U.S. soccer has agreed to an equal pay deal for men and women, in a major development
The U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and the US women’s national team players association (USWNTPA) and the United States National Soccer Team Players Association (USNSTPA) have signed an equal pay deal.
It will see equal pay for male and female players for games and World Cup prize money.
In a bid to cement a global standard, US soccer will be “the first Federation in the world to equalize FIFA World Cup prize money”
The agreement will also mean an equal portion of broadcast, partners, and sponsorship revenue will be divided into male and female teams.
It also includes significant support for child care, parental leave, and mental health support.
There is hope this move will inspire other soccer organisations around the world to do the same.
The major announcement comes six months before the USMNT is scheduled to take part in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, on November 21