Still, we refuse to give up.
If one of us feels down, the rest will lift him, he stated.
Weve received much support and will continue to train, get better, and move forward.
My friend Luck and I used to play in womens soccer, he recalls.
We experienced discrimination from opposing teams, making us feel increasingly uncomfortable and out of place.
Being part of the mens league is more than just a personal milestone for Martinez.
We always say: were making history.
But I know whats at stake…
I want Fenixs message to reach as far as possible.
Despite their progress, the team faced serious challenges in preparing for their debut.
We dont have a field to practice in; we must rent it for hours.
We dont even have a coach, Ibanez told local media outlets at the time.
Those of us with more experience are training those who are beginners.
The teams having problems, he toldBored Panda,without going into further detail.
We also havent faced any transphobia on the field, which is great.
The film was well received, with viewers praising its production values and its message.
Its both amazing and overwhelming.
Hopefully, our visibility helps eliminate prejudice eventually, he explained.
Soccerand sports in generalare so competitive that its difficult to eliminate all biases.
Interested players can join the team by reaching out to the club onsocial media.
