USWNT sues USSF 2019 version

The 28 who are being paid are the ones who opted in. That is how it should and does work in the legal world. You don't get to opt out and then expect to reap the benefits. Believe it or not, you are not the only one who understands complex litigation.

I 'discount her agency' because her of her intellect. I liked her a lot as a goalkeeper, but her off the field views dig her own hole.

 

Does anyone know the status of Hope's lawsuit?

 

Boy, howdy.

 

Exactly and unlike the other case, Solo's case survived all the summary judgment filings.

Solo was likely approached to settle as well but isn't negotiating from a position of weakness. She knows more than we do about what is going on behind the scenes.

There are things in this recent settlement (written or verbally agreed upon) that will never come out as they are all bound by a confidentiality agreement (in all likehood). As long as the ladies are happy and were not strong armed into settling, it is good.

Don't get me wrong anytime a settlement can be reached and both parties are happy; not necessarily giddy, it is a good outcome. Litigation is very expensive for all parties.

Frankly, I was surprised at the settlement. The lack of leaked intel as to how close it was to finalizing is pretty telling about the non-disclosures signed.

I wonder if the re-emergence of the former ussoccer pres had anything to do with the timing. Or if that was put out there to get to the settlement table sooner.

Anyway, it is good PR for US Soccer. Hopefully it grows the game positively here and internationally.

Will be interesting to see how FIFA handles the ripple effects or if they will adopt some issues too, especially playing conditions and $$.

And hopefully the Team learned a lesson, if you don't like the wording of a contract, pass on signing it.

 

Political change depends on people standing together and solidarity. Hope Solo is obviously incapable of understanding or appreciating that. And calling the USWNT plaintiffs "a select few" is vindictive b.s.

 

From the perspective of the whole of women's professional soccer, her assessment is factually correct. It may be borne of vindictiveness, given her personality, but that doesn't mean she isn't right occasionally.

 

You do know Solo had the guts to file first right; months before the others (their suit was dismissed and was on appeal). The others were too afraid of the Federation. It was Solo who raised the awareness of all the issues that were affecting her former teammates as well.

 

Filing first was courageous and, yes, should be remembered. But it's very, very rare that one individual creates serious social and political change all alone. For me, Solo's absolutely unnecessary, vindictive blast at the USWNT plaintiffs shows that at least in this instance she couldn't work with the women she needed to work with. And she's bitter.

Courage is crucial in political change. You're right in suggesting that. But it's not the ONLY crucial thing. Not even close.

 

There's a WHOLE LOT of contexts in which this applies.

 

She's not incapable, she has different goals.

 

You are entitled to your opinion; I stand by mine.

 

Of course but as an outsider, we don't know what the agreement actually says and the details (and as the Team found out previously) matter. We only know what the press release says. It was likely carefully crafted by USSoccer attys.

Solo may have an idea what was being left on the table as she was likely approached to settle as well. I can't imagine the parties did not try to clean up all loose ends. That's all.

As you noted, we are all entitled to our opinions; as is she.

 

why are you calling me a right wing?! Im a woman btw. Just show some consistency...if meghan has a right to speak her mind then so should hope.

 

Sure would be nice if you actually read what I've written and present it accurately. Earlier today, in post #1448 on this thread, I wrote: "In my view, Hope Solo has the right to state her opinion of the settlement." I added that I find her statement "awful." But, yes, Hope Solo has every right to "speak her mind," just like Megan Rapinoe does (please note correct spelling), just like you do, just like everyone here does.

Thank you for sharing your gender. I'm sorry that my guess was wrong. But I detest it when people who use fake names attack others in the public eye or not who use real, full names.

 

Which, of course, justifies you calling people names.

 

LOL. You're always good at these games, Timon. (Or whatever your real name is.)

 

Cool.

 

The vast majority of people who for years have been publicly spitting at Megan Rapinoe are right-wing, including their cult leader who thinks he's still President of the United States.

 

Your presumption that anyone who makes an argument that resembles an argument made by Person You Don't Like is ALIGNED with said Person is a you problem.

 

Wow, Timon. I believe I understand what you're saying, but that sentence is so terribly written. Way below your usual standard.

 

It makes perfect grammatical sense given the capitalization being used (faux proper nouns).

If you'd prefer, mentally add quotes around "you" at the end for added clarity.

 

Good thing they don't post on this board.