US Soccer Agrees to Equal Pay Deal for Men’s and Women’s Teams

US Soccer Agrees to Equal Pay Deal , for Men’s and Women’s Teams. CNBC reports that on May 18, the U.S. women's national soccer team (USWNT) reached an equal pay deal with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) after years of battling the gender wage gap.

CNBC reports that on May 18, the U.S. women's national soccer team (USWNT) reached an equal pay deal with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) after years of battling the gender wage gap.

U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone said, "This is a truly historic moment.".

These agreements have changed the game forever here in the United States and have the potential to change the game around the world, Cindy Parlow, U.S. Soccer President, via statement.

According to an official announcement, U.S. Soccer is set to become “the first Federation in the world to equalize FIFA World Cup prize money.”.

The agreements, which are good through 2028, also guarantee that men and women are paid the same appearance fees and game bonuses.

They will also be paid an equal portion of what U.S. Soccer makes from its sponsorship deals and other revenue.

Additional benefits will include child care, parental leave, equal access to quality venues and playing surfaces and more.

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In 2016, Becky Sauerbrunn, Hope Solo, Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe went to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with a discrimination complaint.

In 2016, Becky Sauerbrunn, Hope Solo, Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe went to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with a discrimination complaint.

In 2016, Becky Sauerbrunn, Hope Solo, Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe went to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with a discrimination complaint.

In 2016, Becky Sauerbrunn, Hope Solo, Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe went to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with a discrimination complaint.

In 2016, Becky Sauerbrunn, Hope Solo, Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe went to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with a discrimination complaint.

In 2019, 28 USWNT members filed a lawsuit against the USSF.

The $24 million settlement agreed upon by the USWNT and USSF earlier this year was contingent on establishing a new collective bargaining agreement between the two entities.

In an interview with 'Today,' Sauerbrunn said, "I am feeling extreme pride.".

To be able to say finally, equal pay for equal work feels very, very good, Becky Sauerbrunn, on 'Today'