Published 2 years ago

Equal pay deal for US women’s soccer approved by judge

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The settlement calls for the U.S. Soccer Federation to establish a fund with $2 million to benefit the players in their post-soccer careers. The sides settled the working conditions portion in December 2020, dealing with issues such as charter flights, accommodations and playing surfaces. They agreed in February to settle the remainder for $22 million.

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Associated Press News

Equal pay deal for US women's soccer approved by judge

The proposed $24 million settlement between U.S. women soccer players and the sport’s American governing body was given preliminary approval by a federal judge. U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner

2 years ago·United States

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USA Today

$24 million settlement in USWNT's equal pay lawsuit gets preliminary approval by federal judge

The USWNT will get paid the same as the USMNT, including an even split of World Cup prize money, under historic new collective bargaining agreements.

2 years ago·United States

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Hindustan Times

Equal pay deal for US women's soccer approved by judge

Players, including Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn and Alex Morgan, filed a complaint with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in April 2016.

2 years ago·New Delhi, India

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abc News

Equal pay deal for US women's soccer approved by judge

The proposed $24 million settlement between U.S. women soccer players and the sport’s American governing body was given preliminary approval by a federal judge

2 years ago·United States

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Washington Times

Equal pay deal for U.S. women’s soccer approved by judge

The proposed $24 million settlement between U.S. women soccer players and the sport’s American governing body was given preliminary approval Thursday by a federal judge, who scheduled a Dec. 5 hearing for final approval.

2 years ago·United States

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KRDO

Equal pay deal for US women's soccer approved by judge

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The proposed $24 million settlement between U.S. women soccer players and the sport’s American governing body was given preliminary approval by a federal judge. U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner granted the motion for approval filed by the players. He scheduled a Dec. 5 hearing for final approval. Players, including Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn and Alex Morgan, sued in 2016. The U.S. Soccer Federation agreed in April to …

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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