FIFPRO's Culvin praises egg-freezing policies for soccer players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 10:35 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Alex Culvin of FIFPRO commended Chelsea and Spain's football federation for their initiatives to provide egg freezing and fertility treatment for players. Chelsea, the first Women's Super League club to fund these services, aims to empower players with reproductive choices. However, Culvin emphasized the need for safeguards to prevent pressures on players regarding motherhood timing. Several athletes have welcomed the options, yet concerns remain over potential obligations linked to employer-funded fertility treatments. Culvin stressed the importance of individual choice and education surrounding these policies, which must include maternity protections to support players during their careers.
- •Chelsea funds egg freezing for Women's Super League players
- •Spain's federation offers fertility treatments to eligible national team members
- •Concerns exist over pressure to delay motherhood
- •Culvin emphasizes player choice and safeguards
- •Maternity protections included in FIFA's 2024 policy
- 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Soccer-Egg-freezing policies progressive but player choice crucial, FIFPRO's Culvin says
"MANCHESTER, England, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Moves by Chelsea and the Spanish football federation to offer egg freezing to players are "incredibly progressive", but safeguards are crucial to ensure women do not feel pressured to delay motherhood, FIFPRO's Alex Culvin said. Chelsea became in August the first Women's Super League club to fund egg freezing and other fertility treatment for players, while Spain's football federation (RFEF) announced an agreement last month giving eligible national tea
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