Still think a gay athlete like Robbie Rogers wouldn’t be accepted in the locker room? Some of Rogers’s teammates showed their support on Friday via Twitter.

Much love and respect to my boy @robbierogers ! Proud to be your friend bro — Stuart Holden (@stuholden) 15 Feb 13

Extremely proud of the courage from @robbierogers. Truth is not always easy to display, but truly strong people always find a way #RESPECT — Oguchi Onyewu (@OguchiOnyewu5) 15 Feb 13

100 percent love and support for one of my best friends Robbie Rogers. You will be missed on the pitch. Amazing talent, amazing person. — Sacha Kljestan (@SachaKljestan) 15 Feb 13

“@robbierogers: //t.co/iaPHaFGy Just getting some sh*t off my chest. //t.co/yEKfWaQI” Congrats, Robbie! Really happy for you. — Omar Gonzalez (@Omar4Gonzalez) 15 Feb 13

@robbierogers proud of u buddy. Hope u only retire of ur over soccer and want to pursue other interests. — Carlos Bocanegra (@BocaBoca3) 15 Feb 13

@robbierogers Brave men like you will make it so that one day there’s no need for an announcement.That day can’t arrive soon enough.#Support — Eddie Pope (@EddiePope23) 15 Feb 13

Much respect @robbierogers. Nothing but support for you — Chris Pontius (@ChrisPontius13) 15 Feb 13

@robbierogers Really proud of you bro! See you soon — Charlie Davies (@CharlieDavies9) 15 Feb 13

Fully support @robbierogers as he steps away from the game and comes out about being gay. #respect — Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) 15 Feb 13

@robbierogers good for you man! All the best! Terps — AJ DeLaGarza (@AJD_20) 15 Feb 13

Proud of my boy @robbierogers! Took a lot of courage and we all support you. Love you bro. Gonna miss bullying you on the pitch though! lol — Maurice Edu (@MauriceEdu) 15 Feb 13

My dude @robbierogers much love and respect. Very proud to be your friend. Roomies/brothers for life.… //t.co/SSdTqnGV — Brad Evans (@brad_evans3) 15 Feb 13