2019 World Cup US Women’s National Soccer Team
Carlos Cordeiro, former president of U.S. Soccer Federation, faces criticism after his remarks towards the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team. Earlier this month, Cordeiro commented on men and women’s overall ability to play soccer and how it was “not a sexist stereotype but an indisputable science.” A couple days ago, the president resigned and apologized for his discriminating words in a formal letter as well as a statement on Twitter.
Former President Carlos Cordeiro
The fight for gender pay equality continues within every sport especially for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team. The Washington Post shares the constant fight between the team and its government. According to ESPN, “the intense scrutiny on Cordeiro and the U.S. Soccer Federation, which began with court filings in the equal pay lawsuit that disparaged players on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team. plaintiffs in the suit. Women did not have the equal skill to men [which resulted in a public outrage.] The senior men’s national team level is materially influenced by the level of certain physical attributes such as speed and strength.”
Former President and Womens National Soccer Team Players
US Soccer Federation President
Cindy Cone
Soccer Commissioner Don Garber
Soccer commissioner Don Garber and U.S. Soccer Federation Cindy Cone took over the federation due to the lack of leadership within the organization. The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team has higher ratings than the mens team, four world titles (the men do not have any) and higher revenue which proves higher pay should be part of the discussion. Will Cindy Cone help bring light to this situation and create opportunities for higher pay for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team?
CNBC shares the lawsuit which proposed a revenue sharing model to test the current theories of pay gaps and player compensation. Women’s soccer is creating the pathway for successful players around the world. They deserve every penny coming their way!
Equal Pay Act 
Pay Difference in National Soccer Teams
Business Insider shares that the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team is suing for $67 million for discrimination and back pay from the U.S. Soccer Federation based on violations of Title VII and Equal Pay Act. The U.S. Soccer team has set the bar high for the rest of the world. When the best is not good enough, you fight harder for it until it is!
References:
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/19/us-womens-soccer-games-now-generate-more-revenue-than-mens.html