The club was criticised for the decision, with forward Mathilda Gustafsson stating that "If we were a company instead of an association, you would never shut down a department which only employed women because the cost inhibits the male employees."
The club faced criticism for its choice, with forward Mathilda Gustafsson arguing that "If we were an enterprise instead of a group, you would never close down a division staffed solely by women because it would be more expensive for male workers."