LGBT+ History Month – Football Stories

For LGBTQ+ History Month, Rainbow Devils proudly celebrates Robbie Rogers, a pioneer whose courage helped change men’s football. Rogers began his professional career with Columbus Crew, lifting the MLS Cup in 2008. …

Megan Rapinoe made her senior debut for the United States women’s national team in 2006. A creative, fearless winger, she helped lead the USA to World Cup glory in 2015 and again …

John Blankenstein was a Dutch professional football referee and one of the first gay officials at the top level of men’s football. During his career, Blankenstein became one of the …

As we continue our series on LGBT trailblaisers in football for LGBTQ+ History Month, we focus on two out and proud Manchester United Womens' First Team players, Leah Galton and Geyse.

Thomas Hitzlsperger is a German football pundit who played as a midfielder for Aston Villa, West Ham, Everton, Wolfsburg, Stuttgart and Lazio during his professional playing career. He also played for the German national team in 2005 and 2006, appearing in the 2006 World Cup.

Quinn is a Canadian soccer player who became the first out, trans, non-binary athlete to compete at the Olympics & the first to earn a gold medal.

Justin Fashanu was an English footballer who became the first professional footballer to be openly gay. He was also the first Black player to command a £1 million transfer fee. …

Casey Stoney is a former player and current manager who played an instrumental role in the development of Manchester United's Women's team.

In the 1920s, during a time when women’s football had reached unprecedented popularity, Lily Parr was one of the most celebrated players in England.