North Carolina Courage defender Jaelene Daniels, who declined to play for the U.S. national team in a Pride Month jersey, is now refusing to play for her club on Pride Night.
The Courage play the Washington Spirit on Friday night in the National Women's Soccer League, and will host an inaugural pre-match Pride Festival, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. They'll also wear rainbow-themed jerseys.
"Jaelene will not be rostered tonight as she has made the decision to not wear our Pride jersey," a Courage spokeswoman said in a statement hours before the 7:30 p.