(England) Transgender women can continue playing under new rules

[Jessica_Rose]

Transgender women can continue playing under new rules

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/transgender-women-can-continue-playing-under-new-rules/ar-AA1CJSCG?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=2501630d983c4a47972251cef2d23e96&ei=96

BBC (11 April 2025)

Transgender women will be allowed to continue to compete in women's football in England provided they meet stricter eligibility criteria, the Football Association has said.

The criteria in the FA's updated trans policy includes meeting reduced testosterone levels and "match observation" to evaluate if the player "presents a risk" to the safety of other players and fair competition.

The FA says there are 20 transgender women registered to play amateur football in England among the millions who play at that level and there are none in the professional game across the Home Nations.

Transgender women will be allowed to compete in women's football provided their testosterone levels are below prescribed levels.

They must provide proof that they have been below the limit for at least 12 months, as well as a medical record of hormone therapy and an annual review of treatment.

However, a new formal process - which will involve a match observation by an FA official - will give the body the ability to remove or refuse a player's permission to play in the women's game.

[Sephirah]

Transgender women will be allowed to continue and "match observation" to evaluate if the player "presents a risk" to the safety of other players and fair competition.

This is the bit that kind of worries me. Granted it's not the Trumpocalpyse, but... there are a lot of girls who present a risk to the safety of other players in the women's game. Literally any girl who plays as a defender could meet that criteria.

[Jessica_Rose]

This is the bit that kind of worries me. Granted it's not the Trumpocalpyse, but... there are a lot of girls who present a risk to the safety of other players in the women's game. Literally any girl who plays as a defender could meet that criteria.

I agree. It may cause some players to 'back off' or change their style of playing. It would be a bit like a player in American-style football having to play 'tag' instead of 'tackle'. At least they didn't shut the door completely.

Love always -- Jess

[Princess Rachel Ann]

I agree. It may cause some players to 'back off' or change their style of playing. It would be a bit like a player in American-style football having to play 'tag' instead of 'tackle'. At least they didn't shut the door completely.

Love always -- Jess

That is true. It's annoying though, but it could be worse.