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Angel City FC Leaders Denounce 'Transphobic' Gender Policy Op-Ed

11/1/2025

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Sarah Gorden, captain of Angel City FC, and Angelina Anderson, vice captain, condemned Elizabeth Eddy's op-ed for stricter NWSL gender eligibility, calling it "transphobic and racist."
Gorden apologized to those hurt by the article and reaffirmed Angel City as a welcoming space.
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and its Players Association said policy changes would require collective bargaining.
Angel City FC aims to end the season positively despite challenges.

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Sarah Gorden, captain of Angel City FC, and Angelina Anderson, vice captain, condemned Elizabeth Eddy's op-ed for stricter NWSL gender eligibility, calling it "transphobic and racist."
Gorden apologized to those hurt by the article and reaffirmed Angel City as a welcoming space.
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and its Players Association said policy changes would require collective bargaining.
Angel City FC aims to end the season positively despite challenges.