Cheryl Reeve reaffirms support for transgender kids amid protest
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:33 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Cheryl Reeve, head coach of the Minnesota Lynx, emphasized her support for transgender kids during comments made ahead of the Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries game on August 20, 2026. Reeve stated, "transgender kids belong" and criticized the ongoing "XX-XY" movement. On the court, the Lynx secured a 77-66 victory over the Valkyries, with Olivia Miles and Kayla McBride each scoring 20 points. Reeve, who has consistently advocated for inclusion, faced mixed reactions regarding her stance on transgender athletes in women's sports.
- •Cheryl Reeve supports transgender kids and criticizes the 'XX-XY' movement.
- •Lynx defeat Golden State Valkyries 77-66 on August 20, 2026.
- •Olivia Miles and Kayla McBride each score 20 points for the Lynx.
- •Reeve has a history of advocating for inclusion in sports.
- 10:33 AMYahoo Sports — Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve doubles down on trans stance in the WNBA
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — “Transgender Kids Belong”: Cheryl Reeve Sticks to her Guns on Controversial Debate With Clear Message to XX-XY Protestors
"The transgender debate continues to take over the WNBA, with Cheryl Reeve feeling the need to address the situation once again. WNBA league-leaders Minnesota Lynx extended their win streak to five games with a sharp 77-66 road victory over the Golden State Valkyries, bringing their overall record to an impressive 30-7.
"Amid all the pressure around the “XX-XY” movement, it appears that Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve is sticking to her guns. When asked about the movement potentially reaching the doors of the Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries game, Reeve made it clear that “transgender kids belong”.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 10:33 AMLynx coach Cheryl Reeve doubles down on trans stance in the WNBA
The transgender debate continues to take over the WNBA, with Cheryl Reeve feeling the need to address the situation once again. WNBA league-leaders Minnesota Lynx extended their win streak to five games with a sharp 77-66 road victory over the Golden State Valkyries, bringing their overall record to an impressive 30-7.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 9:07 AM“Transgender Kids Belong”: Cheryl Reeve Sticks to her Guns on Controversial Debate With Clear Message to XX-XY Protestors
Amid all the pressure around the “XX-XY” movement, it appears that Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve is sticking to her guns. When asked about the movement potentially reaching the doors of the Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries game, Reeve made it clear that “transgender kids belong”.
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