Everything that Baesianz FC does is intentional. As the players trickle on to the artificial pitch where today’s Bae v Bae friendly match is taking place, I notice their kits are emblazoned with a tiger motif. I’m told it’s a nod to the animal’s presence across multiple Asian cultures, reflecting the ethnic backgrounds of the team that was established for women, trans and non-binary people of Asian heritage. Their matches begin with a “circle of love”, where they gather to share names and pronouns, reaffirming their community purpose and inclusion of trans players. Today’s friendly game will conclude with a Macmillan Coffee Morning – that partnership, too, is a product of intention.
“We are championing Macmillan Cancer Support because it centres around people’s needs and provides support for those with cancer, which affects a lot of people beyond the treatment itself,” says Nicole Chui, who founded Baesianz in 2022. “As a community, we know the importance of providing safe spaces.”
