March 16, 2020
We at the WUL have been monitoring the COVID-19 situation and heeding the recommendations of scientific experts for the ways in which we can ensure the welfare of our fans, our players, and our communities. While it quickly became clear that delays were necessary, there still remains the question of when it might become possible to host events.
With each day we learn more about the magnitude and breadth of measures needed to contain the spread of this virus and the amount of time recommended to ensure the effectiveness of those measures. With the latest guidance from the CDC to limit gatherings of 50+ people for the next 8 weeks has come the painful realization that the WUL will be unable to implement the kind of season we had been working so fervently to bring to life. Therefore the originally scheduled 2020 season games will not take place.
We remain hopeful that we may be able to organize a series of showcase games later this year to celebrate the incredible talents of the womxn who form our rosters, but only if it becomes safe and appropriate to do so. This is in accordance with our league’s mission to create opportunity, visibility, and equity in our sport.
Changing minds and debunking stigma takes unwavering belief in ourselves and each other. To say that the formulation of this league has been a labor of love simply does not do justice to the time and efforts of the committed individuals who banded together to breathe life into the premise that womxn are worth investing in.
We are so appreciative of all the support we have received and want to reassure our fans and supporters that, in the event we cannot bring these showcase games to fruition this calendar year, we remain committed to ensuring that the WUL returns in Spring 2021.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
Felicia Yang
Commisioner