Ex-star goalie Hope Solo objects to women's equal pay deal with U.S. Soccer
Solo says the only thing certain in the proposed $24 million settlement is how much the lawyers will get.
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Solo says the only thing certain in the proposed $24 million settlement is how much the lawyers will get.
"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."
A federal judge in Los Angeles has given preliminary approval for a $24 million pay discrimination settlement.
The 28-year-old defender made history on Tuesday and helped the U.S. Women's National Team beat Colombia.
The American national governing body becomes the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
Los Angeles' Angel City Football Club is the largest female-led ownership group in professional sports.
The settlement includes backpay for previous World Cup prize money.
Paul Riley, a prominent women's soccer coach, has been accused of sexual misconduct, which he denies. The allegations and the National Women's Soccer League's handling of them have sparked outrage among top players, including Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan. Dana Jacobson reports.
"Through all the goals, the trophies, the medals and the championships won, what I am most proud of is that I've been able to stay unapologetically me," Lloyd said in a statement.
The Olympics host city of Tokyo reported over 5,000 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, its highest daily increase since the pandemic began. At the Games, the U.S. women's soccer team beat Australia in the bronze-medal match, and Simone Biles thanked a Japanese gym for letting her secretly train there while she attempted to regain her Olympic form. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN AM from Tokyo to discuss.
The U.S. remains on top in the medal count with 41, while China is in a close second with 40. The U.S. women’s soccer team needed extra time, but they kicked their way into the semifinals. Jamie Yuccas has more.
United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher stopped three penalty kicks as the U.S. gets past Netherlands.
"We love our country, and it is a true honor to represent America," defender Crystal Dunn said. "It is also our duty to demand that the liberties and freedoms that our country was founded on extend to everyone."
Sue Bird shared a photo on Instagram of Megan Rapinoe on one knee — no caption needed.
A federal judge threw out the equal pay claims in the U.S. women's soccer team's lawsuit on Friday. The players, who make up one of the most successful female sports teams in American history, argue they have not been treated the same as the men's team. The team's co-captain Megan Rapinoe joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the setback in their fight for equal pay.
The appeal is part of a larger lawsuit the team has filed against the U.S. Soccer Federation.
Co-captain of World Cup-winning team reacts to judge's decision tossing part of players' gender discrimination lawsuit
In response, Megan Rapinoe's said "We will never stop fighting for EQUALITY."
In court documents, the sports federation cites "indisputable science" to claim that female players and male players do not actually perform the same job.
The U.S. women's national team players are seeking damages as part of their gender discrimination lawsuit.
Megan Rapinoe, the team's Golden Boot and Golden Ball winner, posted a photo on Instagram at the wedding, and so did team co-captain Alex Morgan, who is pregnant with her first child.
"It's emotional to be recognized in this way and it's a cherry on top of a beautiful 2019," she said.
Officers found eight posters at Manhattan subway station with permanent marks that featured "various derogatory, anti-sexual orientation comments"
Equal pay is a hot topic for the 2019 Women's World Cup champions – and Governor Cuomo is doing something about it
Latest World Cup victory by the U.S. Women's National Team has fired up their fight for equal pay