Turn of Phrase - Pro Soccer Player Comes Out

David Testo
Gay Pro Soccer Player

"We knew David's orientation prior to him joining our club in 2007. During his career in Montreal he has always been a professional and dedicated player to this club, on and off the field. His decision to go public must have been a difficult one, and we respect it."

- From Joey Saputo, president of the Montreal Impact soccer team, on the recent coming out of professional soccer player David Testo.

Testo was an Impact midfielder from 2007-2011.


Several thoughts crossed my mind when I read about the soccer player's bold announcement.

1. Well done, David Testo!
2. If soccer were more popular, this would have been much bigger news.
3. When will other gay professional athletes sack up and come out? (There have been a few brave souls, but not enough, especially from the big three - football, baseball, basketball.)

Lastly, good for Joey Saputo and his sports organization. We can only hope that when more American athletes eventually make the tough decision to announce their gayness that our professional sports teams and executives will be as gracious and supportive as the Canadians have been.