U.S. Soccer's Announcement Of 'Identical' Contracts For Men And Women's Teams Raises Skepticism02:03
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September 16, 2021

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U.S. Soccer announced this week that it's offering "identical" contracts for the men's and women's national teams. But some aren't convinced.

The union for the women's team players is calling it a PR stunt.

NPR's Laurel Wamsley has the report.

This segment aired on September 16, 2021.