The governing body of football in the US has reached landmark collective bargaining agreements with its national men’s and women’s teams ensuring equal pay on both sides.
The US Soccer Federation said on Wednesday that it had agreed to terms with both players’ associations that included identical base and performance pay for players, equalised prize money for World Cup performances, and revenue sharing of commercial partnerships and ticket sales.
The labour agreements, which end a years-long dispute between US Soccer and the defending women’s World Cup champions, also provide terms for childcare benefits and standardised conditions for travel, pitch quality and a safe work environment.