Megan Rapinoe & The US Soccer Team

[hog88]

Or … just stop playing soccer all together .

It's a good game for girls, keeps them toned.

 

[85SugarVol]

Or … just stop playing soccer all together .

I like watching girls in soccer shorts

 

[ALStateLineVol]

Or … just stop playing soccer all together .

Many years ago I would have probably agreed with you, but since I've coached girls soccer on many different levels the last 15 years, including HS, it is a great sport. I'm not as big a fan of men's soccer because of all the theatrics they do, but women are as competitive and enjoyable to watch.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

I like watching girls in soccer shorts

You may have put your finger on a way to generate more revenue for the US women's team. Maybe do away with some of the less feminine players like Rapinoe and instead recruit players based on appeal. Maybe alter the uniforms a bit, also. I'm sure that could boost revenue a little.

 

[85SugarVol]

You may have put your finger on a way to generate more revenue for the US women's team. Maybe do away with some of the less feminine players like Rapinoe and instead recruit players based on appeal. Maybe alter the uniforms a bit, also. I'm sure that could boost revenue a little.

I would have no problem at all with the US Women using their sex appeal to increase revenue. And would not judge them in the slightest.

More power to them.

 

[walkenvol]

I like watching girls in soccer shorts

Prefer them in volleyball shorts myself

 

[85SugarVol]

Prefer them in volleyball shorts myself

I always get the side eye from my wife when I randomly stop on SEC Network to catch up on the Florida v Alabama women’s volleyball action.

 

[n_huffhines]

You may have put your finger on a way to generate more revenue for the US women's team. Maybe do away with some of the less feminine players like Rapinoe and instead recruit players based on appeal. Maybe alter the uniforms a bit, also. I'm sure that could boost revenue a little.

Rapinoe is eye candy for the gay fans.

 

[happy-go_vol]

I would have no problem at all with the US Women using their sex appeal to increase revenue. And would not judge them in the slightest.

More power to them.[/viscosity?

They have to have it 1st. Women's soccer is another corporate welfare program

 

[deezvols]

The women’s team thinking they deserve to be paid the same as the men’s team only puts their ignorance on display.

 

[hog88]

The women’s team thinking they deserve to be paid the same as the men’s team only puts their ignorance on display.

They should be paid the same, the men suck and nobody GAS about the women so reduce the mens pay to match.

 

[happy-go_vol]

The women’s team thinking they deserve to be paid the same as the men’s team only puts their ignorance on display.

Yep,

 

[deezvols]

They should be paid the same, the men suck and nobody GAS about the women so reduce the mens pay to match.

Why should they be paid the same? Should the WNBA players make the same as NBA players?

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Prefer them in volleyball shorts myself

Biker shorts... that was the s^^t back in 1988-89.

 

[hog88]

Why should they be paid the same? Should the WNBA players make the same as NBA players?

I should have used blue font I guess. Pay should be based on revenue.

 

[Orangeburst]

I will go get a Subway Footlong Philly Steak and Cheese tommorow and celebrate

 

[deezvols]

I should have used blue font I guess. Pay should be based on revenue.

Oh thank goodness lol. I’ve tried to think of a logical reason to justify paying them the same, but I can’t think of one.

 

[Wireless1]

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Wonderful, Rapinoe will have another million to spend on hair dye.

 

[82_VOL_83]

They should lower the mens pay to match instead of increasing the females.

Or … just stop playing soccer all together .

It's a good game for girls, keeps them toned.

I like watching girls in soccer shorts

You may have put your finger on a way to generate more revenue for the US women's team. Maybe do away with some of the less feminine players like Rapinoe and instead recruit players based on appeal. Maybe alter the uniforms a bit, also. I'm sure that could boost revenue a little.

I would have no problem at all with the US Women using their sex appeal to increase revenue. And would not judge them in the slightest.

More power to them.

Prefer them in volleyball shorts myself

I always get the side eye from my wife when I randomly stop on SEC Network to catch up on the Florida v Alabama women’s volleyball action.

Pretty much tells the women's soccer story.

 

[85SugarVol]

They have to have it 1st. Women's soccer is another corporate welfare program

I doubt that.

The US Women’s soccer team has been incredibly successful. They are generating revenue. Just not as much as the Men.

They attempt to conflate their success compared to the men with their pay compared to the men. Doesn’t work that way.

 

[Wireless1]

Just saw that Sue Bird's announced this is probably her last season, this must have been their retirement nest egg.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

You may have put your finger on a way to generate more revenue for the US women's team. Maybe do away with some of the less feminine players like Rapinoe and instead recruit players based on appeal. Maybe alter the uniforms a bit, also. I'm sure that could boost revenue a little.

You just watch 'A league of Their Own'?

 

[n_huffhines]

Oh thank goodness lol. I’ve tried to think of a logical reason to justify paying them the same, but I can’t think of one.

Because of PR and the women's revenue has grown a ton the last decade.

The women are basically guaranteed to have a good showing in the WC. The men have the potential to bring in tons more $ if they do well, but sometimes they don't even make the WC. They do well once every 12 years. The women are steady in a business that is showing to be more and more fruitful.

 

[deezvols]

Because of PR and the women's revenue has grown a ton the last decade.

The women are basically guaranteed to have a good showing in the WC. The men have the potential to bring in tons more $ if they do well, but sometimes they don't even make the WC. They do well once every 12 years. The women are steady in a business that is showing to be more and more fruitful.

The men get paid more because they bring in more money, not because they’re more successful on the field. The women should hope the mens team doesn’t get it together, because IF they ever win a WC, that pay gap may get bigger.
You could make a strong argument that the success of the USWNT is a testament to the opportunity they receive as Americans as compared to women in other countries.

 

[happy-go_vol]

I doubt that.

The US Women’s soccer team has been incredibly successful. They are generating revenue. Just not as much as the Men.

They attempt to conflate their success compared to the men with their pay compared to the men. Doesn’t work that way.

Not in a capitalistic society, in a socialistic society, yes.