MYSTERIOUS: 28 - What They Never Told You

US women’s and men’s teams agree historic deal to share World Cup prize money

The US men’s and women’s soccer teams will share prize money from their respective World Cups equally in a historic agreement announced on Wednesday.

The Guardian - US · May 18, 2022

U.S. Soccer Reveals Historic Equal Pay CBAs With USMNT, USWNT

The landmark deal runs through 2028 and equalizes World Cup prize money from FIFA, which had been a big sticking point for the U.S. women in their negotiations.

Sports Illustrated · May 18, 2022

US Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men

The U.S. Soccer Federation has reached milestone agreements to pay its men’s and women’s teams equally

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Ranked! The 10 biggest women's football attendances ever

From the Olympics to the Champions League, these are some of the biggest women's football attendances ever

FourFourTwo · Mar 31, 2022

Celebrating Women’s History Month Through Iconic Sports Illustrated Photos

In honor of Women’s History Month, here are some of Sports Illustrated’s best photos of iconic women athletes throughout the years.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 22, 2022

The women’s team got equal pay but not everyone in US soccer is happy

The USWNT’s battle for parity was hailed across America. But some believe elite players of both genders are taking money away from the grassroots

The Guardian - US · Mar 10, 2022

Ashley Hatch: ‘We want the USWNT to be overwhelming for the other team’

The Washington Spirit forward on a new era for the US as well as her team’s NWSL triumph after the league was soaked in scandal

The Guardian - US · Mar 3, 2022

Carli Lloyd Says She ‘Hated’ Playing Last Several Years for USWNT

Speaking as a guest on former teammate Hope Solo’s podcast, the two-time Olympic gold medalist objected to the culture of the team in the later years of her career.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 2, 2022

Hope Solo says US women’s soccer $24m equal pay settlement is ‘infuriating’ failure: ‘Read the fine print’

$22m settlement is roughly one-third of what US women’s national team players said they were owed

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022

USWNT Players Wear Wristbands to Denounce Texas Governor’s Anti-Transgender Order

Texas governor Greg Abbott ordered the state’s child welfare agency to investigate reports of gender-confirming care for kids as abuse by their guardians.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 24, 2022