On the surface, the Chargers' "Women in Sports Day" appeared to be a standard community outreach event where young girls were introduced to the world of flag football, but if you dig a little deeper, you find TOGETHXR, whose cofounder is staunchly pro-trans in sports, promoting its catchy "Everyone Watches Women's Sports" slogan to unsuspecting fans who might not be aware of the company's pro-trans in sports stance.It's unclear if Harbaugh, or any of the coaches or players who appeared in the shirts were aware of TOGETHXR's politics.MEGAN RAPINOE SAYS EFFORTS TO BAR TRANS ATHLETES FROM WOMEN'S SPORTS ARE 'ATTACK ON WOMEN IN SOCIETY'"Trans women belong in sports.There are no scientific studies that prove that there is significant physical advantage," TOGETHXR cofounder Jessica Robertson said in 2023.Her fellow cofounders include athletes Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim and Simone Manuel.
Bird's ex-girlfriend, Megan Rapinoe, has been featured prominently on TOGETHXR's social media.Jessica Robertson, co-founder of Togethxr, speaks at the Fast Company Innovation Festival at Convene in New York City on Sept.21, 2023.
(Getty Images for Fast Company)When asked by OutKick if it was aware of Robertson's pro-trans in sports stance and whether it endorses TOGETHXR's corporate stance on the topic, the team didn't address our questions."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.
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