World Dec 03 U.S. knocked out of World Cup with 3-1 loss to the Netherlands Memphis Depay and Daley Blind scored in the first half and Denzel Dumfries added a late goal as the Netherlands eliminated the United States from the World Cup with a 3-1 victory Saturday that advanced the Dutch to the quarterfinals. By Ronald Blum, Associated Press
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Economy Sep 06 U.S. men’s and women’s soccer teams formally sign equal pay agreements Representatives for the men's and women's U.S. national teams signed their historic collective bargaining agreements with U.S. Soccer, formally closing a long and acrimonious fight over equal pay. By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press
Nation May 18 U.S. Soccer Federation reaches milestone agreement in equal pay for men’s, women’s teams The federation announced separate collective bargaining agreements through December 2028 with the unions for both national teams on Wednesday, ending years of often acrimonious negotiations. By Anne M. Peterson, Ronald Blum, Associated Press
Mar 12 U.S. Soccer apologizes for arguments in equal pay case By Associated Press The U.S. Soccer Federation apologized after it contended in court documents that women on its national team had lesser responsibilities and physical abilities than their male counterparts. Continue reading
Feb 21 U.S. women’s soccer team seeks $66 million in damages By Ronald Blum, Associated Press The request for damages is part of the team's gender discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation. Continue reading
Jul 30 Jill Ellis stepping down as U.S. women’s soccer coach By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press Ellis has been coach of the team since 2014, guiding it to victories at the World Cup in 2015 and earlier this month in France. Continue reading
Apr 05 U.S. women’s soccer scores higher pay, better conditions in new labor agreement By Dave Berndtson The U.S. women’s national soccer team ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement Tuesday following a bitter yearlong dispute over demands for equal pay. Continue reading
Sep 16 U.S. Soccer disapproves of Megan Rapinoe’s nod to Kaepernick kneel By Dan Cooney "Our national anthem has particular significance for U.S. Soccer,” the organization said in a statement. Continue reading