soccer
Women’s World Cup: Championship U.S. team still earn less than men
June 19, 2019The U.S. women’s soccer team outperforms its male counterpart but earns less — like women in every other field.
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U.S. Soccer Federation denies sex discrimination, blames lack of revenue for pay disparity
May 14, 2019Denial, it’s not just a river in Egypt.
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Champion U.S. women’s soccer team sues soccer federation for sexual discrimination
March 8, 2019They win more medals and generate more revenue than the men's team, yet women soccer players are paid less and face harsher working conditions.
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Refugee soccer player faces extradition hearings in Thailand
February 6, 2019Thailand’s government insisted Monday it cannot free a detained soccer player who has refugee status in Australia until hearings on Bahrain’s request for his extradition are completed.
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United Soccer League players unionize, prep for contract negotiations
November 27, 2018This morning, the USL formally recognized the USL Players Association as an independent union representing players in the U.S. second division.
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