The NFL was asked questions about the Los Angeles Chargers coaches wearing “Everyone Watches Women’s Sports” T-shirts at practice earlier this month.
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh and assistant coach Mike McDaniel both rocked white “Everyone Watches Women’s Sports” T-shirts at practice earlier this month, showing support for women’s sports around the world.
The Chargers proudly shared photos of the T-shirts on social media.
“what the shirt says 🙂↕️,” they shared in a post that has been viewed 3 million times on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The shirts reportedly come from the company TOGETHXR, whose founder, Jessica Robertson, has spoken out in support of transgender athletes in sports.
“Trans women belong in sports. There are no scientific studies that prove that there is significant physical advantage,” Robertson said in 2023.
Outkick asked the Chargers if the team was aware of Robertson’s stance.
“The Chargers are committed to helping open doors for young female athletes to build confidence, leadership and community through the game of football while also shining a light on the important roles women play in the sports industry,” Josh Rupprecht, Chargers Senior Vice President for Communications & Brand Messaging, said in a statement provided to OutKick.
“Supporting the growth and visibility of women’s athletics has long been a priority of the organization. In 2023, the Chargers served as a primary driver in establishing girl’s flag as a CIF sanctioned high school sport in California. The team now sponsors the ‘Conquer Chargers,’ a girl’s flag club comprised of 35 teams and more than 350 athletes across three Southern California chapters, and hosts annual tournaments such as the Girls’ Flag Invitational,” Rupprecht added. “This past July, two Conquer Chargers teams (14U and high school) secured national championship titles and were honored during training camp.
“Various brands were part of the theme days including Togethxr x Nike merchandise, exclusive Peanuts x Chargers merchandise by Homage, Chargers Social Club merchandise by WEAR and New Era and several local food truck vendors, among others.”
NFL faced questions, too
Outkick asked the NFL some questions, as well.
“Our question on what the Chargers’ stance is regarding transgender athletes competing against biological females in flag football was left unanswered. The same question was also left unanswered by the NFL on Monday. Our request for comment from the league was met with silence,” they wrote.
“We also asked TOGETHXR and Robertson whether there’s been any change to the company’s stance on the pro-trans in sports topic. Those questions were left unanswered as well.”
The debate surrounding transgender athletes has been mostly left to the WNBA in recent months, however, the NFL might be asked about it now too, it seems.
