between the United States Soccer Federation and the players over working conditions. The women's team sued their governing body in 2019, alleging gender discrimination in compensation and nearly every other aspect of playing conditions and months later …

Women’s team, US Soccer settle part of their lawsuit
4 years ago

Women’s team, US Soccer settle part of their lawsuit

Associated Press  

U.S. women’s national team players and the U.S. Soccer Federation settled their long-running lawsuit over inequitable working conditions compared with the men’s team while leaving their dispute over unequal pay for additional litigation. Following the U.S. victory in last year’s World Cup final in Lyon, France, the crowd chanted “Equal Pay!” as players celebrated on the field. “The goal for …

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Settles Part Of Gender Discrimination Suit
4 years ago

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Settles Part Of Gender Discrimination Suit

NPR  

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Settles Part Of Gender Discrimination Suit Enlarge this image toggle caption Seth Wenig/AP Seth Wenig/AP The U.S. Soccer Federation has reached a proposed settlement with the Women's National Team in a legal battle over working conditions but a dispute over equal pay with that of their male counterparts continues. The agreement, filed in the U.S. District …

England's Men's And Women's Teams Receive Equal Pay, Says FA
4 years, 3 months ago

England's Men's And Women's Teams Receive Equal Pay, Says FA

News 18  

England’s men’s and women’s national football teams are being paid the same appearance fee to represent their country, the Football Association said on Thursday. Caboclo, however, said prize money from the World Cup would be proportionally equal to what global football governing body FIFA pays the competing nations. FIFA offered prize money of $30 million to the teams in the …

Op-Ed: If the goal is equity, the U.S. women and men should team up to bargain with U.S. Soccer
4 years, 5 months ago

Op-Ed: If the goal is equity, the U.S. women and men should team up to bargain with U.S. Soccer

LA Times  

The two-time defending World Cup champion U.S. women’s soccer team has gone 31 games without a loss, but it suffered a stunning defeat in May when a federal judge dismissed the equal-pay claims in its gender-discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation. Large swaths of public opinion support the players and equal pay, and even the U.S. men’s team — …

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