Collin Martin explains why there are no openly queer Premier League footballers
Gay American footballer Collin Martin has shared his thoughts on why the Premier League has no openly queer players. Back in 2018, the talented athlete made LGBTQ+ history when he became one of the first openly gay players in the United States’ Major League Soccer organisation. “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,” he revealed on Twitter.
Since that fateful day, Martin has continued to make waves for his midfielder position on the San Diego Loyal and his advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion in football and the greater sports world.
In a recent interview with Daily Express, the 28-year-old athlete opened up about why England’s Premier League has yet to feature an openly queer player. “We don’t always know the factors for gay athletes.
