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FA Bans Transgender Women from Women’s Football in England

The decision, effective June 1, 2025, follows a UK Supreme Court ruling defining 'woman' by biological sex under the Equality Act.

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Chicas Trans' player Noemi Arzate Miranda controls the ball during a football match in Azcapotzalco borough, Mexico City, on June 23, 2024. In a fight against machismo, mockery, and morbidity, Mexican transgender female football players, wearing flashy jackets and colorful hair, take to the field for the conquest of the rights of the LGBT community. (Photo by Haaron ALVAREZ / AFP)
The English FA announced on Thursday that transgender women will be banned from women's soccer from June 1.

Overview

  • The Football Association (FA) has announced that transgender women will no longer be allowed to participate in women’s football at any level in England starting June 1, 2025.
  • This policy change aligns with the UK Supreme Court's April 16 ruling, which clarified that the term 'woman' under the Equality Act refers exclusively to biological sex.
  • The FA’s previous policy allowed transgender women to play if testosterone levels were maintained below a specific threshold, but this has now been replaced with a complete ban.
  • Approximately 20 registered transgender players in grassroots football will be directly affected, and the FA plans to contact them to discuss alternative ways to stay involved in the sport.
  • The move mirrors a similar decision by the Scottish Football Association and aligns with international football policies set by UEFA and FIFA.