Robbie Rogers Out Cover – Soccer Star Becomes Latest Magazine Coverboy

The new Robbie Rogers OUT cover and interview is the latest example of how the LA Galaxy player is leading the charge of acceptance of homosexuality in world sports.

In a new interview and cover shoot, Robbie Rogers has told OUT what he considers to be the best part of now being openly gay…

“The biggest thing for me was being in the locker room, again, with a group of guys. Because those are the guys you’re with every day; they become like brothers, guys that you fight and train with every day. I didn’t want to be in a situation where I was a total outcast, where people would be walking on eggshells around me, talking behind my back. They haven’t, but that possibility scared the shit out of me. It was like, I don’t want it to be like that, I don’t want to live my life that way.”

In less than six months, Robbie Rogers has gone from closeted pro-athlete to one of the most eligible gay men in the world, but he tells OUT that entering the dating scene has not been easy…

“It bothers me when someone tries to hook me up with a friend — “You’re gay, my friend’s gay, you’re gonna love each other.” It’s like, OK, probably not. It has to happen in an organic way, where someone introduces himself and is genuine and doesn’t want to talk about soccer straight out the gate. When I started dating this guy in London, I just went up to him. I’m sure I’ll meet someone in a random place– the grocery store or wherever.”

What do you think of Robbie Rogers Out cover and what impact do you feel his coming out will have on acceptance of homosexuality in sport? Leave your thoughts below or tweet us @rukkle.

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