USSF caves and pays USWWNT

[Mebert]

I don't get this at all. a judge already tossed it out because their claim had no merit. Why would you cave at this point?

USWNT, USSF settle equal pay suit for $24m

The USWNT has settled its class action lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation for a total of $24 million, the two sides announced on Tuesday.

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[Sparhawk]

I don't get this at all. a judge already tossed it out because their claim had no merit. Why would you cave at this point?

USWNT, USSF settle equal pay suit for $24m

The USWNT has settled its class action lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation for a total of $24 million, the two sides announced on Tuesday.

www.espn.com

I think it has more to do with getting CPC re-elected instead of CC.

They got way less than what they were asking for, but it will be seen as a win for CPC.
If CC criticizes the deal, he will all but doom any chance he has of being elected again.

No, this was more about the future than the past.