A week after mediation attempts broke down, a federal judge set a trial date for the gender discrimination lawsuit brought against U.S. Soccer by members of the women's national team.
District Judge R. Gary Klausner said in a hearing Monday morning in Los Angeles that the trial will begin May 5, 2020 and last between four to five days.
A spokesperson for the players confirmed the trial date and said their side welcomes the news.
"We are pleased with the expeditious schedule that has been set by the Court and we are eager to move forward this case," Molly Levinson said in the statement.