Soccer and sapphics go hand in hand…
BY ELLA GAUCI, IMAGE BY STATIC FLOW PRODUCTIONS
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that sapphics love football. Or soccer, if you’re from across the pond. LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people have flocked to the sport because of the community it builds… and probably because it features a lot of sweaty, queer women running around.
Following the release of soccer star Ashlyn Harris’ new documentary – Gamechangers: The Ashlyn Harris Story – here are some other films and shows you can watch now.
Under Pressure: The US Women’s World Cup Team (2023)
This documentary gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the journey of the US Women’s World Cup team as they try to climb to glory in 2023. The documentary follows personal journeys, navigates conversations about criticism and equal pay, and is an all-around fascinating watch. It features queer icons like Kristie Mewis and Megan Rapinoe.
We’ll Go Down in History (2025)
This powerful film follows two years in the life of TRUK United FC, a grassroots trans football club founded in 2021. Capturing the highs and lows of the team on and off the pitch, it’s a remarkable look at how sport can protect trans+ people from the rampant rise of transphobia.
Solers United (2025)
Sara Harrak’s short film Solers United follows the story of a grassroots team that is trying to raise funds to keep their beloved pitch. With executive producers like Dame Kelly Holmes on board, this film is a celebration of women’s sport, and specifically the power of your local team.
It’s All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football (2024)
This documentary brings Spanish footballers together for the first time to relive the 2023 Women’s World Cup and the non-consensual kiss that overshadowed their victory. After winning the prestigious title, openly out star player Jenni Hermoso just wanted to celebrate. Instead, Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales kissed her without her consent. In this documentary, players recount this experience, the aftermath and how it changed women’s football in Spain forever.
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