Josh Cavallo lights up the scoreboard & our hearts in his triumphant return to the field
A post shared by J O S H C A V A L L O (@joshua.cavallo)Josh Cavallo made it through to the other side. The out Australian soccer star has spent the last year nursing two brutal injuries and fighting off homophobic taunts.
It’s been a grueling experience, testing every bit of his physical and mental will. Yet with a new season on the horizon, Cavallo is back on the pitch… and lighting up the scoreboard!The 24-year-old has returned to game action for his team, Adelaide United, scoring three goals in as many preseason contests.
His latest goal came Friday in Adelaide’s 5-0 friendly win over a team of All-Stars selected from South Australia. Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.With Adelaide leading 2-0 in the second half, Cavallo juked out a defender, dribbling towards the net with nobody in front of him.
With a delayed shot, the forward lofted the ball into the air with his left foot, finding nothing but net. A post shared by J O S H C A V A L L O (@joshua.cavallo)A week earlier, Cavallo scored in his first game back, and talked about the importance of his on-field triumph. “Football is lots of ups and downs.
