The disparity in terms of wages between men and women has been a constant talking point in sport over the years but the United States soccer continues to pay USWNT more than men when it comes to the national team.
The decision however is totally justified given the fact that the women’s national team have won four World Cups since 1991 and they are undoubtedly the greatest women’s soccer team of all time.
Here at Anytime football, we look at some of the richest footballers in American soccer.
Carli Lloyd
The 39-year-old American International is a four-time Olympian and a footballing legend in her country.
According to reports, Carli Lloyd pockets an annual salary of around $518,000.
Megan Rapinoe
The hero of the 2019 World Cup and one of America’s most bankable athletes, Megan Rapinoe earns around $447,000 per year and she is the world’s fourth highest-paid female footballer.
Alex Morgan
Since making her mark in the World Cup back in 2011, Morgan has developed into a legendary goal scorer in the history of women’s football.
The American footballer recently won the bronze in Tokyo and she is the first woman to feature on the cover of the EA FIFA video game series.
Alex Morgan reportedly earns around $450,000 per year.
Abby Wambach
The two time Olympic gold medalist scored the most number of goals by any man or woman in the history of international soccer before she retired in 2015.
Abby Wambach reportedly has a net worth of around $4 million.
Mia Hamm
One of the first superstars of women’s football, Hamm joined the US national team at the age of 15 and helped them win their first World Cup in 1991.
She is also a three-time Olympian who has won two gold medals and a silver medal.
Mia Hamm reportedly has a net worth of $10 million.
Hope Solo
The legendary American goalkeeper held down the starting berth for the US national team from 2000 to 2016 and she helped her country win two Olympic gold medals and a World Cup.
Hope Solo reportedly has a net worth of around $3 million.
As far as The United States men’s internationals are considered, the likes of Landon Donovan, Michael Bradley and Clint Dempsey Have made their mark in the world of football.
Landon Donovan
Donovan has the most numbers of goals and assists by an American International and his five goals in the World Cup are the most by any American player.
He reportedly has a net worth of $14 million.
Clint Dempsey
Clint Dempsey made a name for himself when he joined the Premier League and he was the highest-paid American soccer player in history at the time. The former Fulham and Tottenham attacker has a net worth of $16 million.
Michael Bradley
Michael Bradley is one of MLS’ famous names and he has been a star for Toronto FC for several years.
Bradley currently earns around $1.53 million every year.
