The United States women's soccer team's claims for equal pay have been dismissed in court although other claims about the quality of housing arrangements compared to male counterparts can go ahead.
Judge R. Gary Klausner of the United States District Court for the Central District of California ruled in favour of U.S. Soccer, dismissing players' claims that they were underpaid in comparison to the men's national team.
"The WNT (Women's National Team) has been paid more on both a cumulative and an average per-game basis than the MNT (Men's National Team) over the class period," the court said in its summary judgement.
The judge, however, also ruled that players' claims they do not receive equal treatment as the men when it comes to travel, training, housing and other areas could proceed.
The trial date is set for 16 June.
Molly Levinson, a spokeswoman for the players, said that they plan to appeal the decision.
"We are shocked and disappointed," said Ms Levinson.
"We will not give up our hard work for equal pay.
"We are confident in our case and steadfast in our commitment to ensuring that girls and women who play this sport will not be valued as lesser just because of their gender."
U.S. Soccer released a statement saying it wanted to work with the team to "chart a positive path forward to grow the game both here at home and around the world".
"U.S. Soccer has long been the world leader for the women's game on and off the field and we are committed to continuing that work," the federation said.
Team co-captain Megan Rapinoe tweeted: "We will never stop fighting for EQUALITY."
