Arts Jul 02 U.S. soccer legend Briana Scurry opens up about the highs and lows of her career By Geoff Bennett, Lorna Baldwin, Kaisha Young
Nation May 18 Watch 5:28 Soccer players on U.S. men’s and women’s national teams get pay equity for the first time The U.S. Soccer Federation announced a historic deal Wednesday to ensure equal pay between the men's and women's players. U.S. soccer became the first national team to equalize pay and bonuses in the sport, including for World Cup play. Briana…
Nation Feb 22 Watch 6:24 U.S. women soccer players reach $24 million settlement in fight for equal pay The U.S. women's national soccer team has reached a $24 million equal-pay settlement with the U.S. Soccer Federation. The federation also committed to equalizing future pay for women. Julie Foudy, an ESPN analyst, retired two-time World Cup champion and Olympic… By Stephanie Sy, Claire Mufson
Nation Feb 22 U.S. Soccer Federation and women’s team settle lawsuit for $24 million U.S. women soccer players have reached a landmark agreement with the sport's American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay. By Anne M. Peterson, Ronald Blum, Associated Press
Nation Oct 01 FIFA investigates NWSL coach abuse scandal; games called off Claims by two former players of sexual coercion against Paul Riley led to the North Carolina Courage coach being fired. By Anne M. Peterson, Rob Harris, Associated Press
Mar 24 WATCH: Bidens host the U.S. Women’s national soccer team for Equal Pay Day event By Josh Boak, Associated Press U.S. women's national soccer team stars Megan Rapinoe and Margaret Purce were at the White House Wednesday, participating in an event marking "Equal Pay Day."… Continue reading
Nov 27 U.S. women beat Netherlands 2-0 in World Cup rematch By Associated Press Rose Lavelle scored against the Netherlands again, Kristie Mewis scored in her first appearance for the United States in six years and the U.S. women won a rematch of last year’s World Cup final by the same score, 2-0. Continue reading
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
Aug 27 People find women’s sports ‘more inspiring’ than men’s. Here’s how you can watch now By Gretchen Frazee Women's sports aren't always given prime-time slots, but there are still plenty of games and tournaments to watch. Continue reading
Jul 11 Police investigate defaced Rapinoe posters as possible hate crime By Associated Press New York City police said posters featuring U.S women's soccer team player Megan Rapinoe were defaced with derogatory slurs. Continue reading