Robbie Rogers

Robbie Rogers, the former Columbus Crew player who came out in February, may be planning a comeback. [ Read more → ]

Professional soccer player Robbie Rogers, in his first television interview since coming out earlier this year, describes the feeling of being gay and closeted in professional sports, and of going to work each day hoping none of his teammates figure out that he is gay. [ Read more → ]

I really hope that Robbie Rogers reconsiders retirement and promptly returns to the field. I’ve got news for him, he will be gay for the rest of his life, but his athletic ability will be short-lived. If soccer really gave him such incredible joy, there is no reason he can’t discover himself while still on the team. Presumably, they will allow him to visit gay bars and join LGBT political organizations after practice is over, so I don’t really see the conflict... [ Read more → ]

'My secret is gone, I am a free man, I can move on and live my life as my creator intended' -- And with that statement, former Major League Soccer player Robbie Rogers announced Friday that he is gay, and -- at the age of 25 -- is retiring from the sport. [ Read more → ]