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England Women and FA reach agreement on performance-based bonuses

England's head coach Sarina Wiegman holds a trophy for the UEFA Women's Coach of the Year for 2022/23 after the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League group stage draw at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)
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Overview

  • England Women have been negotiating with the FA over performance bonuses for over a year
  • The agreement establishes a formal structure for bonuses moving forward
  • The Lionesses had sought improved bonuses for reaching later tournament stages
  • The FA initially declined to pay performance bonuses at the 2019 World Cup
  • The players and FA have resolved the issue and will continue growing the women's game