But I guess it all depends on the jury. Public opinion has been shaped by very biased media coverage.

But yes, the real fundamental issue is elevation of women's soccer and as that relates to establishing a sustainable, healthy professional presence through the country's 1st division league, NWSL. It wasn't even sustainable on the men's side until Garber took control of MLS. Not long ago. And growing the underdeveloped women's professional soccer market through traditional and "natural" means, not through Equal Pay Act, Civil Rights Act, or any other gender discrimination lawsuit.