U.S. Soccer and the U.S. women’s national team agreed to settle a class-action equal pay lawsuit Tuesday.
Under the agreement, current and former players involved in the case will receive a total of $22 million. U.S. Soccer will also pay an additional $2 million into an account designed to benefit USWNT players in their postcareer goals and other charitable efforts related to women’s soccer. Each player will be able to apply for up to $50,000 from this fund.
The settlement is contingent upon a new collective bargaining agreement for the USWNT. Once a new CBA is ratified, a district court will be able to give its approval and ultimately resolve the litigation.
