This is a feature in Issue 22 of Sounders Monthly, Sounders FC’s original magazine. They are available for free at The NINETY, Soccer Celebration, GuestLink Services locations and Membership Central as well as the Northwest, Northeast, Southwest and South gates.
Let me start by making something perfectly clear: Everyone belongs in sports and sports belong to everyone.
I don’t want to bury the lede. I don’t want to be misunderstood. With Pride Month upon us, I want to be direct and upfront with you.
LGBTQ youth especially have every right as you and me to play and support and engage in the same games we both love.