Support from lesbian brands and bars harks back to the queer history of women’s sport leagues
Frankie de la Cretaz
Frankie de la Cretaz is an independent journalist whose work sits at the intersection of sports, gender and culture. They are the co-author of Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women’s Football League and their work has been featured in the New York Times, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone and more.
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