Statement Timeline

“I definitely support the trans community, but I also support the need of creating fairness in sport, too.”

“I definitely support the trans community, but I also support the need of creating fairness in sport, too.”

“We strongly denounce the bad-faith efforts to use these topics to demean or marginalize others.”

“We strongly denounce the bad-faith efforts to use these topics to demean or marginalize others.”

“I would welcome a trans athlete on my team or against my team, anytime.”

“Hate, abuse, and demonization of any person or group of people, including transgender people, only fuel fear, division, and harm.”

“Hate, abuse, and demonization of any person or group of people, including transgender people, only fuel fear, division, and harm.”

“I’m all about women, little girls deserving to play, and that includes trans women.”

“We need to protect trans kids. Every kid has a right to sports.”

“Trans rights are human rights.”

“Policies that single out transgender women and athletes with intersex variations do not protect women’s sports.”

“What it is is fearmongering.”

“Increase visibility, representation, and access for trans athletes.”

“Today, tomorrow and every day, I am on the side of equality for all, including our trans siblings.”

“Rapinoe said she would not accept anti-trans rhetoric as a reason to give up civil-rights protections.”

“I’m using my voice to ensure all athletes, including trans athletes, have the same chance to compete and succeed.”

“Cowell publicly stood with transgender athletes and said they deserve to be valued and included in sport.”

“Sports should be for everyone, including transgender athletes.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Signed the April 2024 athlete letter calling on the NCAA to protect transgender athletes’ participation in college sports.”

“Trans rights are human rights. Today and every day, the USWNT Players will stand up for those rights.”

“If you consider yourself a woman and you want to play sports, or vice versa, you should be able to play.”

“Absolutely.”

“I see trans women as real women.”

“Everyone deserves the right to play.”

“Categorical bans of transgender athletes are impermissible under Title IX.”

“The inclusion of trans kids in sports is the inclusion of kids in sports. Everyone should have the ability to play sport.”

“The inclusion of trans kids in sports is the inclusion of kids in sports. Everyone should have the ability to play sport.”

“Transgender women and girls are not a threat to women’s sports.”

“I’m 100% supportive of trans inclusion.”

“All athletes — including transgender athletes — deserve to be respected and included, exactly as we are.”

“We, the undersigned members of the swimming community, support and welcome transgender and nonbinary athletes in our sport.”

“Treating people with respect and dignity is more important than any trophy or record will ever be.”

“Treating people with respect and dignity is more important than any trophy or record will ever be.”

“The league welcomes her participation in the sport of women’s swimming and diving.”

“Excluding kids from that joy will have a seriously detrimental impact. It will cost us lives.”

“I can be a normal part in sports.”

“Trans athletes deserve to play and compete just like any other athlete.”

“Trans athletes deserve those same rights and equal opportunities in sports.”

“I think that all youth should have access to sports.”

“It’s very possible to support women’s sports and support transgender athletes being included in sports.”

“League and team ally education sessions on trans inclusivity.”

“We shouldn’t discriminate kids and ban them from playing just because they’re transgender.”

“Krieger said transgender students seek the same team experience and sense of belonging that other young athletes do.”

“I consider transgender women my teammates, not a threat.”

“Trans inclusion makes our sports, our teams and our communities stronger.”

“As someone who has played sports with someone who is trans, I can assure you all is well.”

“Yes, trans people belong in sports. Yes, I belong in sports.”

“Trans women belong in women’s sports, because trans women are women.”

“I’m proud to support all transgender athletes who simply want the access and opportunity to compete in the sport they love.”

“There is no place in any sport for discrimination of any kind.”

“Antoine said the Women’s Sports Foundation supports representation and inclusion for transgender athletes.”

“Lindsey described sport as a place where she could be fully herself and help other LGBTQ+ athletes see that they belong.”

“McCullough said soccer gave her a platform to speak about issues including systemic racism and transgender rights.”

“Mullins described sports as a safe and inclusive environment that helped her grow as an athlete and a person.”

“This decision from World Rugby immediately calls into question their guiding principles of diversity and inclusion.”

“Reddick strongly criticized World Rugby’s exclusion policy as a violation of human rights.”

“Layt argued that size and strength are only part of what makes a successful rugby player and opposed excluding transgender women.”

“I don’t have any concern being on the pitch with transgender women. If they want to join us, it’s awesome.”

“Nicol said the goal should be finding ways for transgender athletes to participate in rugby rather than excluding them.”

“The “safety” of women and girls remains one of the most inaccurate and unjustifiable arguments for why anti-trans efforts are advocated for in this country.”

“Anderson called for consistent and equitable college-sports policies that allow transgender athletes to pursue their athletic goals.”