Originally Posted by
JDerrida
So what USWNT want is equal pay with their male counterparts at World Cups.
I can certainly see their argument based on their their comparative revenues they achieve.
It should NOT be based on results as evidently the USMNT have got a lot of catching up to do compared with other countries.
USWNT have taken a lead role in developing the women's game, hence their dominance.
The crux of the matter, however is the total revenue achieved at each gender's World Cup and relative share from those.
If USWNT want the same pay as their male counterparts, then that needs to come from the revenue achieved at the Women's World Cup. Their arguments will then be with the other Women's federations, as their percentage will be significantly higher than the winner of the men's World Cup.
The sums available to the other women's teams will be less.
Ultimately, USWNT want a bigger slice of a smaller cake.
Development of the women's game is a separate issue and should not cloud a potentially legal issue.