A report on the state of women’s soccer globally lauded the growth of the game while also calling for greater support for players, including better wages, as well as the need for industry labor standards.
Based on surveys of players worldwide, the report released Wednesday by the international players union FIFPro showed club salaries are generally rising.
When the top and bottom 5% are removed, average club salaries for respondents rose from about $2,350 a month in 2016 to $3,980 a month in 2018.
But 3.6% said they received no salary. The release of the report, “Raising Our Game,” was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic and came almost two weeks after the players’ association warned the pandemic could pose an "almost existential