Soccer: Free Spirit Football
League information
Free Spirit Football is a soccer club in Amsterdam for LGBTQIA+ players and allies ([freespiritfootball.nl](https://freespiritfootball.nl/#:~:text=Ben%20jij%20LHBTQIA%2B%20en%20voel,Football%20er%20voor%20jou%21%20%E2%9A%BD%F0%9F%8C%88)). It provides a judgment-free environment where members can play football "freely, without judgment or awkward looks" ([freespiritfootball.nl](https://freespiritfootball.nl/#:~:text=Ben%20jij%20LHBTQIA%2B%20en%20voel,Football%20er%20voor%20jou%21%20%E2%9A%BD%F0%9F%8C%88)). The club’s philosophy is that soccer is more than just a game – it’s a place for connection, friendship, and community. Free Spirit prioritizes fun, inclusivity, and the freedom for players to be themselves on the field ([freespiritfootball.nl](https://freespiritfootball.nl/#:~:text=Wij%20geloven%20dat%20voetbal%20m%C3%A9%C3%A9r,een%20veilige%20en%20inclusieve%20setting)). They organize regular practice sessions and events to bring LGBTQIA+ people together through football.
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