Tommy Tainant
Diamond Member
Gay footballer Collin Martin gets standing ovation at first game after coming out
The huge show of support from fans and teammates comes after Martin made history by coming out publicly on Twitter last Friday. His tweet came just hours before the team’s Pride night game.
In his statement, he said he has “received only kindness and acceptance from everyone in Major League Soccer and that has made the decision to come out publicly that much easier.”
He went on to thank his teammates for their “unconditional support,” and expressed hope that others who play professionally might have the confidence to come out.
He finished his statement by saying he is “proud to be playing for Pride, and to be playing as an out gay man.”
Nobody should have to hide their sexuality.
The huge show of support from fans and teammates comes after Martin made history by coming out publicly on Twitter last Friday. His tweet came just hours before the team’s Pride night game.
In his statement, he said he has “received only kindness and acceptance from everyone in Major League Soccer and that has made the decision to come out publicly that much easier.”
He went on to thank his teammates for their “unconditional support,” and expressed hope that others who play professionally might have the confidence to come out.
He finished his statement by saying he is “proud to be playing for Pride, and to be playing as an out gay man.”
Nobody should have to hide their sexuality.