US EditionNWSL, union and 2 teams denounce fans' reported 'hateful language' against Barbra Banda
- The National Women's Soccer League, its players union, and the Orlando Pride denounced reports of 'hateful language' directed at Barbra Banda during a match in New Jersey.
- A season ticket holder reported that Banda faced racist and transphobic comments from fans during the game.
- Gotham FC is investigating the incident and stated security responded promptly once it was reported.
- NWSL officials emphasized that any form of hateful conduct is unacceptable and undermines fairness and respect in soccer.
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Gotham fans allegedly hurl transphobic abuse at star previously targeted by JK Rowling
Orlando Pride’s Barbra Banda has once again become the target of transphobic vitriol among fans, despite not being trans herself."I attended the Gotham-Pride game in NJ last night and was shocked and disgusted by the fan conduct in my section (107)," Redditor u/mitzibitsy alleged via a post in the National Women's Soccer League subreddit. "Multiple Gotham season ticket holders expressed bigotry towards Barbra Banda that stemmed from the racist, …
Fans’ vile transphobic and racist abuse of footballer Barbra Banda denounced
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), a players’ association and two teams have denounced fans’ transphobic and racist abuse of Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda. NWSL issued a statement on Monday (24 March) following reports of fan behaviour at the Sports Illustrated Stadium, in Harrison, New Jersey. Orlando, the league and the association, were joined by Gotham FC, whose home game with Pride was marred by the behaviour, to criticise the…
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