NH Girls' Soccer Team Forfeits Game Over Transgender Athlete Participation

Bishop Brady High School's girls' soccer team boycotts match against Kearsarge Regional High due to the inclusion of a transgender male player.

The decision to forfeit was influenced by concerns about unfair competition and safety, as the opposing team's goalkeeper, Maelle Jacques, is a biological male.
A federal judge previously blocked a New Hampshire state law that barred transgender athletes from participating in girls' sports, allowing Jacques to play.
This marks the second instance in the district where a team has refused to compete against Kearsarge Regional High School due to the presence of a transgender male athlete.
Riley Gaines, a former collegiate swimmer, publicly praised Bishop Brady's team for their stance, highlighting a growing trend of teams boycotting matches under similar circumstances.
The Catholic diocese expressed opposition to the boycott, advocating for playing the match as an act of Christian charity, despite the team's decision to forfeit.