Overview
- Angel City FC captains Sarah Gorden and Angelina Anderson condemned Eddy’s essay, calling its undertones transphobic and racist and saying it does not represent the team.
- Teammates objected to the New York Post’s republishing of the piece with a photo of Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda, describing the imagery as harmful and racially insensitive.
- Angel City issued a statement distancing the organization from Eddy’s opinion and reaffirmed its commitments to equity, inclusion and belonging.
- The NWSL told The Athletic it is committed to working with the Players Association on any policy changes, and no disciplinary action against Eddy has been announced.
- Eddy’s original essay appeared on her X account without naming or photographing any players, and she has seen limited minutes for Angel City with her contract set to expire at season’s end.