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Equal pay deal for US women's soccer approved by judge

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United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates after winning the CONCACAF Women's Championship final soccer match against Canada in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

The proposed $24 million settlement between U.S. women soccer players and the sport's American governing body was given preliminary approval Thursday by a federal judge, who scheduled a Dec. 5 hearing for final approval.

U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner granted the motion for approval filed by the players.

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