February : Galaxy provide historic debut as Robbie Rogers takes field for 13 minutes in rout . `` I figured it out that it 's not true , but I felt that way . Rogers became the first openly gay male player to compete in Major League Soccer . Former winger for U.S. national team came out in February as he announced retirement . NBA player Jason Collins has not played since he came out last month .
February : Galaxy provide historic debut as Robbie Rogers takes field for 13 minutes in rout . Rogers became the first openly gay male player to compete in Major League Soccer . Former winger for U.S. national team came out in February as he announced retirement . NBA player Jason Collins has not played since he came out last month .