Many American fans were underwhelmed by Gregg Berhalter’s first full FIFA window roster.
While some omissions are puzzling, there’s no need to panic as Berhalter appears to still be evaluating his player pool with an eye towards the Gold Cup and Olympic qualifying.
Two years after the filing of their wage discrimination Complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and less than 100 days from the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, more US Women’s National Team players are suing the US Soccer Federation. This time, they are alleging gender discrimination under the Pay Equity Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
As the citizens of Fort Lauderdale debate two competing soccer proposals, they should reject the politics of parochialism and embrace cohesion and unity.
It’s the only way big-time soccer- and whoever wins- will survive in South Florida.