Recent controversies across women’s sports — from swimming to track and field — have brought increased attention to the issue of eligibility policies.
Unlike a growing number of other competitions, professional soccer currently lacks clear and consistent guidelines regarding eligibility. This gap has sparked debate and highlights the need for the sport to establish standardized policies to ensure fairness and clarity for all athletes involved.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/27/opinion/national-womens-soccer-league-must-adopt-gender-standards-to-keep-growing/