USWNT Honored at ESPYs For Equal Pay Fight Despite Revenue Disparity Criticisms
- The USWNT received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs for their equal pay advocacy and lawsuit against U.S. Soccer.
- During the segment, ESPN showed a clip of Will Cain arguing equal pay is unjustified due to higher revenues for men's soccer.
- Cain criticized ESPN for editing his remarks to portray him as sexist by omitting his statement on paying women more if they generate higher revenues.
- The USWNT highlighted the challenges they faced and their ongoing efforts against pay inequality and social injustices.
- The award ceremony occurred prior to the Women's World Cup tournament and Megan Rapinoe's retirement.