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‘No politics’ fans group for U.S. national team retreats — now, an LGBTQ group is launching
"States United" started up but then went away after its anti-Pride stance was called out. Now "Rainbow Bandits" is launching.
By Jon Holmes | May 25, 2024"States United" started up but then went away after its anti-Pride stance was called out. Now "Rainbow Bandits" is launching.
By Jon Holmes | May 25, 2024The French sports minister has slammed Mohamed Camara's "unacceptable behavior" while LGBTQ inclusion in football groups are outraged.
By Jon Holmes | May 19, 2024Marcus Urban had touted May 17 as a day when gay footballers could come out, saying he knew many were chatting. Nothing happened.
By Jon Holmes | May 17, 2024The Major League Soccer Pride jerseys are a hot topic of debate on social media, with muted colors and a sort of camo pattern.
By Cyd Zeigler | May 17, 2024Norwegian player says it's unacceptable for a fan to be yelling a gay slur and wants him banned from games.
By Jim Buzinski | May 15, 2024The Arsenal star has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ athletes in football and beyond.
By Shelby Weldon | May 13, 2024The good intentions of Marcus Urban’s gay-footballers-focused “Sports Free” are at risk of being overshadowed by online hype.
By Jon Holmes | May 13, 2024The 19-year-old’s goalscoring form while out on loan has helped him earn a contract extension at his third-tier club.
By Jon Holmes | May 9, 2024The Liga MX is the latest men's professional football league to use LGBTQ colors to combat anti-gay slurs. But fan reaction has been overwhelmingly negative.
By Jon Holmes | May 8, 2024As founder and chair of Kop Outs!, Paul Amann has also made a major impact at one of the world’s best-supported soccer clubs.
By Jon Holmes | May 7, 2024Fran Kirby is a legend for Chelsea, having played football for the club for a decade. She's also competed for England and Great Britain.
By Shelby Weldon | May 6, 2024Marta is considered the greatest female soccer player of all time. She is ending her run with Brazil in 2024.
By Cyd Zeigler | May 3, 2024Mikey Connor takes charge of soccer games in Liverpool while being an influencer on social media. He talks about beating testicular cancer and helping others by raising awareness.
By Jon Holmes | April 30, 2024Ashlyn Harris is now dating actress Sophia Bush, as the two attended the White House Correspondents' Association dinner together.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 28, 2024Ahead of its May 17 target, talk of a project encouraging gay footballers in pro leagues to come out is picking up steam.
By Jon Holmes | April 24, 2024Matt Cain’s "Game On" is a new novella in which footballer Tom falls for journalist Cosmo. A lot of LGBTQ sports fans will enjoy the escape.
By Jon Holmes | April 19, 2024'Cleat Cute' is a sapphic story set in soccer, when two teammates fall in love. Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are set to produce the series.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 19, 2024The Time 100 this year includes one LGBTQ athlete, a deserving Jenni Hermoso, who won the World Cup and stood up for women everywhere.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 18, 2024Jakub Jankto featured for the Czech Republic at the last European Championship, but he won't be at UEFA Euro 2024.
By Jon Holmes | April 17, 2024Captain Lindsey Horan and two-time World Cup winner Alex Morgan address issue in unexpected media conference appearance before SheBelieves Cup opener.
By Jon Holmes | April 3, 2024