The movement toward LGBT equality in major league soccer continues to grow with the help of teams like the Chicago Fire, which joined forces with Equality Illinois to help combat homophobia last month. Members of the team marched with the equality organization during Chicago's Gay Pride Parade in June.
The partnership continued into July with Soccer Ally Jay Nolly and teammate Gonzalo Segares appearing at the Equality Illinois PAC's First Friday social. The partnership is more than just a historic gesture, according to the club's president, Julian Posada. Fire players are getting involved with Equality Illinois' efforts to bring LGBT equality to fruition.
â┚¬Å”It's just the right thing to do,â┚¬Â Posada said.
The Fire's efforts are attracting more LGBT fans. In April, during a rainy game, fans unfurled a huge rainbow flag in the stands. On that day it not only showed support for LGBT equality, it kept a large portion of the fans dry.
