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This match reignited conversations around pay equity in sports. Proponents of equal pay for female athletes often point to the success and dedication of the US women's soccer team, but defeats like this raise eyebrows. The juxtaposition of such losses against their assertion of worthiness for higher pay has been met with skepticism.
Many commentators have emerged on social media, questioning the merit of arguing for better compensation under such conditions. Some took to humorously exaggerating the absurdity of the events, suggesting that if female athletes want to push for equal pay, they need to reaffirm their competitive standing.