This research paper discusses the differences between the experiences of women and men in sports, largely focusing on soccer. This paper takes a comprehensive look at factors that prevent women from reaching an equal pay gap, acts in certain countries to prevent pay gap discrimination that is ineffective, comparison of the salaries of men vs women in particular sports, the large difference in media coverage and sponsorships received by women vs men, whether the popularity of a sport impacts the pay gap, challenges women face, recognition of male vs female athletes, and the politicizing of women in sports.