Gay soccer player Collin Martin recalls coming out & the positive impact it had: “I began to look at myself as an activist”
A post shared by Collin Martin (@cm7md)Collin Martin never considered himself an activist. Then he publicly came out as gay.
The pro soccer player established his place in sports history seven years ago, when he became one of the first players in the five male pro leagues to come out.
At the time, he was the only active gay player in the five leagues–NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS–and remains a unicorn today. Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.He’s played the last five years in the USL Championship, most recently for North Carolina FC.
As the 2025 season approaches, the Maryland native is still waiting for company. “I would love to see a major athlete come out.
