US women soccer players are celebrating a “big win” after reaching a landmark agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay, a deal in which they are promised $24m plus bonuses that match those of the men.
The US Soccer Federation and the women announced a deal Tuesday that will have players split $22m, about one-third of what they had sought in damages. The USSF also agreed to establish a fund with $2m to benefit the players in their post-soccer careers and charitable efforts aimed at growing the sport for women.
