Overview
- Speaking on Wednesday, Eddy stood by her op-ed proposing either an ovaries-at-birth requirement or SRY genetic testing to set sex-based eligibility in the league.
- She said teammates who criticized her remain invited to her wedding and claimed many players privately support her stance but fear professional backlash.
- Angel City captain Sarah Gorden and vice captain Angelina Anderson publicly condemned the essay as hurtful and said its tone read as transphobic and racist, stressing it does not reflect the team’s view.
- The club reiterated that Eddy’s comments represent her personal opinion and emphasized its commitment to inclusion for players, fans and the community.
- The controversy has drawn fresh attention to the league’s policy gap after the NWSL confirmed it dropped its 2021 testosterone-based guidance in 2022 and has not replaced it.