U.S. Soccer Federation and women's team announce equal pay deal: 'This is truly a historic moment'

The U.S. women's national soccer team reached a first-of-its-kind deal with the U.S. Soccer Federation that closes the gender wage gap and ensures equal pay with the men's national team.

The collective bargaining agreements between the U.S. Soccer and the men's and women's national teams are the culmination of a years-long fight for pay parity.

The U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone said in a statement that the agreements have changed the game forever here in the United States and have the potential to change the game around the world.

The U.S. Soccer Federation will become the first Federation in the world to equalize the prize money for the World Cup teams, according to the announcement.

The agreements also ensure that players on the women's and men's teams will be paid the same appearance fees and game bonuses, as well as sharing an equal portion of the profits U.S. Soccer makes from its broadcast, partner or sponsorship deals.

In addition to compensation, the agreements outline new and enhanced benefits to provide child care, parental leave and protections that guarantee equal quality of venues and field playing surfaces for both teams, among other stipulations.

Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Hope Solo, Carli Lloyd and Becky Sauerbrunn filed a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 28 members of the USWNT filed a lawsuit against the USSF for gender discrimination.

The U.S. women's national soccer team agreed to a $24 million settlement with the U.S. Soccer Federation.

The announcement comes six months before the men's national team is slated to compete in the World Cup.

The U.S. Women's National Team defender said in an interview that she was feeling extreme pride.

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