The Los Angeles Valiant has become the first esports organization to team up with You Can Play Project.





The You Can Play Project is described as, " a social change movement dedicated to making all sports a safe, inclusive experience for LGBTQ+ players, coaches, and fans." The organization made its name in traditional sports, but LA Valiant is proud to announce it is the first esports team to join the cause.

Kicking off #PrideMonth ️‍ the right way by announcing a brand new partnership with @YouCanPlayTeam to promote safety and inclusiveness in esports! — Los Angeles Valiant  (@LAValiant) June 1, 2018

The partnership doesn't just stop there as Valiant is selling special edition Valiant Pride Patches in its store.lavaliant.com. The patches are $ 10 each and the proceeds will benefit the You Can Play Project. To show continued support of this fantastic message, the players will wear the patches on their jerseys starting with Saturday's match against the New York Excelsior.

But wait...there's more! We're coming into #PrideMonth ️‍ in style with these sweet Pride Patches.



A portion of all sales helps @YouCanPlayTeam provide education and awareness to sports communities of all ages to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion.



 https://t.co/fWEGTeaPZB pic.twitter.com/1YKMbj1uHL — Los Angeles Valiant  (@LAValiant) June 1, 2018

The Valiant has been at the forefront of great causes since its inception, and it's been an inspiring movement for all members of the esports community. The team simply wants people to feel accepted and have the ability to play games regardless of gender identification, sexuality, ethnicity, etc.





Besides the partnership and show of support, the Valiant roster will receive diversity and inclusion training and the team will film a PSA to promote awareness. After several problems have reared their heads, it's a welcoming change for a team to embrace the complete opposite.





The message is simple: i f you can play, you can play.

Photo Courtesy of LA Valiant