Men who believe they are women will be allowed to compete in women’s soccer in England, the sport’s governing body has decided.
The English Football Association updated its transgender sports policy and noted that men will be able to play against women after “match observation” has taken place to determine if a player “presents a risk” to the safety of others, BBC reported.
The FA will now have “ultimate discretion” over eligibility and ultimately will evaluate each male player on a “case-by-case basis,” as opposed to a universal rule for or against men playing against women. However, the FA is still implementing requirements based on testosterone levels.
A prospective male player who wishes to be considered female will need to have been below a prescribed level of hormones for at least 12 months and provide a medical record of hormone therapy. He will also need to have an annual review of …