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ACFC Leaders Condemn Teammate’s Controversial Views on Sports

11/3/2025

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Sarah Gorden, captain of Angel City Football Club (ACFC), and vice captain Angelina Anderson criticized teammate Elizabeth Eddy's essay supporting sex-based eligibility in women's sports, calling her views "transphobic" and "racist."
Gorden condemned the New York Post for using a racially insensitive photo of an African player in its coverage.
ACFC affirmed that while they respect individual opinions, Eddy's views do not reflect the organization's stance. Eddy's contract ends after the season on Sunday.

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Sarah Gorden, captain of Angel City Football Club (ACFC), and vice captain Angelina Anderson criticized teammate Elizabeth Eddy's essay supporting sex-based eligibility in women's sports, calling her views "transphobic" and "racist."
Gorden condemned the New York Post for using a racially insensitive photo of an African player in its coverage.
ACFC affirmed that while they respect individual opinions, Eddy's views do not reflect the organization's stance. Eddy's contract ends after the season on Sunday.