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Iran demands FIFA ban Pride flags from World Cup matches

The Football Federation of Iran is demanding that FIFA only allow “officially recognized national flags,” which would effectively ban fans from bringing Pride flags to the upcoming 2026 World Cup matches. The demand, among a list of conditions posted to the federation’s official website, must be met for Iran’s national team to play their scheduled matches, according to federation head Mehdi Taj. This conflicts with messaging from FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who has tried to allay concerns about the nat

Seattle Rugby Club is standing against USA Rugby’s anti-Trans policies

A new policy banning Trans women from playing in women’s matches has caused a stir within Seattle’s small, yet passionate, rugby community. The new rule from the governing body USA Rugby, which went into effect on Feb. 20, limits eligibility for the women’s category to only those born female. Men’s matches, notably, were excluded from this change. Clubs in USA Rugby’s system responded by either going silent or posting fiercely worded statements. The Seattle Rugby Club, for its part, recently wrote about the

Reign FC to host early August Pride game in crucial match against LA team

Seattle Pride is over, but celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community is a year-round affair. Reign FC will be embodying this mantra on August 1 with its upcoming Pride match against Los Angeles’s Angel City FC...

New allies form around Hilary Knight, as PWHL Seattle shapes its inaugural roster

Now with a superstar to rally around, PWHL Seattle — the eighth and newest team in the Professional Women’s Hockey League — has added 11 new players to its roster, providing fans with their first glimpse into the team’s future on the ice.

Mariners introduce new Pride tradition: A traveling rainbow baseball

“It sounds silly to say, but I think I was just literally looking at a baseball,” said Keri Zierler, the creative director of the Seattle Mariners, when asked what inspired the team’s new LGBTQ+ tradition.

All-women’s soccer team Salmon Bay FC kicks off inaugural year with 3-game winning streak and community support

“It’s been wild seeing a women’s team getting this kind of support,” Sarah, a veteran Bushkeeper, told the SGN.

Seattle Basketball Club: Fostering friendships on and off the court

At the Seattle Basketball Club (SBC), we believe that sport is more than competition — it’s community, connection, and collective joy.

How the Seattle Tennis Alliance is building community through LGBTQIA+-inclusive sports

On a weekend afternoon in April at the Amy Yee Tennis Center in Seattle, a group of eight gathered to play mixed doubles. Some had been playing tennis for many years, while for others, this was one of the first times they had picked up a racket.

Red Panda Muay Thai teaches Seattle’s Queer community safety techniques and mutual support

Red Panda Muay Thai martial arts school, which first opened its doors in August of 2024, is dedicated to teaching the art of Muay Thai, with a focus on serving the expansive Queer and Trans community.

Largest LGBTQIA+ hockey tournament in the world expands player opportunities

When Steven Thompson and Joey Gale started the Seattle Pride Classic in 2020 (moved to 2021 due to COVID-19), it was the world’s largest LGBTQIA+ hockey tournament.

“Pride Night” games are back in Seattle and Tacoma!

This June, Seattle’s summer sports teams are hosting "Pride Night” celebrations for the LGBTQIA+ community: The Mariners are having two such games at T-Mobile Park, and the Seattle Storm are prepping for a rainbow showdown against the Connecticut Sun.

Ballard's Salmon Bay FC builds momentum and ties West Seattle Rhodies in season opener

Only the perfect storm of a complete divisional shake-up, paired with a nationwide trend toward women's sports, could have resulted in two brand-new preprofessional soccer teams playing their inaugural game against each other.

Salmon Bay FC kicks off its first season: Meet the players who will shape the club’s destiny

As new fish in the pond, Salmon Bay FC are prepared to swim the upstream fight as they kick off their first-ever season in Seattle on May 18 against WS Rhodies.

Seattle Kraken showcase local LGBTQ+ artist Kelly Bjork during Pride Night game

The Seattle Kraken celebrated the jersey design by local LGBTQ+ artist, Kelly Bjork, at the Jan. 6 Pride Night game against the New Jersey Devils.

Spain celebrates first Women's World Cup victory

The grand finale of the Women's World Cup.

The goal post defines fates in Women's World Cup quarterfinals

The drama continues Down Under at the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Women's World Cup Round of 16: Heartbreaking loss for US; Australia keeps fighting on

In a tournament that has been anything but typical, fans have seen surprising upsets, heartbreaking defeats, and underdog teams rising to the top.

World Cup: US struggles, New Zealand falls, Colombia shocks the world

A recap of week two at the Women's World Cup.

Queerest World Cup kicks off down under

A look at this year's global soccer tournament with the most LGBTQ+ athletes to compete in its history.

Puget Sound Pronouns show that sports are for everyone

Learn more about the ECSA softball team and charity sponsored by the SGN.