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Will U.S. women's soccer team win their fight for higher pay?
The U.S. women’s soccer team celebrated their World Cup victory with a parade in New York. Thousands of fans lined the streets to congratulate the two-time world champions. But the team is still fighting for equal pay.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenThe U.S. women’s soccer team celebrated their World Cup victory with a parade in New York. Thousands of fans lined the streets to congratulate the two-time world champions. But the team is still fighting for equal pay.
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5 storiesWill women soccer players finally earn the same pay as men?
The U.S. women’s soccer team celebrated their World Cup victory with a parade in New York,. Thousands of fans lined the streets to congratulate the two-time world champions. But the team is still fighting for equal pay.
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