Saturday, July 30, 2016

After World Cup success, Australia stood for better wages (The Associated Press)

FILE - In this June 21, 2015, file photo, Australia's Kyah Simon celebrates after scoring against Brazil during the second half of a FIFA Women's World Cup soccer game in Moncton, New Brunswick. Long before the U.S. womens soccer team filed a federal complaint over wage discrimination, the Australian women fought for better pay. And won. (Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Long before the U.S. women's soccer team filed a federal complaint over wage discrimination, the Australian women fought for better pay. The Matildas, as they are known, will be among the 12 women's soccer teams playing in Brazil next week when the Olympics get underway. The Matildas have made a quick ascent as one of the world's elite teams.


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