Judge rules against US women's soccer team in equal pay case

The U.S. womens soccer team’s claims for equal pay were dismissed by a court, handing a victory to the United States Soccer Federation.

Judge R. Gary Klausner of the United States District Court for the Central District of California ruled in favor of U.S. Soccer, dismissing players’ claims that they were under paid in comparison with the men’s national team.

The court said in its summary judgment that the Women’s National Team has been paid more on both a cumulative and an average per-game basis than the Men’s National Team over the class period.

The judge, however, also ruled that players’ claims they do not receive equal treatment as the men when it comes to travel, training, housing and other areas could proceed.

The trial date is set for June 16th.

Molly Levinson, a spokeswoman for the players, said that they plan to appeal the decision.

[Source: Reuters]