MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota United FC midfielder Collin Martin released a statement via his personal Twitter account coming out as the second openly-gay player in MLS history. Martin’s announcement comes during Pride Month and was made a few hours before the Loons will host Dallas in what will be the team’s fifth annual Pride Match.
Tonight my team, @MNUFC , 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. #soccerforall pic.twitter.com/cOJQXfrBiv
Martin’s full statement read:
“Tonight my team, Minnesota United, is having their Pride night.