Published on : 18/05/2022 – 14:43
The American Football Federation announced on Wednesday May 18 that it had reached an agreement “ historical » with the associations of players of its selections, which formalizes equal salaries between the women’s team and the men’s team. ” The two collective agreements, which will run until 2028, make it possible to achieve equal wages through identical economic terms “, details the federation in a press release. ” It is truly a historic moment. These agreements change the sport forever here in the United States, and they have the potential to change the sport around the world. “said in the same press release the president of US Soccer, Cindy Parlow Cone. National Team Women’s Players Association (USWNTPA) President Becky Sauerbrunn also welcomed the deal. ” The achievements of this collective agreement are a reflection of the work done by national team players on and off the field. “said the 36-year-old defender, international with 202 caps. With four World Cup victories and as many gold medals at the Olympic Games, the United States women’s national soccer team is the most successful in the history of the sport among women.