FootyPop: USWNT Wins SheBelieves Cup and Equal Pay Settlement

February 28, 2022
By Kayleigh Toney

It was a big week on the international stage with the USWNT finally reaching an equal pay agreement, the SheBelieves Cup, and England’s massive win. Here’s this week’s women’s soccer news.

High of the Week

The @USWNT has reached a landmark $24 million settlement with US Soccer, ending a six-year legal fight over equal pay. pic.twitter.com/pq2TK06ZCr

— Just Women’s Sports (@justwsports) February 22, 2022

It’s been a long time coming, but the USWNT announced that they had reached an equal pay agreement with U.S. Soccer after a six-year lawsuit. It’s been something long overdue for women’s soccer.

Low of the Week

.@schuerta + @100Purcent wreak havoc to double the lead! ??#SheBelievesCup x @Visa pic.twitter.com/pR3mLaLzg4

— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) February 20, 2022

It was a tough day in the office for Meikayla Moore of New Zealand against the U.S. The defender got a hat trick of own goals during the first half of the match. She found herself in some challenging situations defending dangerous crosses. It was a streak of bad luck that Moore will want to forget about.

News of the Week

Chicago Red Stars Partner with US Fertility and @fertcentersofil

? https://t.co/IKZn4wf8XF pic.twitter.com/6m6uwIeYUr

— Chicago Red Stars (@chicagoredstars) February 24, 2022

This week the Chicago Red Stars announced a partnership with US Fertility and Fertility Centers of Illinois. The partnership will help to provide players with fertility care options. Chicago is the second club to have a partnership like this, with Racing Louisville being the first.

Goal of the Week

GOAL Germany! OH MY! A STUNNING free kick by Lina Magull! ?

We're level at 1-1!pic.twitter.com/zFhLALhZLj

— The Equalizer (@EqualizerSoccer) February 23, 2022

Against England, Lina Magull had a beautiful free-kick goal for Germany. The goal tied the game at 1-1 before the half, but England went on to win 3-1.

Win of the Week

??????? Proud to represent our country ???????

We are @ArnoldClarkCup winners! ? pic.twitter.com/INcYUXTkv2

— Lionesses (@Lionesses) February 23, 2022

In their last game of the Arnold Clark Cup, England came away with a massive 3-1 win over Germany. After tying in their first two matches, the hosts got their win. The three points lifted England to winning the first-ever Arnold Clark Cup.

Player of the Week

FROM THE CORNER OF THE BOX!!!!

Get in, @catarinamacario ??#SheBelievesCup x @Visa pic.twitter.com/TMSZ5h62EE

— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) February 24, 2022

It was another big week for Catarina Macario. She was impressive for the USWNT during the SheBelieves Cup, but her best game came against Iceland. The forward had a brace and an assist in the 5-0 victory. She was also named the MVP of the tournament.

Featured image via @USWNT on Twitter