Judge Dismisses Unequal Pay Claim By U.S. Women's National Soccer Team

The US Women's national soccer team filed a lawsuit against the US Soccer Federation, claiming unequal pay compared to the men's team, citing violations of the Equal Pay Act and the Civil Rights Act. A District Judge dismissed the Equal Pay Act claim but allowed the Civil Rights Act allegations to proceed. The ruling highlighted that the women's team earned more overall but played more games. The plaintiffs expressed disappointment and plan to appeal, emphasizing their commitment to gender equality in sports.

What were the two main grounds on which the US Women's national soccer team based their lawsuit?

What was the outcome of the District Judge's ruling regarding the Equal Pay Act claim?

What was the average earnings per game for the women's national team from 2015 to 2019?

How did the earnings of the women's national team compare to the men's team over the specified period?

What is the commitment expressed by the spokesperson for the plaintiffs regarding equal pay?