Following the USWNT's landmark equal pay settlement, the US Soccer Federation reached a confidential financial agreement with former head coach Jill Ellis over her pay concerns.
Ellis threatened litigation after her tenure as head coach, where she led the team to two World Cup titles, claiming she was undercompensated compared to her male counterparts.
While there was internal resistance to settling with Ellis due to previous payments she received, a desire to avoid further public disputes led to the financial settlement.
The decision to settle was influenced by insurance covering part of the agreement and the USSF's wish to maintain a positive relationship with a respected figure like Ellis.
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