Transgender Soccer Players Now Able to Choose Men’s or Women’s Team in Germany
In a groundbreaking decision, the German Football Federation has ruled that transgender, intersex and non-binary players now can decide whether they want to play for the women’s or men’s teams. Transgender soccer players in Germany will be able to start participating starting next season. The ruling will affect the youth, futsal and amateur leagues.
The resolution was passed on Thursday and makes it clear that it is up to the players to decide when and if they decide to change teams. This ruling comes as politicians across the globe are passing legislation to restrict trans-athletes in sports.
While FIFA currently is reviewing their regulations surrounding trans-athletes’ ability to participate. Other sports organizations have recently placed bans on their participation....
