The topic of equal pay for athletes has been making headlines, and the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) has been at the forefront of this movement. The U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) has faced questions and criticism regarding their stance on equal pay for the USWNT. In this article, we will answer frequently asked questions to provide a comprehensive understanding of the situation.
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What is the U.S. Soccer Federation’s (USSF) stance on equal pay for the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT)?
U.S. Soccer is fully committed to equal pay for the USWNT. They have offered the women’s team the same bonus amounts as the men’s team for games under their control. U.S. Soccer supports the USWNT and women worldwide in their fight for equal pay and treatment.
How does the current USSF leadership team’s approach differ from that of past leadership?
The current USSF President, Cindy Parlow Cone, is a former USWNT player herself, having won two Olympic Gold medals and the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She understands the perspective of the current USWNT players and is dedicated to equal pay and doing right by them.
Do U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) players make more money than USWNT players?
No, from 2015 to 2019, USWNT players earned more money than USMNT players as a team, both overall and on an average per-game basis. The four highest paid USWNT players were paid more than the four highest paid USMNT players.
Does the USWNT have to play more games to get paid as much as the USMNT?
No, between 2015 to 2019, the USWNT played 111 total games and earned $24.5 million overall, averaging $220,747 per game. The USMNT played 87 total games and earned $18.5 million overall, averaging $212,639 per game. Although the USWNT played more games due to differences in competitions and schedules, their per-game earnings were higher than the USMNT.
Is it true that the USWNT has sub-standard travel and lodging accommodations compared to the USMNT?
No, the USWNT regularly stays at high-quality hotel properties around the world. Since the start of 2018 until July 1, 2021, the USWNT and the USMNT have chartered the exact same number of flights.
Why didn’t U.S. Soccer choose to participate in the recent “LFG” movie about the USWNT’s fight for equal pay?
U.S. Soccer declined to participate in the “LFG” movie because the filmmakers approached them at the last minute, after conducting interviews for over a year. U.S. Soccer believes the movie would not present a balanced view of the facts, even after providing specific information that was omitted from the production.
Who decides how much the USWNT is paid?
The USWNT’s compensation is determined by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between USSF and the United States Women’s National Soccer Team Players Association (WNTPA). USSF is legally obligated to abide by this agreement, negotiated and agreed to by the USWNT and their representatives.
How does the Federation explain the differences in its contracts with the USWNT and the USMNT?
The USWNT and the USMNT are represented by different players’ associations that negotiate separate CBAs for their respective teams. The contracts in place are the result of extensive bargaining processes, influenced by the priorities of each group of players.
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During negotiations with the WNTPA, U.S. Soccer offered the USWNT the same pay-for-play structure as the USMNT, but the offer was rejected. The USWNT chose a different compensation model that provided guaranteed pay. U.S. Soccer later offered the USWNT the exact same compensation as the USMNT for all games under their control, which was also rejected. The rejection of these offers played a role in the judge dismissing the USWNT’s equal pay claim.
Why doesn’t USSF have one master agreement for both the men and the women’s national teams?
U.S. Soccer supports having one master agreement for both the men and women’s national teams. However, the representatives for both players’ associations have not supported a universal framework thus far.
Why is there such a huge difference in prize money awarded for performance in the Men’s and Women’s World Cups?
The difference in prize money awarded for the Men’s and Women’s World Cups is dictated by FIFA, soccer’s global governing body. FIFA controls these funds and distributes them to national federations. U.S. Soccer is obligated to distribute those funds based on their contracts with the men’s and women’s teams.
What is U.S. Soccer doing to pressure FIFA to eliminate the gap in prize money?
U.S. Soccer has been advocating for FIFA to eliminate the gap in prize money. However, they are only one of 211 national soccer federations worldwide. Changing FIFA’s prize money distribution would require the cooperation of other soccer federations as well.
What exactly is the USWNT asking for in their equal pay lawsuit?
The USWNT is asking U.S. Soccer to cover past and future differences in FIFA prize money, totaling over $50 million for the past two World Cups. FIFA controls these funds, and U.S. Soccer is obligated to distribute them based on their contracts with the men’s and women’s teams.
Can the Federation use its own money to make up the difference in World Cup prize money that the USWNT is asking for?
It is not feasible for U.S. Soccer to make up the difference in World Cup prize money. The organization is a non-profit, member-based organization, and reallocating funds would place them in a challenging financial situation, jeopardizing important programs and youth development initiatives.
Why doesn’t U.S. Soccer pool its FIFA prize money and distribute it evenly among the USWNT and the USMNT?
U.S. Soccer cannot redistribute its FIFA prize money in a way that doesn’t comply with the current CBAs with the USWNT and the USMNT. Changing this arrangement would require successful renegotiations of both teams’ CBAs to include a pooling system.
Haven’t other countries around the world been able to successfully figure out how to pay their men’s and women’s national teams equally, including providing equal World Cup prize money?
No country has been able to solve this issue completely. While some countries have equalized compensation for games they control, none have equalized World Cup prize money or pooled and shared it between the teams.
What is the status of the USSF’s ongoing CBA negotiations with the USWNT and the USMNT?
The USWNT’s current CBA ends this year, while the USMNT’s CBA expired at the end of 2018. U.S. Soccer is actively working with both teams’ representatives towards new agreements that address the players’ priorities and ensure the growth and prosperity of the sport.
How much money does USSF make?
U.S. Soccer is a non-profit, member-based organization. Detailed financial information can be accessed and reviewed on their website.
The USWNT has higher TV ratings and brings in more revenue than the USMNT, so don’t they deserve at least equal pay?
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U.S. Soccer aims to broadcast all national team matches to generate more viewership and revenue. While the USWNT achieved the highest TV ratings for a soccer game with an audience of 26.9 million during the 2015 Women’s World Cup Final, the USMNT generally has higher TV ratings for both friendly matches and World Cup games. Regarding revenue generation, the USWNT generated more revenue than the USMNT from fiscal years 2016-2018, but the cost of putting on matches usually exceeds the revenue earned.
Who will pay the USWNT players for playing in the NWSL?
Under U.S. Soccer’s proposal, the USWNT players will be paid by NWSL clubs for playing in the league, while U.S. Soccer will continue to pay the players for USWNT duties. This arrangement aligns with the standard approach worldwide, where professional clubs pay salaries for league play.
Does that mean the USWNT players playing in the NWSL will be paid less?
No, the change means that USWNT players who choose to play in the NWSL will receive a salary directly from their professional club. U.S. Soccer will still compensate the players for their national team duties. This structure reflects the global norm for league play salaries.
FAQs
Q: What is the U.S. Soccer Federation’s stance on equal pay for the USWNT?
A: U.S. Soccer is fully committed to equal pay for the USWNT and supports their fight for equal treatment.
Q: Do U.S. Men’s National Team players make more money than USWNT players?
A: No, from 2015 to 2019, the USWNT earned more money than the USMNT.
Q: Who decides how much the USWNT is paid?
A: The USWNT’s compensation is determined by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between USSF and the USWNT’s players association.
Conclusion
The issue of equal pay for the USWNT remains a significant topic of discussion. U.S. Soccer is committed to addressing this issue and has made efforts to offer equal compensation and support to the USWNT. However, the complex nature of collective bargaining agreements and FIFA’s prize money distribution system present challenges that require collaboration among various stakeholders. The pursuit of equal pay in soccer continues, and it is crucial to consider all aspects and perspectives to find a fair and sustainable solution.
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