SI.com · Mar 9, 2021
California Rep. Doris Matsui Introduces USWNT Equal Pay Bill
Congresswomen Doris Matsui and Rosa DeLauro introduced a bill on Monday that aims to "ensure the World Cup-winning USWNT are paid fair and equitable wages compared to the U.S. Men’s team."
Monday's bill comes less than six months after the U.S. women’s national team settled a lawsuit with the U.S. Soccer Federation regarding unequal pay. The settlement did not address compensation issues, though the players did earn improved travel conditions and support staff.
The USWNT's initial lawsuit claimed the USSF did not pay female players equitably under their collective bargaining agreement. The women's team asked for more than $66 million in damages.