How the Women’s Super League became the pinnacle of UK sapphic culture
From seeking out your sporty gf to scouting the WAGS of the women’s game, the football gays and theys have found their pride and place in the stands of the women’s football queer community.
WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH HEADER DESIGN BY ANISA CLEAVER There’s no place like the Emirates Stadium for an Arsenal women’s game.
Gunners and Pride flags run alongside the pitch and red and white jacquard scarves fill the stands as fan-led chants take over: “We’ve got McCabe, Katie McCabe – I just don’t think you understand!” It’s a special atmosphere; one of like-minded football fanatics eager to support their favourite sport, but also there’s something different to the men’s league.
Here, in the throngs of Gooners donning the pink and baby blue Stella McCartney kit, there’s an honorary team of LGBTQIA+ spectators, the queer football cognoscenti, rooting for their favourite North London ballers.
