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U.S. Women’s National Team Reportedly Settles With U.S Soccer On Equal Working Conditions

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U.S. Women's National Team Settles lawsuit

FRISCO, TX - MARCH 05: United States forward Christen Press (23) celebrates with United States midfielder Rose Lavelle (16) and teammates after scoring a goal during the Women's SheBelieves Cup match between the USA and England on March 05, 2020 at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire)

The U.S Women’s National Soccer Team has been pushing a Title XI lawsuit against U.S Soccer since March of 2019. Today, the USWNT had a victory. According to CBS Sports, the two sides agreed on a settlement for equal working conditions. This will include hotel accommodations, staffing, venues and travel, according to U.S. Soccer.

“We are pleased that the USWNT Players have fought for – and achieved – long overdue equal working conditions,” said USWNT spokesperson Molly Levinson.

“We now intend to file our appeal to the Court’s decision which does not account for the central fact in this case that women players have been paid at lesser rates than men who do the same job. We remain as committed as ever to our work to achieve the equal pay that we legally deserve. Our focus is on the future and ensuring we leave the game a better place for the next generation of women who will play for this team and this country.”

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While this is a victory for the team’s movement, there is still work to be done. The USWNT intends to continue their push for equal pay, as well.

“As a former USWNT player, I can promise you that I am committed to equality between the USWNT and USMNT. My goal is, and has always been, to come to a resolution on all equal pay matters and inspire a new era of collaboration, partnership and trust between the USWNT and the Federation,” said U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone in a statement.

The USWNT won the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a win over the Netherlands. The Men’s team did not qualify for the World Cup in 2018, after a loss to Trinidad and Tobago. It’s time we give the Women’s National Team a chance to make equal pay.

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