Transgender Women Banned from Playing on Women’s Soccer Teams in England

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Transgender women will be banned from playing on women’s soccer teams in England following a U.K. Supreme Court ruling last month. The ruling defined a woman as someone born biologically female, leading to exclusion of transgender women from women’s sports teams. The Football Association is changing its rules to align with this ruling, impacting transgender athletes currently playing.

Key Points

  • U.K. Supreme Court ruling defined a woman as someone born biologically female
  • The Football Association changing its rules to align with the ruling
  • Policy change will take effect on June 1

Pros

  • Ruling aligns with U.K. Supreme Court decision on defining women as biologically female for anti-discrimination purposes

Cons

  • Transgender women will be excluded from playing on women’s soccer teams
  • Impact on transgender athletes who currently identify as female and play women’s soccer