Trans Women in Football: Navigating New Challenges After FA's Ban
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Natalie Washington, a transgender woman and football player in the UK, has voiced concerns over the Football Association's (FA) decision to ban transgender women from women's football starting June 1, 2025. This policy shift follows a UK Supreme Court ruling and is seen by Washington as a de facto ban that could push transgender women out of the sport entirely. The FA's previous allowance of transgender women in women's football with certain testosterone level conditions has been reversed, prompting discussions on safety and mental health for those affected.
Key Points
The FA's new policy bans transgender women from women's football from June 1, 2025, following a UK Supreme Court ruling.
Natalie Washington, a transgender woman and football player, argues that this ban is effectively pushing transgender women out of football.
Washington highlights the potential safety and mental health challenges for transgender women forced to return to men's football.
The FA previously allowed transgender women to play with testosterone levels below 5 nanomoles per litre for 12 months.
The Scottish FA has also implemented a similar ban on transgender women in women's football.
