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This soccer team’s response to a fan asking for “straight pride” is winning the internet
The pro soccer team has had issues in the past with disrespecting LGBTQ people. They’re making clear that that’s not who they are anymore.
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In new memoir, Robbie Rogers rues slow acceptance of gays in sports
NEW YORK — Los Angeles Galaxy soccer star Robbie Rogers wants some company, now that he’s the last man standing as an openly gay athlete in a U.S. professional league. Jason Collins recently retired from the NBA, and Michael Sam is without an NFL team. That leaves Rogers, the first openly gay player in Major League Soccer, hoping for a bigger fraternity.
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Robbie Rogers gets multi-year contract extension with LA Galaxy
CARSON, Calif. — Robbie Rogers has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the LA Galaxy. The Galaxy didn’t announce the terms of their deal Thursday with Rogers, the first openly gay player in MLS.
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Rogers talks coming out, returning to soccer as first openly gay player
Major League Soccer player Robbie Rogers, the sport’s first openly gay athlete, spoke with the “CBS This Morning” on Monday about returning to soccer after his retirement, and coming out to the public.
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Soccer’s Alan Gordon faces possible suspension over gay slur
San Jose Earthquakes forward Alan Gordon issues an apology on Monday and faces possible suspension after NBC cameras captured him shouting “fucking faggot” at Portland Timbers player Will Johnson on Sunday.