U.S. Women's, Men's National Soccer Will Get Equal Pay After New Deal

The US Soccer Federation has reached a historic agreement to pay the US Women's and Men's national teams equally. This follows a $24 million settlement over a gender discrimination lawsuit. The agreement includes equal World Cup prize money, appearance fees, and shared commercial revenue. It also extends 401K plans and childcare benefits to both teams. Leaders from both player associations express hope that this will foster growth in women's soccer globally. The agreement addresses past complaints about pay disparities despite the women's team's superior performance.

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