Cynthia Marie Parlow Cone used to be a professional soccer player. She is also an executive. She is currently President of United States Soccer Federation. She is also a two time Olympic Gold Medalist, and a FIFA Women's World Cup Champion in 1999. She is a staunch advocate for equal pay for soccer players of all genders.
Induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame
Cindy Parlow Cone is a former member of United States Women's National Soccer Team. At five and eleven inches tall, Parlow Cone was an athlete who made her stand out when she faced the penalty area. She went on to score 75 international goals and earned her place in the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
In addition to being a three-time Olympian, Parlow Cone has also made a name for herself as the first female president of U.S. Soccer and the first U.S. women's team president. She oversees changes in the Federation's priorities and places emphasis on inclusion, diversity, teamwork and teamwork.
Leadership style
Cindy Parlow Cone is the United States Soccer Federation's new President. She is the first woman to lead the federation. She was previously the vice president of U.S. soccer before Carlos Cordeiro's resignation in December. Parlow Cone's leadership style has been praised by many in the organization and has drawn criticism from some in the game.
Parlow Cone's leadership style is characterized by a desire to find solutions to difficult problems. She has the backing and support of many important figures in US soccer, including Mia Hamm - a former player who is now president of USWNT.
US Soccer and US Lawsuit
Although Cindy Parlow Cone was the USSF's former MLS player, Cone has not lost her enthusiasm. Cone recently announced that she is determined to increase the game's growth and signed new CBAs.
Cone will make use of this settlement to support her leadership of the federation. US Soccer and the players have also agreed to implement equal working conditions for the women's national team by December 2020. However, this legal battle is likely to not end. Cone's leadership has been pushing for settlement over other parts of this lawsuit. This may be due to the fact that Cone is a candidate in the next presidential election.
Equal pay deal with National Team players
U.S. football's historic win of equal pay for women's soccer players marks a significant victory. The policy was implemented by the U.S. Soccer National Federation. This will ensure that female soccer players receive the same pay as their male counterparts. Additionally, it will pool the prizes from both men and women's tournaments. This historic move has been made possible through the leadership of U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone, who won two Olympic gold medals and the 1999 World Cup.
Parlow Cone was elected President of US Soccer in March. Two months later the unions representing women's soccer and men's soccer ratified a new collective negotiation agreement with U.S Soccer. This included an equal share for World Cup bonuses. The agreement puts US Soccer on the right track to rebuild its credibility and attract commercial partners. Parlow cone still has much to do. Her efforts to reclaim her position, and Cordeiro's subsequent resignation, have sparked backlash from players and criticism from Alan Rothenburg.