02-22-2022, 04:14 PM
https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/us...eneration/
U.S. women soccer players reached a landmark agreement with the sport's American governing body on Tuesday 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. Here's what to know:
The U.S. Soccer Federation and the women announced a deal Tuesday that will have players split $22 million, about one-third of what they had sought in damages. The USSF also agreed to establish a fund with $2 million to benefit the players in their post-soccer careers and charitable efforts aimed at growing the sport for women. The USSF committed to providing an equal rate of pay for the women's and men's national teams -- including World Cup bonuses -- subject to collective bargaining agreements with the unions that separately represent the women and men.