All 28 members of the
World Cup champion U.S. women’s national soccer team are taking legal action
against the USSF (United States Soccer Federation). They claim the organization pays
them less than male players and denies them equal training, travel and playing conditions.
The women filed their lawsuit in
Los Angeles on Friday.
U.S. Women’s
National Team Players Association is not part of the lawsuit. However, its
representatives said in a statement that the association “supports the World
Cup Champion US team.”
Alex Morgan, a member of the women’s team,
said, “Each of us is extremely proud to wear the United State jersey, and we take
seriously the responsibility that comes with that. We believe that fighting for
gender equality in sports is a part of that responsibility.”
The U.S. Soccer Federation did not
immediately comment on Friday.
The U.S. women’s soccer team has seen
great international successes, including three World Cup championships and four
Olympic gold medals.
They will soon defend their title at
the Women’s World Cup in France in June-July.
From VOA News (edited)
