Pay Equity

The USWNT Has to Split Their $3 Million World Cup Earnings With the USMNT. Here’s Why

The US Women's National Team (USWNT) may not be taking home the trophy at the 2023 FIFA World Cup, but…

2 years ago

She’s got game: Women’s sports are booming

The casual observer sees the USWNT dominate media coverage of women's sports, but other teams and sports are attracting new…

2 years ago

Brandi Chastain received $500 pay check for inaugural World Cup

Twenty-four years later, Brandi Chastain remains one of the faces of the Women’s World Cup.

2 years ago

Viewership Is Propelling Women’s Sports Betting Interest — and Vice Versa

At FanDuel, 22 WNBA games have generated handles of $1M or more.

2 years ago

USWNT to receive Arthur Ashe Award at ESPYS for equal pay fight

The USWNT will be honored for its courage in the equal pay fight with the Arthur Ashe Award during the…

2 years ago

Not good enough! Nearly a third of players in Women’s World Cup qualification were not paid

Hundreds of players in the women's game went unpaid during the World Cup qualifying rounds, a leading players' union has…

2 years ago

Women’s World Cup players will receive $30K each, winners get $270K

Every player at the Women's World Cup will be paid at least $30,000 by FIFA, and the 23 players in…

2 years ago

Advocacy Group Debuts Ally Hoop, a Mascot That Calls for Pay Equity in Women’s Sports

As the WNBA plays its first game in Canada, DoorDash launches a separate campaign supporting female athletes

2 years ago

Aliyah Boston joins WNBA stars with Adidas on multiyear deal

Aliyah Boston signed a multiyear footwear and apparel endorsement deal with Adidas one month after being selected by the Fever…

2 years ago

Swoopes: College Players Making More Than WNBA Players Problematic

Swoopes thinks it's "sad" college players can make more than pro players.

2 years ago