To: US Soccer Association, SUNIL GULATI, President
US Womens Soccer
The United States women's national team is the most successful team in the history of U.S. Soccer. When they captured the Women's World Cup title in Canada in July, they drew the highest American television rating for soccer in history and helped generate $17.7 million in profit for the US Soccer Federation.
Yet they are treated like second-class citizens. The top five players on the men's team make an average of $406,000 each year from these games. The top five women are guaranteed only $72,000 each year.
Let's help the women fix this inequity.
Yet they are treated like second-class citizens. The top five players on the men's team make an average of $406,000 each year from these games. The top five women are guaranteed only $72,000 each year.
Let's help the women fix this inequity.
Why is this important?
All women are affected by unequal pay. This is a striking example of inequity.