I choose to highlight this article for multitude of reasons. First, the headline connects the issues of the USWNT with the USSF, to the global battle with inequality for women in soccer. Mid way through the article there is a paragraph referencing the case. Second, due to the closeness of the release of the article to the World Cup, I found this criticism a foreshadowing of what’s to come during the entire month of June. Third, Rapinoe was place into a better light, than what was posted on Fox. This article highlights her activism, and courage to stand for honest change; whereas, Fox made her appear unpatriotic, almost unworthy of representing America’s team. Fourthly, the cold hard numbers to back Rapinoe’s claims of unequal investment. Its finical investment breakdown of tournaments, by sex, solidifies the incremental actions comment she makes about FIFA. Lastly, it enlighten me of the conflicts of tournament scheduling for the upcoming month. Whereas, in the summers of the men’s tournament, there aren’t other major tournaments competing for attention, this summer’s women’s tournament wasn’t given such an allowance. Rapinoe alerts to FIFA consistent behavior of packaging major women championships with minors of the men. FIFA’s response of a possible increase in viewership for such conflicts, demonstrated their prioritization of finical gains over promotion of women athletic excellence.
Link: http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/26815264/rapinoe-critical-fifa-unequal-prize-money
USWNT Lawsuit Media Portfolio 