The USWNT created history by coming to a settlement of equal pay between men’s and women’s soccer teams. The long lawsuit was a talking point for a long time and finally reached its conclusions. The decision, which took a long time, encouraged players and fans as they celebrated the success. Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix spoke about the situation in a recent interview and loved the decision.

During an interview, she talked about the victory for players. But, the process was long, and she threw limelight into the matter.

Allyson Felix talks about the equal pay decision

The complaint was first filed in 2016 by Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Becky Sauerbrunn, Hope Solo, and Carli Lloyd. The movement attracted attention after the 2019 World Cup victory as fans chanted ‘Equal Pay’, during their matches. Hence, after a long fight for equal pay, they finally had what they wanted. They agreed to a settlement of $24 million?with the U.S. Soccer Federation. Felix, in the meantime, talked about the matter of being a monumental decision but also wanted protests to continue in different matters.

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“I think it was a huge win what happened in women’s soccer. But it was a long fight. It’s been happening for way too long. I think we definitely need allies in the space. Need people to amplify stories to listen and to step up. You know really having true equality. So I think we have to celebrate our wins along the way but we have to keep pushing forward to make sure that we’re actually experiencing equality and seeing that financially, with visibility. Just a long way to go in a lot of different aspects,” said Felix.

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The terms of the settlement state that U.S. Soccer will pay men and women equally in the future, for all friendlies, tournaments, and even the World Cups.

The pay disparity

The victory is important for women’s soccer and for athletes in the world. FIFA awarded $400 million in prize money for 32 teams at the 2018 Men’s World Cup. Significantly, $38 million was awarded to the champion of the World Cup. On the other hand, the 2019 Women’s World Cup saw a pot prize of just $30 million for 24 teams while announcing $4 million for USWNT, after winning the 2019 World Cup.

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To sum up, the claims are understandable. Allyson Felix congratulated the movement and talked about different aspects to be conquered, in the future.