Why Sydney Colson’s 5-Word Post “I love a trans foul” After Sophie Cunningham’s Flagrant 2 Foul Is Going Viral

This situation just gets crazier.

Sophie Cunningham took a hard shot to the head during Saturday’s Fever-Sky game. DiJonai Carrington chased her on a fast-break layup and made heavy contact. The foul sent Cunningham crashing to the floor. Officials reviewed the play and upgraded it to a flagrant 2. Carrington left the game immediately after the call.

Cunningham got up right away and confronted Carrington. Teammates stepped in to keep the situation from escalating further. She later called the contact intentional.

“Clearly, I think it was like unnecessary,” Cunningham said. “I’ve never really spoken to her and have no beef with her, but I guess she has some pent-up stuff.”

The game continued without Carrington. Indiana held on for a 90-86 win. Cunningham stayed in the contest and finished the possession with free throws.

Sophie Cunningham. Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Carrington posted “WHITE PRIVILEGE” on Threads shortly after the ejection and tagged the Fever. Cunningham rejected any race connection.

“This has nothing to do with race,” she said. “Last year, I did the same thing and I got kicked out. And I deserved to be kicked out.”

The story took another turn when Sydney Colson entered the conversation. Colson played with Cunningham on the Fever in 2025. She posted a simple message on Threads: “Love a trans foul.”

The post likely referenced Cunningham’s earlier comments about protecting women’s sports from biological males.

Sophie Cunningham Stays in the Spotlight

Sophie Cunningham (Photo via X)

Cunningham has become one of the league’s most discussed players this season. She has spoken openly about her views and refused to walk them back. The hard foul and the reactions around it only added more attention. Carrington’s post and Colson’s reply kept the conversation going long after the final buzzer.

Physical play has defined several Fever games this year. Cunningham has both delivered and absorbed contact. She continues to back her teammates while drawing strong opinions from opponents and former teammates alike.

Carrington faces a possible suspension review. The next Fever-Sky meeting comes on August 23. Cunningham made clear she can handle the physical side.

“Get your s— off. That’s fine. I can take it,” she said after the game.

The full sequence appears in multiple game highlights. Officials confirmed the flagrant 2 criteria of unnecessary and excessive contact to a vulnerable player. Cunningham remains a central figure in the league’s biggest storylines.

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