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. A group representing female soccer players filed the suit 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 lawsuit was settled out-of-court, the USSF settled with women's soccer stars. Carlos Cordeiro the USSF president, made the remarks about the differences in skill among men and women. Cordeiro claimed that women are better at math than men. However, this was untrue. After the allegations were made, Cordeiro resigned.
The settlement is $22,000,000, and will go to 28 USWNT athletes. The $2 million remainder will go to 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 soccer team claimed that they were less well paid than men and had to play in more dangerous conditions.
The women's teams are just as popular and well-known as their male counterparts. They share a combined total of 2.1 Million Instagram followers. Despite the negative press surrounding the U.S. Soccer settlement, the women's team remains one of the most popular sports in the United States.
Settlement contingent on ratification of new collective bargaining agreement by USWNT players 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. 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.
The U.S. Soccer Federation's new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), will ensure that both sides will enjoy equal working conditions and pay 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.
In March 2016, a player association representing the USWNT filed a complaint to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging that the USWNT had been unfairly discriminated against. 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. They reached an agreement that will ensure equal pay to players and better the game for women in the United States.
Future of women’s soccer will be affected by the settlement
A federal judge dismissed many aspects in the lawsuit filed by USWNT soccer players against U.S.S. Soccer. It's unclear whether the settlement will affect the future of women's soccer in the United States. It does however indicate that the USWNT will receive equal compensation for World Cup wins as for other competitive events. The USWNT's latest collective bargaining deal will need to be approved in court.
It has been a win for women's soccer that the players' collective bargaining agreements have been reached. This agreement will result in a significant increase for women's soccer teams in base pay and improved match bonuses. Some players could see their income doubled by this change. The players will now have the ability to control their licensing and marketing rights in addition to increased salaries.
It also supports future generations. The settlement will allow female players to enjoy the same travel and benefits as their male counterparts. It will also help to restore trust between players and federations. This will be the first step towards the long-term goal, which is to improve the future of women’s soccer.