Equal pay mediation between the US Women's national team and US Soccer Federation has gotten UGLY ... and now the dispute is likely heading to court.
Remember, the USWNT sued the Federation back in March for gender discrimination -- claiming, "The female players have been consistently paid less money than their male counterparts."
The USWNT had agreed to meet with the USSF in New York City this week to discuss the heated issue ... but according to team spokesperson Molly Levinson, both sides remain far apart.
"We entered this week’s mediation with representatives of USSF full of hope," Levinson says.