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Should record-setting athletes receive standardized bonuses across men’s and women’s teams?

A national team bonus expresses what the federation values. If equivalent records trigger different checks, the organization is saying one achievement matters less. U.S. Soccer showed a workable route by signing [identical economic terms through 2028](https://www.iowapublicradio.org/news-from-npr/news-from-npr/2022-05-18/the-u-s-mens-and-womens-soccer-teams-will-be-paid-equally-under-a-new-deal) and pooling World Cup prize money. Standardize the schedule, publish it, and let athletes know the target before competition.