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Athletes step up to support Minnesota kid who was told girls can’t play football

  • Eight-Year-Old Elena Easley faced bullying for playing football, being told by a boy that "girls can’t play football." She stood up against this claim by sharing her experience of two girls currently playing football.
  • Elena received support from teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Glory, who invited her to games and encouraged her passion for football.
  • Elena's mother, Easley, noted the positive impact of Elena's interactions with women athletes, which boosted her confidence, despite ongoing bullying at school.
  • Elena plans to join a local tag-football team this summer while looking forward to cheering for the Minnesota Vixens at their home games.
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News & Record broke the news in Cherokee County, United States on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
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