Molly Levinson, a spokeswoman for the players, said they will appeal the decision. Share this article share tweet text email link Nate Scott.

The decision is a huge shock, as the USWNT players who filed the lawsuit were asking for $66 million in damages from USSF. LWSC Radio: USWNT Lawsuit Decision, MLS Calendar Math.

Foudy reacts to judge ruling against USWNT's unequal pay claim (2:14) Julie Foudy discusses a judge ruling against the USWNT in favor of U.S. soccer in its equal pay lawsuit. May 4 May 4. US women’s national team players plan to appeal judge’s decision dismissing equal pay lawsuit. Last Word SC Radio is a part of Last Word on Sports Media and an affiliate member of the Beautiful Game Network. In a surprising decision, a judge dismissed the USWNT's primary argument in the equal pay lawsuit. One week after a federal judge dismissed the equal pay claims in the US Women's National Team players' lawsuit against the US Soccer Federation, the USWNT players are continuing their fight. In a surprise decision released Friday evening, a federal judge threw out the Equal Pay Act component of the USWNT suit, and players such as Alex Morgan vowed to appeal and continue fighting. U.S. Soccer gets win in USWNT case, but everyone's a loser here. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and many other podcatchers, along with lots of other great content from other Last Word on Sports outlets. Molly Levinson, a spokeswoman for the players, said they will appeal the decision. … The USMNT players association released a statement Monday announcing that they "understand and support" the women's move to appeal the decision. By Ronald Blum. ‘A blow to all girls’: Why the latest decision in the USWNT’s equal pay lawsuit matters A judge Friday dismissed the U.S. women’s team’s claim of gender discrimination (iStock; Lily illustration) Lena Felton . Judge R. Gary Klausner ruled in favor of U.S. Soccer, stating in his decision that the players “have not demonstrated a triable issue that WNT players are paid less than MNT players.” In addition, Klausner ruled in favor of the Federation’s claims that USWNT players were paid more in total and on a per-game basis during the period in question. USWNT stars have been responding to the shock decision from a judge who dismissed their unequal pay lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF).. A … The USWNT began their legal fight for equal pay in March 2019, when they filed a lawsuit against the US Soccer Federation (USSF) for gender discrimination. Associated Press | May 09, 2020 at 7:58 AM . Follow our wonderful hosts (read: motley crew) on Twitter: … like May 2, 2020 9:13 am. However, in recent proceedings, Klausner declared the women “did not prove the wage discrimination under the Equal … Members of the USWNT filed a lawsuit in …

With 28 players listed as plaintiffs, the original lawsuit fought against unequal pay, working conditions and travel conditions.