Both Hildebrand and Tchijov told me that today’s demonstration reflects their respective organization’s ongoing work advocating for equal pay for people of all genders. While neither organization has had direct contact with individual players or the USWNT Players Association, they said today’s demonstration is an act of solidarity with them. They also made it clear that the onus is on US Soccer to respond to their demands and pay the USWNT players on equal terms with the men.
“I think this is one of those cases where it’s super clear,” Tchijov said. “So I really hope that the Federation does the right thing.”
