"Aurora believes that everyone deserves an opportunity to play soccer, and we are glad that we are able to provide a safe environment for Isaac to continue his stellar career. Our players, coaches, and organisation are unified in welcoming Isaac to Aurora."
"I wasn't truly living who I was inside. In my second year of college, I began really thinking about my gender, and I was still in denial a lot. But, around that time, I started hearing more terms and more representation of transgender and non-binary people."
"That summer of 2023 is when I decided to cut my hair short, and it was the best decision I've ever made. When I turned and looked in the mirror, I literally cried tears of happiness. The reflection I saw was the person I had felt like on the inside."
"With my haircut and binder, I just felt so confident and powerful. It was very affirming for me and my identity."
Isaac Ranson has joined Minnesota Aurora FC as the first out transgender player in the team's history. The community-owned club, competing in the USL W League, announced Ranson's signing following his successful college career at Cal State Fullerton, where he was a two-time Big West Conference Goalkeeper of the Year. Aurora's president emphasized the team's commitment to providing a safe environment for all players. Ranson has shared his journey of self-acceptance and the empowering moment he embraced his identity, marking a significant step in his personal and professional life.
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