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All-Female Lionesses Promoted, Forced to Add Male Player

7/31/2026

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The all-female She Plays to Win Lionesses were promoted to the 4NCL division but must add a male player under the league’s gender rule.
The 4NCL mandates each division team include one player of each gender, forcing the Lionesses to drop one of their eight female members.
Founder Lorin D’Costa said the rule undermines the promotion.
Players Emily Maton and Alisha Vyas said it would break camaraderie and deter girls.

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Story summary

The all-female She Plays to Win Lionesses were promoted to the 4NCL division but must add a male player under the league’s gender rule.
The 4NCL mandates each division team include one player of each gender, forcing the Lionesses to drop one of their eight female members.
Founder Lorin D’Costa said the rule undermines the promotion.
Players Emily Maton and Alisha Vyas said it would break camaraderie and deter girls.