Robbie Rogers Plays First Game as Openly Gay Athlete

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When Robbie Rogers came out last February, he decided to “step away” from major league soccer,  believing he could not be himself on the team.  That all changed last week when it was announced he would sign with the LA Galaxy.  He made his debut appearance with the team Sunday night, becoming the first openly gay male athlete to compete in a major North American sport.

“It was really perfect,” Rogers said. “We won, which is most important. My family was here, my friends. My grandparents. I’ve kind of been on this huge journey trying to figure out my life. And now I’m back here. I think kind of where I’m supposed to be.”

Congratulations to a very brave young man.  Coming out can be very hard, but coming out in the public spotlight is above and beyond.

Read the full NYT article here.