<p>Carlos Cordeiro issued an apology to the US women's national team which was not received well by soccer star and activist Megan Rapinoe.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-womens-team-fights-back-against-governing-bodys-pay-claims-254494">US women's team fights back against governing body's pay claims</a></p>

<p>Cordeiro issued an apology on Wednesday after court filing disparaged female athletes and calling the women's team an 'inferior squad' to the men's team. For the record, US women's team are currently the World Cup champions whereas the men's team has not made into the quarterfinals yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-mens-team-slams-us-soccer-backs-equal-pay-for-women-players-280513">United States men's team slams US soccer, backs 'equal pay' for women national team</a></p>

<p>After starring in a 3-1 victory over Japan in the SheBelievesCup, in the post-match interview, Rapinoe said that she was not pleased by United States Soccer Federation's (USSF) chief's apology and the federation's conduct towards the women's team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We don’t buy it….That wasn’t for us. That was for fans, media, sponsors…” Rapinoe said. “Every negotiation we’ve had, those undertones are in there that we’re lesser. Every mediation session that we had, any time we meet with them and the reason we filed this lawsuit. So for him to put that out saying sorry, presuming it’s for us, we don’t buy it. That wasn’t for us at all, that was for everybody else.”</p>

<p>US women's team warmed up for the fixture wearing their uniforms inside out hiding the badge of the federation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>USSF chief's apology came after details of his court filing were released.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US women's soccer team have been fighting with the US Soccer Federation since 2016, they want to get paid as much as the men's team does. The women's team are asking for $67 million as their backpay.</p>

<p>The American men's national team had backed the voice of Women's team for 'equal pay'.</p>

<p>Rapinoe has played a significant role in this dispute and is leading the demands for equality. She told the reporters ahead of the USA's SheBelieves Cup opener that she was grateful to the men's team for their support.&nbsp;</p>


Carlos Cordeiro issued an apology to the US women's national team which was not received well by soccer star and activist Megan Rapinoe. Also read: US women's team fights back against governing body's pay claims Cordeiro issued an apology on Wednesday after court filing disparaged female athletes and calling the women's team an 'inferior squad' to the men's team.

Carlos Cordeiro issued an apology to the US women's national team which was not received well by soccer star and activist Megan Rapinoe. Also read: US women's team fights back against governing body's pay claims Cordeiro issued an apology on Wednesday after court filing disparaged female athletes and calling the women's team an 'inferior squad' to the men's team. For the record, US women's team are currently the World Cup champions whereas the men's team has not made into the quarterfinals yet. Also read: United States men's team slams US soccer, backs 'equal pay' for women national team After starring in a 3-1 victory over Japan in the SheBelievesCup, in the post-match interview, Rapinoe said that she was not pleased by United States Soccer Federation's (USSF) chief's apology and the federation's conduct towards the women's team. “We don’t buy it….That wasn’t for us. That was for fans, media, sponsors…” Rapinoe said. “Every negotiation we’ve had, those undertones are in there that we’re lesser. Every mediation session that we had, any time we meet with them and the reason we filed this lawsuit. So for him to put that out saying sorry, presuming it’s for us, we don’t buy it. That wasn’t for us at all, that was for everybody else.” US women's team warmed up for the fixture wearing their uniforms inside out hiding the badge of the federation. USSF chief's apology came after details of his court filing were released. US women's soccer team have been fighting with the US Soccer Federation since 2016, they want to get paid as much as the men's team does. The women's team are asking for $67 million as their backpay. The American men's national team had backed the voice of Women's team for 'equal pay'. Rapinoe has played a significant role in this dispute and is leading the demands for equality. She told the reporters ahead of the USA's SheBelieves Cup opener that she was grateful to the men's team for their support.

'We don’t buy it', US soccer star Megan Rapinoe on USSF chief Carlos Cordeiro's apology

<p>The newly founded United States Space Force recently unveiled its uniform. The colour of choice has stirred a debacle on social media, BBC reported.</p>

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<p>As apparent in the image, the uniform has a camouflage design with badges embroidered on the arm and chest.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The first <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceForce?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SpaceForce</a> utility uniform nametapes have touched down in the<br />
Pentagon. <a href="https://twitter.com/EsperDoD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EsperDoD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SecAFOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SecAFOfficial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceForceCSO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpaceForceCSO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GenDaveGoldfein?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GenDaveGoldfein</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DeptofDefense?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DeptofDefense</a><a href="https://twitter.com/usairforce?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@usairforce</a> <a href="https://t.co/Jvzt5bvNl7">pic.twitter.com/Jvzt5bvNl7</a></p>
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<p>The most common reaction to the uniform went along the lines of ''camo in space?''<br />
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A user on Twitter went as far as asking, "Have they never seen space before?"</p>

<p>Camouflage is usually chosen by ground military operations to help them blend into their surroundings without being accosted by their enemies, another user implied.</p>

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Surely a pattern like this would have given more camouflage in space. <a href="https://t.co/A1eAJkSk1e">https://t.co/A1eAJkSk1e</a> <a href="https://t.co/7lUGAyRqTD">pic.twitter.com/7lUGAyRqTD</a></p>
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<p>The Force responded to the critique and said that it was "utilising current Army/Air Force uniforms" and "saving costs of designing/producing a new one".</p>

<p>"Members will look like the joint counterparts they'll be working with, on the ground," the force added.</p>

<p>However, this affirmation did little to calm down the Twitterati.</p>

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<p>Donald Trump had officially launched the US Space Force at an army base near Washington in December 2019.</p>

<p>Referring to space as ''the world's newest war-fighting domain'', Trump said the force would help ''deter aggression''.</p>

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<p>However, the title of the force is misleading, for it is not envisaged to put troops into orbit. Instead, the force is expected to protect United States assets like satellites which facilitate communication and surveillance.</p>

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Members will look like their joint counterparts they’ll be working with, on the ground.</p>
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<p>The force's first secretary Barbara Barrett had earlier claimed that the newly orchestrated Space Force would have 16,000 air force and civilian personnel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Donald Trump's administration has allotted $40 million to maintain and fund the force in its pilot year.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/united-states-space-force-donald-trump-creates-new-warfare-service-branch-of-pentagon-269433">United States Space Force: Donald Trump creates new warfare service branch of Pentagon</a></p>


The newly founded United States Space Force recently unveiled its uniform. The colour of choice has stirred a debacle on social media, BBC reported. Image: The uniform of United States Space Force | Courtesy: Twitter handle @SpaceForceDoD As apparent in the image, the uniform has a camouflage design with badges embroidered on the arm and chest.

The newly founded United States Space Force recently unveiled its uniform. The colour of choice has stirred a debacle on social media, BBC reported. Image: The uniform of United States Space Force | Courtesy: Twitter handle @SpaceForceDoD As apparent in the image, the uniform has a camouflage design with badges embroidered on the arm and chest. The first #SpaceForce utility uniform nametapes have touched down in the Pentagon. @EsperDoD @SecAFOfficial @SpaceForceCSO @GenDaveGoldfein @DeptofDefense@usairforce pic.twitter.com/Jvzt5bvNl7 — United States Space Force (@SpaceForceDoD) January 18, 2020 × The most common reaction to the uniform went along the lines of ''camo in space?'' A user on Twitter went as far as asking, "Have they never seen space before?" Camouflage is usually chosen by ground military operations to help them blend into their surroundings without being accosted by their enemies, another user implied. Really disappointed with the green. Surely a pattern like this would have given more camouflage in space. https://t.co/A1eAJkSk1e pic.twitter.com/7lUGAyRqTD — Richard Chambers (@newschambers) January 18, 2020 × The Force responded to the critique and said that it was "utilising current Army/Air Force uniforms" and "saving costs of designing/producing a new one". "Members will look like the joint counterparts they'll be working with, on the ground," the force added. However, this affirmation did little to calm down the Twitterati. Donald Trump has unveiled the US Space Force camouflage uniform. Spot the problem. pic.twitter.com/2YJgfoZF4n — James Melville (@JamesMelville) January 19, 2020 × Donald Trump had officially launched the US Space Force at an army base near Washington in December 2019. Referring to space as ''the world's newest war-fighting domain'', Trump said the force would help ''deter aggression''. I know this is hard to understand, but on the left there is a picture of camouflage and on the right there is a picture of space. Study these carefully until you can see the difference. pic.twitter.com/7HhAeHRyrm — JRehling (@JRehling) January 18, 2020 × However, the title of the force is misleading, for it is not envisaged to put troops into orbit. Instead, the force is expected to protect United States assets like satellites which facilitate communication and surveillance. USSF is utilizing current Army/Air Force uniforms, saving costs of designing/producing a new one. Members will look like their joint counterparts they’ll be working with, on the ground. — United States Space Force (@SpaceForceDoD) January 18, 2020 × The force's first secretary Barbara Barrett had earlier claimed that the newly orchestrated Space Force would have 16,000 air force and civilian personnel. Donald Trump's administration has allotted $40 million to maintain and fund the force in its pilot year. Also read: United States Space Force: Donald Trump creates new warfare service branch of Pentagon

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