Before Jason Collins came out in Sports Illustrated,
MLS footballer Robbie Rogers came out in February, but retired saying
he didn't think he could play soccer openly gay. Well, he's changed his
mind, and his rights have been traded from the Chicago Fire to LA
Galaxy. He's also scheduled to be on the 18-man roster for Sunday's game
against Seattle Sounders FC,
but it's unlikely he'll play so soon. There's also a chance he could
return to the US National Team if his performance is good enough. But
it's possible Rogers could become the first openly gay man to play in a
professional US league before Jason Collins.
It also makes for an interesting thought: with NBA preseason almost 4 months away, and with every other sport either being active or starting by the time the next NBA season tips off, it's possible someone from every other professional men's sport could play openly gay before Jason Collins even signs with a new team.
Read more at Pro Soccer Talk.
It also makes for an interesting thought: with NBA preseason almost 4 months away, and with every other sport either being active or starting by the time the next NBA season tips off, it's possible someone from every other professional men's sport could play openly gay before Jason Collins even signs with a new team.
Read more at Pro Soccer Talk.
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