In order to ensure that the new collective bargaining agreement between the USWNT and players' union is ratified, the U.S. Soccer Federation will settle a woman's soccer case. The suit was brought by players who claim that the league discriminates against women players. The settlement is contingent on the USWNT players' union ratifying the new collective bargainING agreement. This agreement will help to stabilize women's football in the United States.
U.S. Soccer settles with women's soccer players
After their court case was dismissed, the USSF reached a settlement with female soccer players. The lawsuit was brought about by comments made by Carlos Cordeiro, the president of the USSF, about the differences in skill between men and women. Cordeiro claimed that men are more skilled than women, but that is false. After the allegations became public, Cordeiro resigned.
The settlement is $22 million and will be distributed to 28 players on the USWNT. The remaining $2 million will go towards a women's soccer charity. This settlement is the result of litigation that was filed against USSF in 2019. It was based on allegations that the USSF discriminates against women. The women's team claimed they were not paid as much as men and that they were exposed to more dangerous playing conditions.
The women's team has become just as popular as their male counterparts. They share a combined total of 2.1 Million Instagram followers. Despite negative media coverage surrounding the U.S. Soccer settlement the women's soccer team is still one of America's most beloved sports.
Settlement contingent on ratification of new collective bargaining agreement by USWNT players association
The United States Soccer Federation was able to reach a tentative deal with the USWNT Players Association. However, this settlement is subject to the ratification or modification of a collective bargaining agreement. The settlement is a major win for gender equality in the game. The parties have agreed to extend the current CBA through March 31, at which point the parties will seek final approval of the settlement.
New collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) between the U.S. Soccer Federation, the USWNT players' union and the U.S. Soccer Federation will guarantee equal pay and working conditions for both teams in December 2020. The settlement allows both men and women to be paid according the their performance. In addition, both teams will get equal pay through the pay-to–play system.
A USWNT players association filed a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the USWNT was unfairly treated. Despite the dismissal of the complaint, US Soccer indicated that it was willing to negotiate and announced in November that it had offered players the same contracts as the men's team. They reached an agreement that will ensure equal pay to players and better the game for women in the United States.
The impact of settlement on the future of women's football
A federal judge threw out many aspects the lawsuit brought by the USWNT against U.S. Football. It is not clear if the settlement will impact the future development of women's soccer within the United States. The settlement does show that the USWNT is paid equally for World Cup victories and other competitive events. The USWNT's collective bargaining agreement must be approved by the District Court.
The players' collective bargaining agreement has been a win-win for women's soccer. It means that women's team will be able to earn an increase in their base salary and match bonuses. Some players could see their income doubled by this change. Not only will players be paid more, but they will also have full control of their licensing and marketing rights.
The settlement provides support for future generations. The settlement will allow female players to enjoy the same travel and benefits as their male counterparts. It will also improve trust between players and federations. This will be the first step in the long-term goal for improving women's soccer.