Australian soccer’s governing body has announced what it calls a landmark agreement with the players union to close the pay gap between the men’s and women’s national teams.

The men’s team, the Caltex Socceroos, and the women’s team, the Westfield Matildas, will receive equal shares of total player revenue as part of a four-year deal between the Football Federation Australia and the union, Professional Footballers Australia.

The deal came as protests over the lack of gender parity have roiled women’s soccer worldwide in recent years. Members of the United States women’s team, which like the Matildas outperform their male counterparts, have pursued legal action, arguing that they are not compensated adequately despite their success.

The Football Federation Australia said in a statement on Tuesday, “The new agreement reﬂects football’s determination to address issues of gender equity in all facets of the game and build a sustainable financial model.”