When Zach moved from Washington State to Jacksonville to live with his dad last year, he looked forward to trying out for the Atlantic Coast High boys soccer team.
He's played soccer since he was 5 and says the sport has always served as an outlet for him.
Zach — whose last name is being withheld to protect his identity — is transgender. He was designated female at birth and began his transition about three years ago while in seventh grade.
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