This is not the first time the men have voiced their support for the women's gender discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation, which seeks USD 66 million in damages under the Equal Pay Act. "The United States Soccer Federation markets the United States Men's and Women's National Teams under the slogan, 'One Nation. "The Federation has never offered or provided equal pay to the women, and the district court's holding to the contrary cannot be squared with the facts." During the same period, the men's team did not qualify for the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years. The U.S. women's team defeated the Netherlands in a shootout on Friday in Tokyo to advance to the Olympic semifinals.

Source: The Hindu July 31, 2021 06:11 UTC