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I dunno why did Uber and Lyft drivers go on strike today...... to improve wages

LS is not my favorite writer or nor is yahoo but there is a couple of good points worth considerations and saves you the clicks/ads by including the content not just a link
 
While I agree with the writer's assertion that equal pay is the morally right thing to pursue, and US Soccer cannot hide behind the collective bargaining agreement for all its past disparities in treatment, this yahoo writer has a fundamental misperception in their view that non-profits are established or legally obligated to serve the greater good.

I find it difficult for US Soccer to argue they are separate entities when the television revenues are indeed sold as a package. However, I am not sure what the impact would be of separating those rights. It is entirely possible that the women's game alone would not generate very large TV bids. Other than World Cup and Olympics, there is very little demand for women's soccer on TV. Does US Soccer own the rights to the TV/streaming broadcasts of Olympic and World Cup Soccer? I do not think so. So for WNT you are selling She Believes Cup, friendlies, and what, NWSL on Lifetime?

I am skeptical of SUM and its marketing deal, but I do agree that when it comes to domestic soccer on TV in the US, the packaged whole (Men's,, Women's, MLS) may be worth more to a broadcaster selling advertising than the sum of the individual parts.
 
Dos Equis said:
While I agree with the writer's assertion that equal pay is the morally right thing to pursue, and US Soccer cannot hide behind the collective bargaining agreement for all its past disparities in treatment, this yahoo writer has a fundamental misperception in their view that non-profits are established or legally obligated to serve the greater good.

I find it difficult for US Soccer to argue they are separate entities when the television revenues are indeed sold as a package. However, I am not sure what the impact would be of separating those rights. It is entirely possible that the women's game alone would not generate very large TV bids. Other than World Cup and Olympics, there is very little demand for women's soccer on TV. Does US Soccer own the rights to the TV/streaming broadcasts of Olympic and World Cup Soccer? I do not think so. So for WNT you are selling She Believes Cup, friendlies, and what, NWSL on Lifetime?

I am skeptical of SUM and its marketing deal, but I do agree that when it comes to domestic soccer on TV in the US, the packaged whole (Men's,, Women's, MLS) may be worth more to a broadcaster selling advertising than the sum of the individual parts.
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Maybe the solution is to lower the mens' salaries then... :cool:...

Sheesh I'll bet more people have heard of Alex Morgan than maybe 99.9% of the MLS players.... especially now with the Sports Illustrated cover....
 
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Germany defense is too slow. France always chokes before they get to the final, so I think USA beats them in the quarters in PKs. If the brackets set up for it (haven't seen them all), I'd say USA vs. Australia in the Final.

USA can lose if a team is bold and fit enough to high press entire game. But I don't see that happening. Maybe for a half. They will get a lot of ManU park the bus. Sweden will try it first. Only a few players on that team with the skills to consistently break a high press. Carli Lloyd shows that she is still a better 9 than the overhyped Alex Morgan. Naher does fine in goal.

Best games of the tournament are between teams ranked 4-10. Canada hopefully wins group.
 
oh canada said:
Germany defense is too slow. France always chokes before they get to the final, so I think USA beats them in the quarters in PKs. If the brackets set up for it (haven't seen them all), I'd say USA vs. Australia in the Final.

USA can lose if a team is bold and fit enough to high press entire game. But I don't see that happening. Maybe for a half. They will get a lot of ManU park the bus. Sweden will try it first. Only a few players on that team with the skills to consistently break a high press. Carli Lloyd shows that she is still a better 9 than the overhyped Alex Morgan. Naher does fine in goal.

Best games of the tournament are between teams ranked 4-10. Canada hopefully wins group.
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Netherlands beat Australia last week 3-0.
 
France looks really sharp. Extremely attractive football. US definitely has it's work cut out if they get to play them.
 
Dubs said:
France looks really sharp. Extremely attractive football. US definitely has it's work cut out if they get to play them.
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They are as athletic as the USA and better technically. My money says that this is their breakthrough tournament.
 
US can match them pound for pound, but our back line will be tested consistently. France has excellent speed and technical ability in the wide areas and their D likes to push up and get in the attack just like us.
 
On corners, Ertz will be covering that 6'2" French Lebron like linebackers cover her husband. I don't think France scores off a corner vs. the U.S. for that reason. But, do agree that they are technically better than the stars/stripes crew. US will get chances. Can they convert?
 
oh canada said:
On corners, Ertz will be covering that 6'2" French Lebron like linebackers cover her husband. I don't think France scores off a corner vs. the U.S. for that reason. But, do agree that they are technically better than the stars/stripes crew. US will get chances. Can they convert?
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I hope so but my money is on France winning it over the Netherlands. I hope that Jill gets lucky like 2015. That way I can enjoy my meal and my beers and pretend like we planned it that way.
 
MakeAPlay said:
I hope so but my money is on France winning it over the Netherlands. I hope that Jill gets lucky like 2015. That way I can enjoy my meal and my beers and pretend like we planned it that way.
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You and Ricky Fowler have an infatuation with orange...that game vs. Australia is on youtube...Netherlands scored thrice but Australia controlled much of that game. And played better soccer. Still, it was 3-0, not 1-0, I get it. But, a lot of play over the top by Netherlands...don't think that can get them all the way to the Final. Dutch do have some exciting players and look solid on the backline. I don't think playing cupcakes in group (not Sweden) will help US. And likely the first elimination round game will be a blowout too. Most Americans will not start watching until the semi-finals, unfortunately. If they can't get past France in the Quarters, only the soccer fanatics like us will have watched.
 
oh canada said:
You and Ricky Fowler have an infatuation with orange...that game vs. Australia is on youtube...Netherlands scored thrice but Australia controlled much of that game. And played better soccer. Still, it was 3-0, not 1-0, I get it. But, a lot of play over the top by Netherlands...don't think that can get them all the way to the Final. Dutch do have some exciting players and look solid on the backline. I don't think playing cupcakes in group (not Sweden) will help US. And likely the first elimination round game will be a blowout too. Most Americans will not start watching until the semi-finals, unfortunately. If they can't get past France in the Quarters, only the soccer fanatics like us will have watched.
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I hear you and you and I actually aren’t far apart when it comes to what we think about the women’s game. I watched Netherlands run to the UEFA title and I believe they weren’t lucky. They aren’t deep but can beat anyone. Personally I hope that it ends up USA vs Canada with the USA winning with a 75th minute goal. I am biased though and my checkbook says that the home team wins a close one against our ladies.

Again I hope that I am wrong.
 
I'm optimistic (and thanks for the good maple leaf wishes), but my realist side says Canada finishes #2 in Group - they got a tough draw. In meantime, I will watch Drake struggle to stay off the court while my Raptors follow Kawhi to the crown ;)
 
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