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Megan Rapinoe returns as USWNT's SheBelieves Cup roster announced

Forward Sophia Smith is still nursing a foot injury and won't play in the Americans' upcoming three matches against Canada, Japan and Brazil.

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Megan Rapinoe, Sophia Smith to miss January friendlies vs. New Zealand

USWNT stars Megan Rapinoe and Sophia Smith will be out injured for the upcoming friendlies vs. New Zealand.

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US House passes equal pay bill in latest women's soccer win

The House has passed a bill that ensures equal compensation for U.S. women competing in international events.

Women's World Cup 2023: Five reasons to get excited right now

While the men's World Cup is about to wrap up, the Women's World Cup is right around the corner with a new generation of talent ready to grab the trophy.

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Women's World Cup 2023: Five reasons to get excited right now

From an expanded field to a farewell to superstars to a welcoming of the next generation, this Women's World Cup promises to pack plenty of intrigue.

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U.S. women's soccer team on wrong side of history after third straight loss

The U.S. women's national soccer team was on the wrong side of history after their loss to Germany on Thursday, as it was their third straight for the first time since the early 1990s.

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Womenโ€™s soccer is finally having the moment its always deserved

It seems that after every Womenโ€™s World Cup that the United States Womenโ€™s National Team wins (USWNT for short), there will be a boom in the sport.

United States women's national soccer team formally signs years-in-the-making equal pay deal after defeating Nigeria in friendly

"It's such a proud moment for all of us," Megan Rapinoe said. "...That same 'never say die' attitude we had on the field, that's the same vibe we brought to this."

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Appreciation: Sue Bird gives basketball lasting assist

Sue Bird just knows how to win.

U.S. Soccer, players formally sign equal pay agreements

Representatives for the menโ€™s and womenโ€™s U.S. national teams signed their historic collective bargaining agreements with U.S. Soccer, formally closing a long and acrimonious fight over equal pay.

Equal pay deal for US women's soccer approved by judge

The proposed $24 million settlement between U.S. women soccer players and the sportโ€™s American governing body was approved by a federal judge.

Griner's Russian trial considers medicinal use of cannabis

The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner in a Russian court focused Tuesday on testimony that cannabis, while illegal in Russia, is regarded in other countries as having legitimate medicinal use.

US women's team has new vibe, work to do before World Cup

The U.S. women's national soccer team has a new look with young talent, and coach Vlatko Andonovski has tweaked its traditional straightforward and speedy attack to take a more nuanced approach.

At ESPYS, Rapinoe, Curry, others urge fellow athletes to do more to get Brittney Griner freed

Soccer's Megan Rapinoe, the NBA's Steph Curry and others implored their fellow athletes to step up efforts to get Moscow to let the WNBA superstar go home.

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Rapinoe, King urge freedom for Brittney Griner at The ESPYS

Detained WNBA star Brittney Griner was front and center at The ESPYS.

Simone Biles swipes back at Trump lawyer who called her a 'loser' after she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom: 'Who is Jenna Ellis?'

"Who is Jenna Ellis? Asking for everyone," Simone Biles tweeted in response to criticisms from Ellis, a Trump lawyer that called Biles a "loser."

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Trump Lawyer Jenna Ellis Mocked For Calling Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe 'Losers'

Twitter users quickly noted that Biles and Rapinoe each have a boatload of achievements, while Ellis has a series of election suit losses.

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US women beat Jamaica 5-0 at the W Championship

The U.S. womenโ€™s national team qualified for the 2023 World Cup on Thursday night at the CONCACAF W Championship.

Megan Rapinoe used a not-so-hidden message to urge President Joe Biden to help bring Brittney Griner home

While accepting the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the pink-haired soccer icon wore a coat with BG โ€” the initials of the WNBA star detained in Russia โ€” sewn into the lapel.

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Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords

President Joe Biden has presented the nation's highest civilian honor to 17 people, including gymnast Simone Biles and the late Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain.

Rapinoe, Giffords, Denzel Washington to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Biden is awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 17 people, including Simone Biles, Denzel Washington, Gabby Giffords and, posthumously, inventor Steve Jobs and John McCain.

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Morgan scores twice and US women down Haiti 3-0

Alex Morgan scored a pair of first-half goals and the U.S. womenโ€™s national team defeated Haiti 3-0 on Monday in the opening match of the CONCACAF W Championship.

Rapinoe's role changing as US preps for World Cup qualifying

Megan Rapinoeโ€™s on-field role on the U.S. national team is changing as the team looks to qualify for the 2023 event.

Biden to award Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Denzel Washington

President Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 17 athletes, activists, sports stars, business leaders and politicians.

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Biden to award Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords

The White House says President Joe Biden will present the nation's highest civilian honor to 17 people, including gymnast Simone Biles, actor Denzel Washington and the late Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain, with whom Biden served in the Senate.

Smith scores twice, US women beat Colombia 3-0 in Colorado

Sophia Smith scored twice in the second half and the U.S. womenโ€™s national team beat Colombia 3-0 on Saturday night to extend its home unbeaten streak to 68 games.

Athletes react to the Supreme Court's abortion decision

U.S. national soccer team star Megan Rapinoe is among a group of leading sports figures who have expressed anger over the Supreme Courtโ€™s decision to strip the nationโ€™s constitutional protections for abortion, decrying an erosion of rights that women have had for a generation.

Rapinoe, Morgan back for US for World Cup qualifiers

Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan have been included on the U.S. national soccer team roster for the upcoming CONCACAF W Championship, which will determine four of the regionโ€™s teams in the 2023 Womenโ€™s World Cup.

US women's soccer equal pay victory decades in the making

The U.S. women's national team's efforts to secure equitable pay finally came to fruition this week when the players reached a collective bargaining agreement with U.S. Soccer that gives them the same pay as their male counterparts.

EXPLAINER: US Soccer's equal pay play and what it means

U.S. Soccer's agreement with its men's and women's national teams for equal pay has its roots in the past while it looks toward the future.

US Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men

The U.S. Soccer Federation has reached milestone agreements to pay its menโ€™s and womenโ€™s teams equally.

What can be done to close the gap between menโ€™s and womenโ€™s wages?

Tuesday, March 15, is Equal Pay Day and according to the National Committee on Pay Equity, the date symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year.

Biden urges private companies to help narrow gender pay gap

President Joe Biden marked Equal Pay Day by spotlighting new steps aimed at closing the gender pay gap for federal workers and contractors.

39 US women's team players back Cone for USSF president

Thirty-nine players on the women's national team endorsed Cindy Parlow Cone for a full four-year term as U.S. Soccer Federation president, a decision Friday that followed the settlement of six years of litigation between the players and the governing body. Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, among the leaders of the lawsuit, gave their endorsement to Cone a day before the vote by the USSF National Council. Cone is being challenged by her predecessor, Carlos Cordeiro, who was elected to a four-year term in 2018, then resigned in March 2020 after the organization sparked a backlash when its legal papers claimed the women had less physical ability and responsibility than their male counterparts.

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US women win SheBelieves Cup title, beating Iceland 5-0

Catarina Macario and Mallory Pugh each scored two goals and the U.S. womenโ€™s national team beat Iceland 5-0 on Wednesday night to win the SheBelieves Cup.

USWNT and U.S. Soccer Federation reach $24 million settlement in equal pay lawsuit: โ€˜Getting to this day has not been easyโ€™

The settlement is contingent on the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement for USWNT and U.S. Soccer, which could take months.

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American Women Players Settle Suit Vs. U.S. Soccer For $24M

The U.S. Soccer Federation committed to providing an equal rate of pay for the women's and men's national teams.

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US women's team players see settlement as turning point

U.S. women soccer players have reached a landmark agreement with the sportโ€™s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay.

US women take advantage of 3 own goals to beat New Zealand

Ashley Hatch and Mallory Pugh scored second-half goals for the U.S. womenโ€™s national team and three own goals in the first half by New Zealandโ€™s Meikayla Moore propelled the Americans to a 5-0 victory on Sunday in the SheBelieves Cup.

Ex-US Soccer president running again 2 years after quitting

Carlos Cordeiro is running to regain his job as U.S. Soccer Federation president, two years after he quit amid a backlash to the groupโ€™s lawyers filing legal papers claiming the womenโ€™s national team players had less physical ability and responsibility than their male counterparts.

Carli Lloyd plays final match for US in rout of South Korea

The U.S. women sent Carli Lloyd into retirement with a 6-0 rout of South Korea.

Carli Lloyd scores 5 goals, US women rout Paraguay 9-0

Carli Lloyd scored a career-high five goals and the United States routed Paraguay 9-0 on Thursday in the national teamโ€™s first game since the Olympics.

US Soccer says it has offered men, women identical contracts

The U.S. Soccer Federation says it has offered identical contract proposals to the playersโ€™ associations for the menโ€™s and womenโ€™s national teams, and the governing body said it would refuse to agree to a deal in which World Cup prize money is not equalized.

Inside Met Gala, where there's always someone more famous

There were enough tennis stars inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art at Monday's Met Gala, it seemed, to play a tournament.

Biden praises WNBA champs for social justice activism

President Joe Biden has honored the 2020 WNBA champions Seattle Storm at the White House.

Hope Solo accuses Megan Rapinoe of โ€˜almost bullyingโ€™ teammates into kneeling for anthem

Hope Solo, the former goalkeeper for the U.S. women's soccer team, said Megan Rapinoe has "almost" bullied teammates into kneeling in the name of activism.

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Goals: Megan Rapinoe launches 'The Call In' book club

Megan Rapinoe is such a fan of #MeToo pioneer Tarana Burke that the soccer star chose Burke's upcoming memoir, โ€œUnbound,โ€ for her new online book club before she had even read it.

Subway franchisees want to drop Megan Rapinoeโ€™s new ad amid Olympic controversy

Subway franchisees are in discussions to drop Team USA soccer star Megan Rapinoe from a new ad amid her National Anthem protests at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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US rolls to women's hoops gold medal in Bird's last Olympics

Sue Bird capped off her unblemished 17-year Olympics run with a record fifth gold medal.

Antivaccine, Anti-LGBTQ+ Texas Politician Dies After COVID Diagnosis

In social media posts, H. Scott Apley repeatedly questioned the need for vaccines and masks, along with ridiculing transgender people, Demi Lovato, Megan Rapinoe, and others.

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U.S. women's soccer team beats Australia 4-3 to capture bronze in Tokyo

The reigning World Cup champions were led by Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd, who had two goals each.

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US women earn bronze medal with 4-3 win over Australia

Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd each scored a pair of goals and the United States won the bronze medal in womenโ€™s soccer at the Tokyo Olympics with a 4-3 victory over Australia.

The US women will no doubt look different after the Olympics

The Olympics may be the last major soccer tournament for a few of the biggest stars on the U.S. womenโ€™s national team like forward Carli Lloyd.

Hubbard shy about making history as a transgender Olympian

Laurel Hubbard never wanted the attention that fell upon her.

U.S. women's national soccer team loses to Canada in Tokyo Olympics semifinal

It was a stunning upset in Tokyo. The loss ended the U.S. team's bid for gold.

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US women lose in soccer, win in volleyball, basketball

The quest for gold medals is on track for the U.S. womenโ€™s basketball and volleyball teams after finishing at the top of their groups in pool play.

Canada upsets US with 1-0 win in women's soccer

Jessie Fleming scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute and Canada earned a 1-0 semifinal victory over the United States in the Olympic womenโ€™s soccer competition.

U.S. Beats Netherlands In Penalty Shootout

They'll face Canada Monday in the semifinals.

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Goalie Alyssa Naeher makes huge saves as U.S. soccer team advances to Olympic semifinals

United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher stopped three penalty kicks as the U.S. gets past Netherlands.

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Rapinoe converts and US gets past Netherlands on penalties

Megan Rapinoe converted the deciding penalty in a shootout and the United States advanced to the semifinals of the womenโ€™s Olympic soccer tournament 4-2 following a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.

As Megan Rapinoe Promotes CBD Use, Sha'Carri Richardson Sits Out The Olympics

Critics are outraged, saying the anti-doping agency for the games is turning a blind eye for the white athlete on the heels of suspending the Black sprinter earlier this month.

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US advances to quarterfinals after 0-0 draw with Australia

The United States made it through to the quarterfinals of the womenโ€™s Olympic soccer competition after a 0-0 draw with Australia.

US rebounds from opening loss with 6-1 win over New Zealand

The Americans rebounded from their opening loss to Sweden with a 6-1 rout of New Zealand in front of the First Lady in the womenโ€™s soccer tournament at the Tokyo Olympics.

US women tell 9th Circuit trial court didn't factor success

Players on the U.S. womenโ€™s national soccer team urged a federal appeals court to reinstate their equal pay lawsuit, saying their greater success than the American men was not taken into account by a trial court judge who dismissed their case.

US women's soccer regroups after stunning loss to Sweden

While it certainly wasnโ€™t the Olympic start the U.S. womenโ€™s soccer team had anticipated, a rare loss didnโ€™t skewer the squadโ€™s hopes for gold.

Sweden stuns US 3-0 in women's soccer at Olympics

Stina Blackstenius scored a pair of goals and Sweden once again stunned the United States at the Olympics with a 3-0 victory in the womenโ€™s soccer tournament.

US women shut out the noise in quest for 5th gold medal

The U.S. women's national team has become adept at shutting out all the outside distractions at big tournaments and the Tokyo Olympics are no different.

For Carli Lloyd, other older Olympians, age is just a number

Older Olympians will be proving that age is just a number in Tokyo.

Despite Positive COVID Cases, Team USA CEO Says Athletes Are Ready To Compete

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Team USA CEO Sarah Hirshland about prepping for this year's Olympics in Tokyo and what the event will look like with COVID-19 precautions such as having no spectators.

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Letโ€™s break down the U.S. Womenโ€™s National Soccer Team roster for Tokyo

With the Olympics right around the corner, the final rosters and teams are shaping up, and that includes the U.S. Womenโ€™s National Soccer Team.

Carli Lloyd makes U.S. soccer team for her 4th Olympics

Carli Lloyd is headed to her fourth Olympics.

Victoria's Secret Ditching Famed 'Angels'

It's a massive image overhaul for the major brand.

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New this week: Whales, 'LFG,' 'Mysterious Benedict Society'

This weekโ€™s new entertainment releases includes Conan Oโ€™Brien closing out his TBS late-night show and the new soccer documentary โ€œLFG,โ€ a revealing look at the U.S. Womenโ€™s National Soccer Teamโ€™s battle for equal pay.

How marketers can tap the growing loyal audience for women's sports

The Sports Innovation Lab said sponsors switching to a community-based monetization around women's sports could reach over $600 million.

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Victoriaโ€™s Secret ditches Angels in attempt to redefine โ€˜sexyโ€™

The lingerie and comfort wear company has said goodbye to the models.

Victoria's Secret is ditching its Angels for "trailblazing" activists like Megan Rapinoe and Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Victoria's Secret is swapping its Angels for activists in a major rebrand that seeks to completely redefine the company.

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Sam Mewis scores in U.S. women's 1-0 win over Portugal

Sam Mewis scored in the 76th minute and the U.S. national team beat Portugal 1-0 in the Summer Series on Thursday night.

Megan Rapinoe says the real threats to women's sports are lack of funding, media coverage and unequal pay โ€“ not transgender kids

"As a woman who has played sports my whole life, I know that the threats to women's and girls' sports are lack of funding, resources and media coverage; sexual harassment; and unequal pay," she said. Rapinoe, who gave congressional testimony and appeared at the White House last week on Equal Pay Day, has long been a vocal advocate for equality. While a federal judge dismissed the team's equal pay lawsuit last year, they've vowed to appeal. Earlier this month, Mississippi outlawed transgender athletes from competing on girls' or women's sports teams. Supporters of the bills argue transgender girls, because they were born male, have physical advantages than those who were born female.

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Megan Rapinoe visits White House with women's soccer team on Equal Pay Day

President Joe Biden met with soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe and other members of the U.S. women's national soccer team Wednesday at the White House to mark Equal Pay Day. "Asian American and Pacific Islander women's Equal Pay Day is March 9. Black women's Equal Pay Day isn't until August 3rd. Native American women's Equal Pay Day isn't until September 8th. And Latino women's Equal Pay Day isn't until October 21.

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U.S. Women's National Team players stand for national anthem ahead of win over Brazil

"We are now, I think, ready to move past the protesting phase and actually move into putting all of the talk into actual work," USWNT defender Crystal Dunn said.

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Megan Rapinoe says "white supremacist mob" in Capitol attack showed America's "true colors"

Soccer star Megan Rapinoe condemned last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol building, saying it revealed America's "true colors." The co-captain of the women's national soccer team on Tuesday accused President Trump of stirring up a mob that ultimately attacked the Capitol in a riot that left five people dead. Rapinoe said "unleashing a white supremacist mob" is "nothing new" in the U.S. She said the motivations of the mostly White crowd that stormed the Capitol were clear. "Hopefully this the last layer we needed to rip off, although it's been abundantly clear for a number of 100 years what the real issue is: This was about white supremacy and holding up white supremacy," she said. Before and after winning the World Cup in 2019, she voiced her refusal to go to the White House with her championship team.

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Apple, Absolut Vodka and Reebok: What brands are doing for International Women's Day

International Women's Day is a chance for brands to show what they're doing to promote equality and arguably raise their profiles and sell more too. #SexResponsibly," on Valentine's Day with ads stating: "Buying someone a drink doesn't buy you a yes," and it aims to continue the conversation ahead of International Women's Day. Time Magazine has published covers of 100 "Women of the Year" for International Women's Day 2020. Reebok, owned by Adidas, just dropped its 2020 "It's a Man's World" collection ahead of International Women's Day. "Scandal" creator Shonda Rhimes and star Kerry Washington pose as part of a campaign by non-profit Care for International Women's Day.

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U.S. women's soccer stars Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris get married

Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris of the U.S. Women's Soccer Team married in Miami on Saturday, the team confirmed on Twitter. Harris, 34, and Krieger, 35, officially exchanged vows in a ceremony with family friends and plenty of their teammates posting pictures on social media. Harris, a goalie, and Krieger, a defender, were part of the team that won the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. "We became really close friends, and we just hung out, we clicked, and we had so much in common," Harris told People in March. "You're always fearful of that you never know how people are going to react, and you might lose fans, or lose respect," Harris said.

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U.S. Women's Soccer star Megan Rapinoe endorses Elizabeth Warren

U.S. Women's Soccer star Megan Rapinoe on Friday announced her endorsement of Senator Elizabeth Warren for president. It's big, it's bold," Rapinoe tells Warren in the video via phone. Warren replies: "We really believe in equity, we believe in racial equity, we believe in gender equity, we believe in everybody gets a chance in this country. Warren congratulated Rapinoe on the honor, saying she leads her team on the field, and "(leads) America off the field." After officially endorsing Warren, Rapinoe informed the presidential candidate of a "little saying."

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U.S. Women's Soccer star Megan Rapinoe endorses Elizabeth Warren

U.S. Women's Soccer star Megan Rapinoe on Friday announced her endorsement of Senator Elizabeth Warren for president. It's big, it's bold," Rapinoe tells Warren in the video via phone. Warren replies: "We really believe in equity, we believe in racial equity, we believe in gender equity, we believe in everybody gets a chance in this country. Warren congratulated Rapinoe on the honor, saying she leads her team on the field, and "(leads) America off the field." After officially endorsing Warren, Rapinoe informed the presidential candidate of a "little saying."

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Study on concussions sounds the alarm for young female soccer players

Brandi Chastain and Michelle Akers take part in new CTE studyThe new study looks at head trauma in high school sports. Girls' soccer was second, at a rate of eight per 10,000. In the 20 sports studied, girls had more than twice the rate of concussions compared to boys. There are some theories for the disparity in concussions between boys and girls. So maybe concussions in boys are actually more frequent than we realize.

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Mediation between US women's team and US Soccer fall apartnow the two sides may face off in court

Megan Rapinoe #15 of the United States the United States international friendly match against Ireland at the Rose Bowl on August 3, 2019 in Pasadena, California. The United States won the match 3-0. In the midst of a five-game victory tour following their World Cup win, the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) is also preparing for the 2020 Olympics and engaged in a heated legal battle with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) for equal pay. Now, representatives for the team say they have left a mediation process meant to avoid an appearance in federal court. The United States won the match 3-0.

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Mediation talks break down between U.S. Soccer Federation and U.S. women's team

Mediation talks between the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team have broken down after their first day of discussions, according to a representative from the women's team. Immediately after the women's team beat the Netherlands on July 7, fans started calling for another victory: Giving the women equal pay. Equal pay!" Players from the USA celebrate following their victory in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Final on July 7, 2019. But according to the federation's own financial reports, the women's team generated more total revenue than the men's in the three years after the women's 2015 World Cup victory.

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US women's soccer pay dispute intensifies, as FIFA approves an expanded World Cup

However, it also confirmed that amount will rise to $440 million for the next men's World Cup, in Qatar in 2022. Ahead of the Women's World Cup final in July, Infantino proposed doubling the total prize money to $60 million in 2023. It means that dozens more member associations can organize their women's soccer programs and funding, knowing they have a realistic chance of qualifying. The United States National Soccer Team Players Association, the labor organization for members of the men's national team, showed its dissatisfaction with the details of Cordeiro's letter. The pay dispute erupted in March, four months before the team went on to retain the FIFA Women's World Cup in France.

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New York showers confetti, love on U.S. women's soccer team

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Amid confetti and chants of equal pay, New York honored the U.S. womens soccer team on Wednesday with a ticker-tape parade up the Canyon of Heroes, celebrating its World Cup triumph and hailing the players emergence as icons of womens rights. Olivia Ciampi, 15, of Queens, New York, who joined the festivities with her mother, agreed equal pay for the team was long overdue. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Patty Murray, both Democrats, introduced a bill requiring equal pay and compensation for all U.S. national athletes. America cheered as the womens soccer team won an historic fourth World Cup, but our support shouldnt end with ticker-tape parades, Feinstein said in a statement. In recent decades, the honor has been reserved for championship teams, including the New York Yankees and New York Giants.

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Fans celebrate World Cup champs, rally for equal pay

Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher held the World Cup trophy aloft. It will get $4 million for winning the World Cup from FIFA, the international soccer governing body. The federation will give the women bonuses about five times smaller than what the men would have earned for winning the World Cup. The team had already started celebrating its record fourth Women's World Cup title. Rapinoe told MSNBC's Rachel Maddow that Trump had yet to invite the women's soccer team to the White House.

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How to watch the U.S. Women's National Team victory parade in New York City

The World Cup-winning U.S. Women's National Team will be celebrated by New York City with a victory parade on Wednesday. The ticker tape parade up the Canyon of Heroes, the site of Olympic team celebrations and other championship parades, will commemorate the team's fourth World Cup title since 1991. On Sunday, the U.S. beat the Netherlands 2-0 to win their second consecutive World Cup. U.S. wins 2019 Women's World Cup with 2-0 victory over NetherlandsHow to watch the U.S. women's soccer team paradeWhat: U.S. Women's National Team World Cup victory ticker tape paradeU.S. Women's National Team World Cup victory ticker tape parade Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2019Wednesday, July 10, 2019 Time: 9:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Members of the 1924 U.S. Olympic team were the first athletes honored with such a parade, and the 2015 U.S. Women's National Team was the last group of athletes honored by the city for their World Cup win.

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Martens starts for Netherlands while Rapinoe returns for U.S. in World Cup final

LYON, France (Reuters) - Forward Lieke Martens was named in the starting lineup for the Netherlands in their womens World Cup final on Sunday against holders the United States, who recalled winger Megan Rapinoe into the first team after she sat out the semi-final. Rapinoe, who has scored five goals in helping the U.S. to reach their fifth World Cup final, missed the 2-1 win over England because of a slight hamstring strain. Samantha Mewis starts alongside her in place of Lindsey Horan who is dropped to the bench. However, she made the cut to feature in the European champions first ever World Cup final, supporting all-time Dutch goalscorer Vivianne Miedema up front. The U.S. are aiming to win a record-extending fourth world title out of eight editions.

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How to watch the USA vs. Netherlands Women's World Cup final

One match remains to crown the 2019 Women's World Cup champion. How to watch the USA vs. Netherlands World Cup finalWhat: 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup final2019 FIFA Women's World Cup final Teams: United States vs. NetherlandsUnited States vs. Netherlands Date: Sunday, July 6, 2019Sunday, July 6, 2019 Time: 11 a.m. It is only the second time the Netherlands have qualified for the Women's World Cup. 2019 Women's World Cup tournament bracketThe single elimination knockout stage of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup began on June 22 with 16 teams. 1 in the world, have now appeared in five of the eight championship matches in Women's World Cup history.

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U.S. Women's World Cup victory sets off immediate calls for equal pay

Immediately after the U.S. Women's National Team won the 2019 World Cup on Sunday, fans started calling for another victory: Giving the women equal pay. Equal pay!" As of Sunday, the U.S. women's team has won four World Cups more than any women's soccer team in the world. The prize pot for the women's team this year was $30 million compared to $400 million for last year's Men's World Cup. The women's team and U.S. Soccer tentatively agreed in June to mediate the lawsuit once the World Cup was over.

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The US is on course for glory at the Women's World Cup but its era of dominance may be under threat

Megan Rapinoe (Reign FC) of United States during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Round Of 16 match between Spain and USA at Stade Auguste Delaune on June 24, 2019 in Reims, France. The U.S. has the chance take home the FIFA Women's Soccer World Cup on Sunday for a fourth time, but on the evidence of the 2019 tournament its era of dominance may struggle to be extended. In fact, the U.S. was the only team outside of Europe to make it into the last eight of the Women's World Cup. "We (European soccer nations) are closing the gap with the USA," Georgie Hodge, head of women's soccer at Base Soccer Agency told CNBC. Elsewhere in Europe, Spanish giants Real Madrid last month announced plans to launch its own women's team, following in the footsteps of rivals Barcelona, which has had its own women's team for nearly two decades.

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Today is the Women's World Cup final between the US and Netherlandshere's how much money is on the line

Today, the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) is set to compete against Netherlands in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup final. This World Cup, 24 teams competed in France for their share of $30 million in prize money from FIFA which is just 7.5% of the Men's World Cup prize of $400 million in 2018. According to documents obtained by The Guardian, the USWNT's contract guarantees a player will receive $3,000 for each qualification game they win (since they won all five that's a total of $15,000); a $37,500 bonus for qualifying for the World Cup; $37,500 for making the final US World Cup roster; and $110,000 if they win the whole World Cup a potential grand total of $200,000 each. Had the team won all of their 16 qualifying games, made the final World Cup roster and won the World Cup, USMNT players would have been paid a total of over $1.1 million each. Wendie Renard #3 of France celebrates her goal during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France group A match between Nigeria and France at Roazhon Park on June 17, 2019 in Rennes, France.

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Rapinoe scores twice to lead US past France 2-1 in World Cup

It was the 6-foot-2 defender's fourth World Cup goal and gave the home crowd at the sellout Parc des Princes hope. A day before the match, Rapinoe said she stood by her comments , except the coarse language. Coach Jill Ellis said Rapinoe's night was typical of the outspoken 33-year-old playing in her third World Cup. Les Bleues also reached the quarterfinals at the 2015 World Cup in Canada but fell to Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw. The United States already has three World Cup trophies, most of any nation.

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Megan Rapinoe doubles down on skipping White House visit

U.S. women's soccer team star Megan Rapinoe on Thursday doubled down on comments that she would not be going to the White House if her team wins the World Cup. "I stand by the comments that I made about not wanting to go to the White House, with the exception of the expletive," she said at a news conference Thursday. Teammate Ali Krieger tweeted in support of Rapinoe, saying that she, too, would skip a White House visit. I dont support this administration nor their fight against LGBTQ+ citizens, immigrants & our most vulnerable. Ali Krieger (@alikrieger) June 26, 2019Alex Morgan told Time Magazine last month that she would not visit the White House if the U.S. team was invited.

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Trump criticizes Rapinoe for spurning potential White House invite

Defending champions the United States face hosts France in the quarter-finals on Friday. Psssh, Im not going to the fucking White House, Rapinoe said in response to a question by a reporter from soccer magazine Eight by Eight when asked if she was excited about a potential White House invite. Im not going to the White House. Womens soccer player, @mPinoe, just stated that she is not going to the F...ing White House if we win, he said. Love & Solidarity.Slideshow (3 Images)Trump canceled a White House invitation to Super Bowl champions the Philadelphia Eagles last year in the wake of the Kaepernick protests.

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