Our Take: Wage Debate for Women’s Soccer
Mug shot of staff reporter Kylie Vacala.
In January, five players from the U.S Women’s soccer national team filed for wage-discrimination against the U.S Soccer Federation. Some of the most famous players, such as Alex Morgan and Hope Solo have recently been fed up with the unequal treatment concerning their wages.
This resulted in U.S Soccer Federation suing the players to stop them from going on strike.
In today’s society, people disregard the fact that there is still discrimination against women.
Regarding wages with the U.S. soccer team, the women are only paid about a quarter what the men are earning, although they generate about $20 million more than the men’s team last year.
When looking at the wage difference, it’s no wonder the women filed a complaint. The male players earn $5,000 for a loss and $17,625 for a win against a known rival; on the other hand, the female players only earn $1,350 for a win.
Hopefully, this wage dispute will cause change in not only for the U.S. Women’s team but a change in women discrimination in general.
Kylie Vacala is a senior at Perry and this is her second year in Newspaper. She is always smiling, laughing and having a good time where ever she is....
