FILE PHOTO: Mar 8, 2020; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; President of the United States Soccer Federation Carlos Cordeiro looks on during introductions before the USA plays Spain in the 2020 She Believes Cup soccer series at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - U.S. Soccer President Carlos Cordeiro resigned on Thursday after taking responsibility for language in a federation court filing that "caused great offense and pain" and prompted an on-field protest by the national women's team.
The women's team sued the national federation for gender discrimination just over a year ago in a lawsuit that included complaints about wages and working conditions.
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