The Football Association (FA) implemented a ban on trans women in women's football following a UK Supreme Court ruling defining a woman. The announcement coincided with the start of Pride month, drawing criticism. In response, the FA offered trans players six sessions of online therapy and suggested they consider coaching or officiating as alternatives. Previously, trans women were allowed to compete in women's football with regulated testosterone levels. This decision marks a significant policy shift, aligning with similar bans introduced by the Scottish Football Association and other sports organizations, limiting trans womenâs participation options in the sport.
The FA has announced a ban on trans players from women's football, offering therapy and suggesting coaching or refereeing as alternatives, coinciding with Pride month.
In response to the recent ruling, the FA has switched its stance, moving from a policy of inclusion for trans women to an outright ban on participation.
The new rules have reversed previous inclusion policies, which permitted trans women to play if testosterone levels were lowered, now leaving them with limited options.
Trans women faced with exclusion can either seek therapy offered by the FA or play in trans-inclusive teams like TRUK United FC, amid rising discrimination.
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