The USWNT probably won't boycott the Rio Olympics. If they're willing to brave the horrors of the Zika Virus for a shiny gold medal, the wage gap likely won't deter them either.
But it might.
In an interview with ESPN's Hannah Storm, Lloyd was asked what would make her consider boycotting Rio. Lloyd's answer:
The Houston Dash confirmed Monday that midfielder and reigning FIFA World Player of the Year Carli Lloyd has been diagnosed with a grade 1 MCL sprain that will sideline her for 3-6 weeks. Lloyd suffered the injury in the fifth minute of Saturday's 3-1 loss at the Orlando Pride in the NWSL. Lloyd was substituted from the match in the 12th minute.
The players of U.S Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) could potentially boycott the Rio Olympic Games in 2016 because of wage inequality in regards to the men's team.
In an interview with ESPN, USWNT co-captain Becky Sauerbrunn said that if nothing changes until July, the women's team may not go to Rio de Janeiro.