Why are the best footballers in the world suing their bosses? – podcast

The Women’s World Cup is nearing the knockout stages, with the tournament favourites, the US, in blistering form. But back home, the players are taking on their governing body in a gender equality lawsuit that could have huge implications for women’s sport. Plus: Jonathan Freedland on Donald Trump’s economic record

The US set a Women’s World Cup record this month with their 13-0 demolition of Thailand in a performance that has set a marker in this year’s competition from the tournament favourites. But behind the scenes, things are less rosy. A group of 28 players on the US women’s national team have brought a lawsuit accusing US Soccer of gender discrimination.

Joining Anushka Asthana are the journalist and US fan Jill Martin Wren, and Gemma Clarke, the author of the forthcoming book SoccerWomen.

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from The Guardian http://bit.ly/2MZ0us4