Coca-Cola Slams U.S. Soccer’s Legal Defense as ‘Unacceptable and Offensive’

Coca-Cola criticized the U.S. Soccer Federation for saying in legal papers that women did not have the same responsibilities or physical ability as men on its national teams.

Coca-Cola criticized the U.S. Soccer Federation for saying in legal papers that women did not have the same responsibilities or physical ability as men on its national teams. The company called the federation’s statements in defense of a gender discrimination suit “unacceptable and offensive”. In a statement, Coca-Cola Co. said it is “firm in its commitment to gender equality, fairness and women’s empowerment ... and we expect the same from our partners.”