PBS NewsHour

Women’s soccer players sue over wage gap

Clip: 03/31/2016 | 6m 28s

The U.S. women’s soccer team became national heroes when they won the 2015 World Cup. But members of the team are now suing over wage discrimination, claiming that they earned four times less than their male counterparts despite generating $20 million more in revenue. Judy Woodruff talks to Briana Scurry, former U.S women’s goalkeeper, for more on the fight.

Aired: 03/31/16

Rating: NR

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