At the moment, Minnesota United midfielder Collin Martin is the only active, openly gay professional athlete in the 5 major men's sports leagues. Yet he is not alone.

Robbie Rogers, Michael Sam, Jason Collins, and Scott Frantz are other pro athletes that have come out during or after their careers in sports. Moreover, there are countless sports fans and supporters of LGBTQ Pride that make their voices heard across the country on Pride Nights and events.

However, with support in the stands, why are there not more open gay athletes on the field? Former MLS player Calen Carr visits Minnesota to discuss this topic and more with the likes of Collin Martin, Ike Opara, and others in the Twin Cities.

Along the way he explores the often overlooked history of LGTBQ community, the strides that have been made since events like the Stonewall Riots of 1969, and the work still left to be done.

MUSIC CREDITS

Song: Sail Away

Artist: Minnesota

Label: Vital Management

Website: www.minnmusic.com

Song: Always Meant

Artist: Paper Tiger

Label: Doomtree Records, LLC

Website: www.doomtree.net/papertiger/

Song: Digging in Fire

Artist: Paper Tiger

Label: Doomtree Records, LLC

Website: www.doomtree.net/papertiger/

Song: Ethereal Moments

Artist: Dreamer's Delight

Label: Warpath Group

Website: www.warpathgroup.com/artists/dreamers-delight/

Song: Ready

Artist: Lazerbeak

Label: Doomtree Records, LLC

Website: www.doomtree.net/lazerbeak/

Song: Restreat

Artist: Lazerbeak

Label: Doomtree Records, LLC

Website: www.doomtree.net/lazerbeak/

PHOTO CREDITS

All photos were provided listed below were creative commons. Photos were used in animations throughout the episode.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rainbow_Flag_Gay_Pride_New_York_2008.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:We_Resist_at_the_Queer_Liberation_March.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rainbow_flag_and_blue_skies.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gilbert_Baker_during_SF_Pride_2012_(hi-res).jpg