Us Womens National Team

US women's national team, soccer federation settle part of lawsuit regarding working conditions

The lawsuit got international attention. Following the US victory in last year's World Cup final in Lyon, France, the crowd chanted “Equal Pay!” as players celebrated on the field.

WSL: US striker Alex Morgan thrilled to be back in action after making debut for Spurs

Two-time World Cup winner Alex Morgan had not played for more than a year after giving birth to daughter Charlie in May and working her way back to fitness.

US Women's National Team granted class status in equal pay lawsuit against country's football federation

The US Women's national team won a key court ruling in its equal pay lawsuit against the US Soccer Federation when a California court granted class certification to players.

Kristine Lilly interview: Football legend on secret of US' success, her first salary of $10 a day for playing for the USWNT and more

In India for the official emblem launch for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup next year, Lilly sat with Firstpost to talk about the secret of USWNT, the disparity of USWNT’s success with the success of the domestic league at home, her experiences while playing the game and more. Excerpts:

Megan Rapinoe enjoys spotlight after helping US women's team clinch second World Cup title, focuses on football pay fight

"It's very surreal to say the least," Rapinoe said. "Downtime? When I sleep, that's my only rest time. It's mostly good stuff, so hard to complain."

Mediation talks between Women's team, US Soccer end without resolution over equal pay

Molly Levinson, who represents the US Soccer players in matters concerning the dispute, said in a statement Wednesday that the players look forward to a jury trial.

US Soccer says women's team paid more in salaries and bonuses than men between 2010 and 2018

According to a letter released Monday by US Soccer President Carlos Cordeiro, the federation paid out $34.1 million in salary and game bonuses to the women between 2010 and 2018 as opposed to $26.4 million paid to the men.

For US Women's team, changing public narrative and fighting homophobia is as big an achievement as World Cup trophy

In a world where inequality and phobias are still rampant, where prejudices are still more common than the lack thereof, it is heartening to see just how far we've come - and just how transformative sport can be.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Showpiece event will help take forward significant progress already done by countless women in sport

The current edition of the FIFA World Cup will not only be a game changer from a holistic point of view, but it will only build upon the phenomenal progress already made by countless women in football