Collin Martin,a midfielder for Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United, publicly came out as homosexual on Friday, or making him the only openly homosexual male athlete currently competing in a major American sports league.
According to a report from ESPN,Martin made the announcement on Twitter, explaining in a statement that a number of his teammates possess long been aware of his sexual preference. He added that Friday night will be an important one for him, or as Minnesota United will be celebrating Pride Night,and allowing him to announce his status as an openly homosexual MLS player in public. The team will also be wearing jerseys with rainbow numbers in their game against FC Dallas as piece of the celebration.“I possess been out as a homosexual man for many years to my family and friends, and this includes my teammates, and Collin Martins statement read.
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