The U.S. Soccer Federation reached an agreement to resolve a women's-soccer lawsuit. This was in anticipation of the ratification a new collective bargaining arrangement with the USWNT player's union. A group of women soccer players brought the case against the league. The settlement is contingent upon the ratification by the USWNT players union of a new collective bargainING arrangement. This will help stabilize women soccer 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. Carlos Cordeiro the USSF president, made the remarks about the differences in skill among men and women. Cordeiro claimed that men had more skills than women. This was incorrect. After the allegations became public, Cordeiro resigned.
The settlement amounts to $22 million. It will be divided among 28 USWNT members. The $2 million remainder will go to a women’s soccer charity. The settlement resolves litigation that was filed in 2019 against the USSF on the grounds that gender discrimination exists in the United States soccer federation. 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 teams are just as popular and well-known as their male counterparts. Their combined Instagram followers are 2.1 million. Despite all the negative press surrounding U.S. Soccer Settlement, the women’s soccer team remains one the most loved sports in the United States.
Settlement contingent upon the ratification of a new collective agreement by USWNT player association
The United States Soccer Federation and the USWNT Players Association reached a tentative settlement, which is contingent upon the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement. This settlement is a huge win for gender equality. The parties have agreed on extending the current CBA to March 31, at which time they will seek final approval.
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. US Soccer announced in November, that it had offered players the same contracts that the men's team and that it would negotiate despite the dismissal. The two sides made an agreement that will ensure equal pay for players and improve 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. The settlement won't have any impact on the future American women's soccer. The settlement does show that the USWNT is paid equally for World Cup victories and other competitive events. District courts will need to approve the new collective bargaining agreement of the USWNT.
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 may see this as doubling their income. Not only will players be paid more, but they will also have full control of their licensing and marketing rights.
It also supports future generations. Settlements will enable female players to have the same travel benefits and benefits as male players. 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.