Fans’ vile transphobic and racist abuse of footballer Barbra Banda denounced on all fronts

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 fans after their comments were flagged in an online forum by a season-ticket holder.

‘Exceptional player and person’

“We are united in our message: this behaviour is unacceptable and has no place in our league or in our stadiums,” a spokesperson for NWSL said.

The league will work with Gotham

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