Portland Thorns security ejects eight fans wearing XX-XY Athletics clothing
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 5:29 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Eight fans wearing apparel from the brand XX-XY Athletics were removed from Providence Park during a Portland Thorns match. Stadium security personnel confronted the group in the seating area following complaints regarding the clothing, which identifies as pro-women but was labeled as transphobic by LGBTQ organizers. Video footage of the incident surfaced after the match. The ejection occurred after officials were lobbied to address the presence of the fans. No further disciplinary actions have been publicly announced by the club or the league regarding the incident.
- •Eight individuals were ejected from a Portland Thorns FC match at Providence Park.
- •The fans were removed while wearing apparel branded with XX-XY Athletics.
- •Stadium security acted after LGBTQ organizers lobbied officials over the clothing.
- •Footage of the removal was captured and shared following the match.
- 5:29 PMYahoo Sports — NWSL fans ejected while wearing XX-XY shirts as transgender debate spills over
- 11:30 PMFox News — Group of fans kicked out of Portland Thorns NWSL match over pro-women apparel labeled 'transphobic' - Fox News
"A group of fans was ejected from a National Women's Soccer League match while wearing XX-XY shirts, with the Portland Thorns citing the distribution of 'unapproved materials'
"Video shows eight fans in XX-XY Athletics gear ejected from a Portland Thorns FC match at Providence Park after LGBTQ organizer lobbied officials.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 5:29 PMNWSL fans ejected while wearing XX-XY shirts as transgender debate spills over
A group of fans was ejected from a National Women's Soccer League match while wearing XX-XY shirts, with the Portland Thorns citing the distribution of 'unapproved materials'
- Fox NewsSep 6, 2026, 11:30 PMGroup of fans kicked out of Portland Thorns NWSL match over pro-women apparel labeled 'transphobic' - Fox News
Video shows eight fans in XX-XY Athletics gear ejected from a Portland Thorns FC match at Providence Park after LGBTQ organizer lobbied officials.
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