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June 19, 202336:58

How US Women’s Soccer Scored Equal Pay, from The Closer

How US Women’s Soccer Scored Equal Pay, from The Closer

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Jeffrey Kessler

Sports Attorney

This episode, originally from 'The Closer' podcast, features sports attorney Jeffrey Kessler, who represented the US Women's National Soccer Team in their fight for equal pay. He shares the team's strategy and the inside story of how they secured the landmark deal. The discussion highlights the impact of such deals on the economy and how business truly works.

Key Topics

US Women's Soccer Equal PaySports Labor DisputesNegotiation StrategyImpact of Landmark Deals

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Show Notes

Sharing an episode of The Closer, featuring inside stories about the way business really works. Landmark deals can alter the course of the economy and transform how we live. The Closer asks: Who made these deals, and why?On this episode: The US Women's National Soccer Team is among the most decorated teams in the game but, until recently, was paid a fraction of what the men took home. When the players decided to take up the fight for equal pay, they turned to sports attorney Jeffrey Kessler, who has represented some of the most high-profile athletes in labor disputes with professional leagues. He takes you inside the team’s strategy and reveals how they got the deal done.You can hear more episodes of The Closer at https://link.chtbl.com/successstorycloser