Megan Rapino, a footballer of the US women's national team, in an interview with ESPN, spoke about the problems of her gender regarding disproportionate wages with those of male footballers..

Also, the journalists raised the question of how the leader of the national team manages to combine performances for the national team and a judicial fight against the United States Football Federation (USSF) for equal pay for both sexes..

Recall that in December 2020, the US women's team agreed to settle part of their lawsuit against the Federation relating to the creation of equal working conditions between men and women in football, however, they continue to fight against discrimination in pay, using as the basis of article.

" As for me, when I put on the jersey, I don't think about my debate with the federation..

I see how USSF executives feel about the game and I think, " I feel like I’m wearing a national team jersey, including to fight for equal pay, popularizing what I do among fans of all ages who want to be in my place.. Therefore, I do not feel any conflict.

Most of the time we play in filled stadiums. We win most of our matches. Sponsorship has grown for us. We won the world championship. We entertain the people. We do what is required of us, so the process of fighting against USSF on the issue of salaries disappoints us..

Our Federation has the opportunity to become a beacon for the whole world. I don’t know why these people didn’t want to stand on the steps of New York City Hall during the World Cup Victory Celebration Tour and demand an acknowledgment of the problem..

Obviously, things are much more complicated, but I feel that they have a real opportunity to invest in the future.. Time and money can make USSF the best women's football organization in the world, ”concluded Rapino.

Recall that Megan Rapino was named the best football player of 2019 according to FIFA, after winning the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball of women's football against the background of the victory of the US national team at the 2019 World Cup in France..