Winning the equal pay battle remains one of the most crucial milestones in the history of U.S. Soccer. The U.S. Women’s National Team, with the help of key figures like Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, went all in to ensure a deal was struck, guaranteeing that both the men’s and women’s national teams received equal pay. As proud as one can be to hear this story time and again, it’s hard not to feel disheartened knowing that such a luxury is still out of reach for many other women’s national teams.
That’s because you’ll be shocked to hear about a mind-boggling pay gap now that exists within the women’s game. In today’s SheBelieves Cup match, the American ladies hosted Colombia where they secured a comfortable 2-0 win. Now, typically, be it any tournament or friendly game, contesting players do get some sort of compensation from their respective national team federations.
Hence, on the occasion of the SheBelieves Cup, the same suit is being followed by all the participating teams. Now, during today’s match featuring USWNT and Colombia, the broadcaster shared some shocking information regarding each team’s pay. Speaking for the hosts first, the American players are earning $8,000 per game. That’s not all as for each win in any game, they will also get an additional $10,000 bonus.
For the Colombia, you ask? Well, we thought that given the stark differences between the federations of these nations, there might be some distinction in pay as well. But what the broadcaster revealed will literally drop your jaw. Apparently, the Colombia women’s national team players are earning not more than just $80 per day during the 10-day SheBelieves Cup!
Fascinating and staggering data being shared on the broadcast right now…
Colombia women’s national team players earning $80 per day during the 10-day SheBelieves Cup, while USWNT players earn $8,000 per game and get a $10,000 bonus for a win.
— Caleb Turner (@calebturner23) February 21, 2025
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