U.S. Soccer and the USWNT Players Association sign the CBAs. (Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports)
After the U.S. women’s national team defeated Nigeria on Tuesday, there was one more big of unfinished business to attend to at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
That was the official signing by the U.S. Soccer Federation, the U.S. Women’s National Team Players Association and the U.S National Soccer Team Players Association of the historic, first-of-their-kind Collective Bargaining Agreements.
The CBAs achieved true equal pay between the USWNT and the USMNT, setting the global standard moving forward in international soccer. A large portion of the crowd of 18,869 stayed to watch the signing ceremony.
The new Collective Bargaining Agreement is SIGNED! pic.twitter.com/sLNu2RAusZ
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History took place tonight. Congratulations to the @USWNT on signing their first agreements with @ussoccer establishing equal pay for both @USMNT & #USWNT players. Thank you for improving equality and inclusivity for generations to come! @USWNTPlayers #drivebigger pic.twitter.com/4pGCxO6JWL
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