U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team forward Megan Rapinoe #15 in action during friendly game against Mexico as preparation for 2019 Women’s World Cup in Harrison, New Jersey
A federal judge has granted certification in a class action alleging that the U.S. Soccer Federation discriminates against members of the U.S. Women’s National Team in pay when compared to the male soccer players.
In a Friday order, U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner of the Central District of California granted certification of two classes: one seeking injunctive relief to change its practices and one seeking damages such as back pay. The judge also granted certification of a conditional collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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