America’s Top Female Soccer Players Sue FIFA, Alleging Gender Discrimination

American soccer star Abby Wambach and a group of other elite national players have sued the governing body of international soccer, FIFA, over the proposed playing surface for the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada.   FIFA wants the women to play on artificial turf, while their male counterparts are allowed to play on natural grass for their World Cup.   The lawsuit, which was filed at the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, alleged that FIFA, and co-defendant Canadian Soccer Association, are