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Rapinoe's Transgender Athlete Support Sparks Fierce Backlash

1/31/2026

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Megan Rapinoe, the U.S. soccer star, faces criticism for supporting transgender athletes in the American Civil Liberties Union's More Than A Game campaign.
Jennifer Sey, founder of XX-XY Athletics, condemns the initiative as undermining the competitive nature of sports.
Sey says allowing biological males in women's sports creates an unfair advantage and should prioritize competition.
The Supreme Court is reviewing cases on protections for female athletes.

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Megan Rapinoe, the U.S. soccer star, faces criticism for supporting transgender athletes in the American Civil Liberties Union's More Than A Game campaign.
Jennifer Sey, founder of XX-XY Athletics, condemns the initiative as undermining the competitive nature of sports.
Sey says allowing biological males in women's sports creates an unfair advantage and should prioritize competition.
The Supreme Court is reviewing cases on protections for female athletes.