Australia's women footballers to earn same base pay as men
5 years, 7 months ago

Australia's women footballers to earn same base pay as men

The Hindu  

Australia's professional female footballers secured a landmark pay rise Friday that will see them receive the same minimum wage as their male counterparts in a win for gender equality. READ | Australia's major sports pledge to close gender-pay gap Football Federation Australia hailed the move as “an outcome that delivers on the gender equity principle of 'same base pay for same base work'”. READ | Women’s World Cup kicks off with interest at a new high 'Right thing to do' Australia is not the only nation pressing for change with the US women's football squad in March filing a federal lawsuit in Los Angeles alleging gender discrimination by the United States Soccer Federation. It claims the federation had “utterly failed to promote gender equality” between the women's team and far less successful men's national team, with the players seeking millions of dollars in back pay and damages. READ | Women's World Cup: How the 1999 team changed football in the United States WSL chief executive Sophie Goldschmidt said it was “simply the right thing to do” in announcing the move last September.

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A-League Women losing stars to 'unsustainable' part-time competition
1 week, 4 days ago

A-League Women losing stars to 'unsustainable' part-time competition

ABC  

Over the weekend, Melbourne Victory star Beattie Goad announced her retirement from football at just 27, which comes as players say the part-time nature of the competition is unsustainable long-term. Women footballers sound urgent call for full-time ALW Photo shows Sydney FC A-League Women players celebrate with the championship trophy. If you suddenly give players resources and the time that …

Women’s Euro 2025 players to receive share of prize money for first time
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Women’s Euro 2025 players to receive share of prize money for first time

The Hindu  

Players participating in the Women’s Euro 2025 will receive a percentage of the prize money for the first time, European football’s governing body UEFA announced on Monday. The UEFA Executive Committee approved a prize pot of 41 million euros for the tournament in Switzerland, representing a 156 per cent increase from the 2022 event, with participating national associations distributing a …

Deaf Football Australia women's team head to America
7 months, 1 week ago

Deaf Football Australia women's team head to America

ABC  

David Lipson: The Matildas aren't the only national women's team preparing to represent Australia this weekend. Deaf Football Australia's national women's team is gearing up for an historic opening match in the United States, where they've been invited to open for one of the world's top teams. Elizabeth Cramsie: At Lily's Football Centre in Sydney, the members of the Deaf …

Women's sport in Australia is on a fast upward trajectory — but which leagues pay the most and is there any sort of equality?
1 year, 1 month ago

Women's sport in Australia is on a fast upward trajectory — but which leagues pay the most and is there any sort of equality?

ABC  

Never before have women's sports been so prominent in Australia. Players in the Women's National Cricket League earn a minimum of $54,557 a year. Cricket Australia says its players on WNCL and WBBL contracts can earn on average $151,019, including super, prize money, match fees and so on. Players in the Australian Rugby 7s team earn on average $110,000 per …

Australia squad to donate Palestine match fees to Gaza humanitarian efforts
1 year, 1 month ago

Australia squad to donate Palestine match fees to Gaza humanitarian efforts

New York Times  

The Australia men’s football team will donate a percentage of their match fees from their World Cup qualifier against Palestine towards humanitarian efforts in Gaza. The players’ union, Professional Footballers Australia, have confirmed players will donate a percentage of match fees to Oxfam’s humanitarian work in Gaza, via the PFA’s Footballers’ Trust. “But for us as players we’ve spoken about …

Matildas switch to match, commercial payments under new Australia pay deal
1 year, 2 months ago

Matildas switch to match, commercial payments under new Australia pay deal

The Hindu  

Australia’s Matildas will join their male counterparts in the Socceroos in receiving match and commercial payments instead of centralised contracts under the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement announced on Wednesday. Football Australia said the four-year deal would enhance the revenue-sharing model adopted under the last CBA after what the body described as a period of “unparalleled international success” …

Pay dispute between England women’s international players and FA appears to be resolved
1 year, 3 months ago

Pay dispute between England women’s international players and FA appears to be resolved

The Hindu  

Players from the England women’s team appear to have reached an agreement with the country’s football federation regarding a dispute over bonuses and commercial structures. England captain Millie Bright said at a news conference on Thursday that the players “feel really confident moving forward about the structure we now have in place” with the Football Association. In a statement released …

PFA asking trade unions to support equal rights for England women’s football players
1 year, 3 months ago

PFA asking trade unions to support equal rights for England women’s football players

The Hindu  

England’s female players deserve equal rights now, Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Maheta Molango has said, telling the TUC Congress on Tuesday that the disparity in treatment of men and women “simply isn’t acceptable”. “A seat at the table is no use when the decisions have already been made.” The PFA’s plea comes after former player Karen Carney’s UK government-commissioned …

Wins and winnings: On FIFA Women’s World Cup and Spain’s maiden win
1 year, 4 months ago

Wins and winnings: On FIFA Women’s World Cup and Spain’s maiden win

The Hindu  

Every global women’s sports competition is more than just a mere sporting spectacle. The FIFA Women’s World Cup, which ended on Sunday following Spain’s narrow 1-0 victory over England, forms a crucial part of this movement. Under the dazzling Sydney night sky, a whopping 75,784 fans at Stadium Australia witnessed Spain lift its maiden World Cup to join Germany as …

Women’s World Cup teams head home to different futures
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup teams head home to different futures

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Teams headed home from the Women’s World Cup with uncertain futures but hopes that the monthlong tournament would spur new interest and further investment in the game. “We need to be ready, because after this FIFA Women’s World Cup women’s football is going to explode in every single one of your countries,” FIFA chief women’s football officer Sarai …

Women's World Cup teams head home to different futures
1 year, 4 months ago

Women's World Cup teams head home to different futures

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Teams headed home from the …

Australia pledges $128 mln for women’s sport to cement World Cup legacy
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia pledges $128 mln for women’s sport to cement World Cup legacy

The Hindu  

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday promised A$200 million for women’s sport in the wake of the Matildas run to a maiden Women’s World Cup semifinals. Albanese said the funds would be used to improve sports facilities and equipment for women and girls, with soccer tipped to need “significant resourcing” following the Matildas’ standout World Cup campaign. “We want …

Australia flight prices and demand surge ahead of Womens World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia flight prices and demand surge ahead of Womens World Cup final

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Football fans who wish to travel to Australia this weekend to cheer on the Lionesses in …

‘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 …

World Cup needs to be Australia’s starting point, not the finish: Gustavsson
1 year, 4 months ago

World Cup needs to be Australia’s starting point, not the finish: Gustavsson

The Hindu  

Australia’s dream of hoisting the Women’s World Cup trophy is over but the co-host is determined to take more than a bronze medal away from a watershed tournament. The Matildas lost 3-1 to England on Wednesday but won over a nation during their first run to World Cup semifinals, drawing record crowds and TV audiences. Australia captain and Chelsea striker …

Bigger bonuses could change lives for tiny teams that advance in Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 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 …

Life-Changing Bonuses for Players at Women's World Cup: How FIFA is Rewarding Players for Their Achievements
1 year, 5 months ago

Life-Changing Bonuses for Players at Women's World Cup: How FIFA is Rewarding Players for Their Achievements

The Hindu  

Players, who reached the knockout round at the Women’s World Cup, got larger individual bonuses that can be life-changing for many of them. “I’m the breadwinner, so I’ll be doing everything for my mom.” READ: Colombia wakes up to momentous victory at Women’s World Cup Deneisha Blackwood, part of the Jamaica squad eliminated by Colombia in the knockouts, described the …

Much-needed payout grows to life-altering levels for tiny teams that advance in Women's World Cup
1 year, 5 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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Bigger bonuses could change lives for tiny teams that advance in Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

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

Associated Press  

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 of them. A lot of us have bills to pay and family to take care of,” Blackwood said, “and I think for the younger generation, especially, football doesn’t make you a lot of money. “The team …

Germany players commit some of their Women’s World Cup bonuses to grassroots programs
1 year, 5 months ago

Germany players commit some of their Women’s World Cup bonuses to grassroots programs

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Money has been a big talking point at this Women’s World Cup, from the lack of federation support for some teams and players, to the smaller prize pool FIFA is offering compared with the men’s World Cup in 2022, to the players not being paid their World Cup bonuses directly. Ahead of its opening match Monday versus Morocco …

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 …

FIFA can’t guarantee federations will pay promised $30,000 per player at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA can’t guarantee federations will pay promised $30,000 per player at Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

FIFA President Gianni Infantino could make no guarantee Wednesday that the member federations will distribute the $30,000 payments promised to every player at the Women’s World Cup. FIFA’s agreement means that half of the total World Cup prize money fund of $110 million will be paid to the players in the 32 teams. The prize pool is more than three …

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 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 …

Australia’s Matildas call for equal prize money for men’s and women’s World Cups
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia’s Matildas call for equal prize money for men’s and women’s World Cups

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Australia’s Matildas have called for equal prize money for soccer’s global showpiece tournaments just days out from kicking off the Women’s World Cup in Sydney. All 23 members of Australia’s World Cup roster, i ncluding star forward Sam Kerr, spoke in a video released by the players’ union on Monday to acknowledge the growth of the women’s game …

Australia team criticise gender disparity in Women’s World Cup prize money on eve of tournament opener
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia team criticise gender disparity in Women’s World Cup prize money on eve of tournament opener

New York Times  

The Australia Women’s national team have criticised the gender disparity in World Cup prize money, while also identifying that several nations do not yet have collective bargaining rights. Australia released their message in a video published by Professional Footballers’ Australia three days before the start of the World Cup, which they will jointly host alongside New Zealand. For those within …

A score to settle: Where are we in the fight for pay parity in sport?
1 year, 6 months ago

A score to settle: Where are we in the fight for pay parity in sport?

Hindustan Times  

Last month, FIFA, world football’s governing body, kept a promise it made in March. The inaugural FIH Pro League, field hockey’s top-tier competition, gave the winning men’s and women’s teams the same prize money in 2019. Over the last decade, India’s national tennis championships and table-tennis events across all age groups award the same prize money to men and women. …

England players unhappy over performance bonuses and commercial strategy ahead of Women’s World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

England players unhappy over performance bonuses and commercial strategy ahead of Women’s World Cup

New York Times  

England players are unhappy with the Football Association over a lack of performance-related bonuses at the Women’s World Cup. The FA are not set to pay England players any performance-related bonuses at this summer’s World Cup following June’s announcement that players will receive individual performance-related payments from FIFA. The FA has paid England performance-related bonuses at previous major tournaments but …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: All you need to know
1 year, 6 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: All you need to know

Al Jazeera  

Australia and New Zealand host the ninth edition of Women’s World Cup football from July 20 to August 20. The Women’s World Cup will take place in two countries: Australia and New Zealand. The first two games of the tournament are New Zealand vs Norway at Eden Park in Auckland and Australia vs Republic of Ireland at Stadium Australia in …

FIFA Women’s World Cup opener sold out: tournament boss
1 year, 6 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup opener sold out: tournament boss

The Hindu  

Co-host Australia will play its opening game of next month’s Women’s World Cup in front of a full house, a senior FIFA official told AFP Tuesday. With less than 25 days until kick-off, the tournament boss says only a “few thousand” tickets are left for New Zealand’s opening game at Eden Park, where capacity will be just under 40,000. “Yes, …

New Zealand needs to lift ticket sales for FIFA Women’s World Cup: FIFA
1 year, 6 months ago

New Zealand needs to lift ticket sales for FIFA Women’s World Cup: FIFA

The Hindu  

Women’s World Cup co-host New Zealand needs to lift ticket sales in the coming weeks given the relatively modest “selling power” of the National Football Ferns team, FIFA executive Sarai Bareman has said. “So there’s a bit more of a lift to do in the coming weeks.” More than one million tickets have been sold for the July 20 - …

FIFPro releases report on disparities in Women’s World Cup qualifying
1 year, 6 months ago

FIFPro releases report on disparities in Women’s World Cup qualifying

The Hindu  

The path to the FIFA Women’s World Cup has been vastly uneven for the teams headed to Australia and New Zealand next month. “This is so we all can commit to meaningful changes that look at the overall opportunities the FIFA Women’s World Cup can deliver to a greater number of players than those that just appear at the final …

All players at Women’s World Cup to get at least $30,000 in prize money; winners to get $270,000
1 year, 7 months ago

All players at Women’s World Cup to get at least $30,000 in prize money; winners to get $270,000

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Every player at the Women’s World Cup will be paid at least $30,000 by FIFA, and the 23 players in the title-winning team will each get $270,000. It means more than half of FIFA’s total prize money fund of $110 million must be paid to the players in the 32 team squads. FIFA said it is making “a …

FIFA to guarantee player compensation at 2023 Women’s World Cup: Why that’s significant
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA to guarantee player compensation at 2023 Women’s World Cup: Why that’s significant

New York Times  

FIFA announced an increased investment in this summer’s World Cup in a new circular sent to participating countries. While the circular is not yet publicly available, the document — viewed by The Athletic — provides specific financial information on how FIFA plans to “ the development of the competition and the women’s game in general, as well as a more …

Australia’s Big Bash League boosts player payments amid T20 talent war
1 year, 8 months ago

Australia’s Big Bash League boosts player payments amid T20 talent war

The Hindu  

International players in Australia’s Big Bash League are set for a big pay-rise after a shake-up of the domestic T20 tournament’s contracting system, amid a global battle for talent. That will allow the clubs to pick Australia’s high-profile players for odd games if they become available for selection during the country’s international home summer. “With top international players able to …

Cricket Australia increases average pay for women and men, lifts Big Bash League salary cap in new deal
1 year, 9 months ago

Cricket Australia increases average pay for women and men, lifts Big Bash League salary cap in new deal

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia is set to lift the salary cap for its domestic Twenty20 league by 50% and increase the minimum and average pay for the women’s national team by 25% as part of a five-year deal agreed with the player union. The salary cap for each team in the men’s Big Bash League will increase to 3 million Australian dollars …

“FIFA reserves at $4BN after World Cup; more to come in 2026”
1 year, 10 months ago

“FIFA reserves at $4BN after World Cup; more to come in 2026”

The Hindu  

FIFA had reserves of almost $4 billion after a financially successful 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and booming hospitality and ticket sales at the 2026 tournament in North America are expected to add billions to the income of soccer’s international governing body. FIFA said it got a combined $929 million in Qatar from ticket sales for the 64 games and …

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 …

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 …

New CBA sees AFLW players receive 94 per cent pay rise with season set to start in August
2 years, 7 months ago

New CBA sees AFLW players receive 94 per cent pay rise with season set to start in August

ABC  

The AFL and AFL Players Association have agreed on a one-year collective bargaining agreement that will see the next AFLW season begin in August this year, while the players will also receive a significant boost in salary. Key points: The AFLW minimum salary has increased to $39,184 per season, up from $20,239 The two top-paid players per club will receive …

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 …

USWNT, USMNT achieve equal pay: How they reached a historic benchmark
2 years, 7 months ago

USWNT, USMNT achieve equal pay: How they reached a historic benchmark

New York Times  

For years, the slogan has been ubiquitous: “One Nation. On Wednesday, following a bitter lawsuit and lengthy, occasionally contentious negotiating process, the U.S. Soccer Federation and the players’ unions for the U.S. women’s and men’s national teams announced that they have agreed to separate collective bargaining agreements that achieve equal pay through identical economic terms for both teams. The two …

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 team players see settlement as turning point
2 years, 10 months ago

US women’s team players see settlement as turning point

Associated Press  

U.S. women’s national team players who spent years battling for pay equity lauded as historic an agreement by U.S. Soccer to pay $24 million to settle a discrimination dispute with the team, as well as a commitment to equalize pay and bonuses to match the men’s team. “I think we’re going to look back on this moment and just think, …

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 …

American Women Players Settle Suit Vs US Soccer For $24 Million
2 years, 10 months ago

American Women Players Settle Suit Vs US Soccer For $24 Million

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING U.S. women soccer players reached a landmark agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay, a deal in which they are promised $24 million plus bonuses that match those of the men. “Now we can shift the focus to other things, most importantly, growing the game at all levels …

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 …

USWNT players reach settlement with U.S. Soccer for total of $24 million in pay discrimination lawsuit
2 years, 10 months ago

USWNT players reach settlement with U.S. Soccer for total of $24 million in pay discrimination lawsuit

New York Times  

The 28 U.S. women’s national team players who sued U.S. Soccer for pay discrimination in 2019 have reached a proposed settlement with the federation on Tuesday morning. Her knowing and experiencing all of this herself, probably worse than we had it, and knowing what a big champion she was of this, in potentially the face of some opposition.” Assuming it’s …

Women’s team players, US Soccer extend labor deal 3 months
3 years ago

Women’s team players, US Soccer extend labor deal 3 months

Associated Press  

The U.S. Soccer Federation and the union for its women’s national team agreed to a three-month extension of their labor contract through March, a move announced on the same day players filed a brief asking a federal appeals court to reinstate their equal pay claim. “USWNT players will have no restrictions as to the league in which they play club …

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