(Reuters) - U.S. Soccer President Carlos Cordeiro resigned on Thursday after taking responsibility for language in a federation court filing that 'caused great offence and pain' and prompted an on-field protest by the national women's team.
FILE PHOTO: Mar 8, 2020; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; President of the United States Soccer Federation Carlos Cordeiro looks on during introductions before the USA plays Spain in the 2020 She Believes Cup soccer series at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
The women's team sued the national federation for gender discrimination just over a year ago in a lawsuit that included complaints about wages and working conditions.The federation's court filing said men's national team players had a greater level of responsibility than the women and that their job"requires a higher level of skill based on speed and strength."
"The arguments and language contained in this week's legal filing caused great offence and pain, especially to our extraordinary Women's National Team players who deserve better," he said in a statement.
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