Friday, February 15, 2013

this is huge!

Robbie Rogers, who is a professional soccer player (or was until today as well), came out as gay. He came out via his blog and also announcing his retirement from the game. This is crazy because this guy is actually known within the American soccer community, unlike David Testo (no offense to him though). Robbie has 11 caps for the US national team and played over in England until getting release this past transfer window in January. Though MLS recently acquired his rights which would allow him to play in MLS again, he said his is going to take time away from the game which is kind of a bummer.

I've always enjoyed watching him play when he played in the MLS and for the national team. I think he has the talent to be a great player for the US but I guess the pressure he has been under has caused him to be burned out, which is understandable.

His blog isn't loading for some reason so here is the article i read:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer-dirty-tackle/former-mls-u-national-team-player-robbie-rogers-181059396--sow.html

EDIT:

here is his post link that is working now...

http://www.therobbierogers.com/
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12 comments:

  1. KevinFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    Awesome! He's one of those brave athletes who's coming out slowly helps breaking down the gay taboo in sports. Too bad it's only after retiring though, like many others... but still: respect!

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    1. socrkid17February 17, 2013 at 11:11 PM

      yeah, though there is still a small chance of him playing, it would be awesome if he made a comeback!

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  2. dFebruary 15, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    I was SHOCKED!
    i've been watching this kid play for years and I didn't have a clue! That's so freaking nuts.
    he's mad hot too

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    1. socrkid17February 17, 2013 at 11:09 PM

      yeah, i'm still surprised by the news. its awesome!!

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  3. kenn-doFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    i don't watch much soccer but this is such great news. i checked his blog out and i almost teared. so awesome.

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    1. socrkid17February 17, 2013 at 11:10 PM

      yeah, his post was on point. really well written.

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  4. fan of caseyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    Socrkid: When I saw the news during lunch break at work, my first thought was "Socrkid is going to post something on his blog" and here it is. You have another role model to consider and soon, you are going to be having a similar impact, I can feel it.

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    1. socrkid17February 17, 2013 at 11:11 PM

      haha it was an obvious post but thanks, i sure hope so.

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  5. guy next doorFebruary 16, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    I saw this on twitter and thought of you immediately. Hope you are having a good weekend.

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  6. madmanMDFebruary 17, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    i liked what he wrote on his page a lot. also, he's pretty good looking haha.

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    1. socrkid17February 17, 2013 at 11:09 PM

      i've read it numerous times and enjoy it each time. its so true though. and yeah, he's not bad haha

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