Minnesota United midfielder Collin Martin publicly declared he is gay on Friday ahead of his team's Pride celebrations.
Martin, 23, began his MLS career with DC United as a teenager in 2013 and made 15 appearances for the team over four seasons.
He was then traded to expansion side Minnesota in 2017, where he has played a bit-part role in the last two seasons.
Now he is preparing to follow in the footsteps of Robbie Rogers in declaring his sexuality in public.
"Tonight my team, Minnesota United, is having their Pride night. It's an important night for me — I'll be announcing that I am an openly gay player in Major League Soccer," Martin wrote in a statement shared on Twitter.