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Federal Judge Dismisses U.S. Women's Soccer Team's Equal Pay Claim

A spokesperson for the U.S. Women's National Team says they'll appeal after a judge dismissed the claim that they're paid less than the men's team. Other claims in the lawsuit will go to trial.

The World Cup champion U.S. women's soccer team is vowing to fight on after a judge dismissed key parts of their lawsuit seeking compensation equal to that of their male counterparts.

Federal Judge R. Gary Klausner rejected the claim that the women's team is paid less than the U.S. men's team. He also dismissed a claim of unequal, the ruling is a major blow.

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