The women had been seeking back pay of $66 million under the Equal Pay Act. Prominent US women's team star Megan Rapinoe said after learning of the court's decision that the battle is not over. The filing triggered outrage amongst the women's players while influential sponsors such as Coca-Cola voiced disgust at the remarks. During that period the women's national team received $24 million and an average of $220,747 per game while the men's team received payments of $18 million and $212,639 per game. Under the current CBA, which was signed in 2017, more than half the women's team players receive an annual base salary of $167,000.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 02, 2020 04:18 UTC