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USWNT stars on pay talks with U.S. Soccer

U.S. soccer stars Megan Rapinoe and Christen Press are gearing up to take the fight for equal pay to the courtroom. Mediation talks between the U.S. Soccer Federation and the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team broke down Wednesday after just one day. In March, the players filed a lawsuit alleging institutionalized gender discrimination. A spokesperson for the players said it is clear the federation "Fully intend to continue to compensate women players less than men. They will not succeed." U.S. Soccer did not respond to a request for comment. Team co-captain Megan Rapinoe and Christen Press join "CBS This Morning" to discuss why talks broke down so quickly.

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Tips for closing the gender wage gap

Chants of "equal pay" interrupted a speech by a top soccer official this week as the U.S. women’s national soccer team celebrated their fourth World Cup title. The players are suing over gender and pay discrimination. U.S. Soccer told CBS News it's working to set a date for mediation.The players' fight for parity reflects the national battle for equal pay. A recent study shows women make 49 cents for every dollar a man does, over a 15 year period of their careers. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss ways we can start closing the gender wage gap.

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