US men's team say federation discriminates against USA's female players

  • USWNT have launched lawsuit against governing body
  • Male players say US Soccer has used a ‘false narrative’

The US men’s national team have urged US Soccer to sharply increase pay for the world champion women’s team and accused the governing body of making low-ball offers in negotiations with the men.

The union for the women’s team have filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against US Soccer, which will be heard in court in May. The women agreed to a collective bargaining agreement in April 2017 that extends through 2021. The men’s labor contract expired at the end of 2018.

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