LGBT FC

We are back with a very special episode. Joining Daisy and Luke are none other than Will Ferrell (@officialwillf on Twitter) and Harper Steele (@harperjsteele on Insta). Will is a comedic legend and co-founder of LAFC, and Harper has been Will's partner in comedic writing, and she transitioned male to female as an adult.To start this episode, we quickly recap the 2024 seasons for Angel City FC and LAFC, who are both out until 2025. Then at 10'30" in, the Day in Gay covers a few big challenges facing transgender folks in the US, after which we offer some glimmers of joy to celebrate in otherwise difficult times for the LGBTQ+ community.Then, at 15', it's time for our big chat, with Will and Harper, who share why they decided to do a road trip, and film it, and what privilege means for them. We also get their thoughts on going to LAFC and Angel City FC games, and their ideas for ways to make the beautiful game more inclusive for the LGBTQ+ community.  Special thank you to LAFC's Larry Freedman for helping to make this conversation possible. Have a gay day!

It's LGBT FC's first-ever Mother's Day episode! Joining Daisy and Luke are two amazing mothers in LA's supporters culture community, Emily Grijalva (@xelaquetzal on Twitter) and Tiff Sanchez, who are also both members of Poderosas supporters group (@poderosas_acfc on Instagram and Twitter).First we recap an up-and-down run of form for both LAFC and Angel City FC. Then at 10' in, the Day in Gay brings some updates from state legislatures and courthouses for LGBTQ+ rights, efforts by some to ensure access in NCAA sports for transgender athletes, a possible coming out for men's footballers later this month, and a big retirement announcement in the international women's game.Then it's time to hear from our mothers, beginning at 16' with Emily Grijalva, who shares about her sons and supporting their exploration and growth. Then, at 39'30" we are joined by Tiff Sanchez, with a family of her own, talking about bringing her own approach and providing a safe space for her kids. This is episode is our gift to the mothers in our LGBT FC family. Have a gay day!

Daisy and Luke are celebrating an LAFC derby win and here to remind y'all to be an ally. So this episode features two LAFC podcast hosts - JR Lebert (@lafc_thescarf on Insta and Twitter) and Travis Helwig (@travishelwig on Insta and Twitter) - who themselves are straight allies to the LGBTQ+ community.There's lots to recap at the start of the show, including cool news from overseas and announcing the winner of LGBT FC's first-ever Sexiest Men's Footballer March Madness Tourney.At 15' the Day in Gay brings some ups and downs - some anti-LGBTQ+ bills dying and others rising from the dead - followed by a sweet story from the south of Spain, an unexpected story out of the women's NCAA tourney, and a big surprise from professional women's basketball.Then it's time to hear from our allies. First, at 21'30", JR Lebert, host of Defenders of the Banc (@defendthebanc on Insta and Twitter), shares about being a teacher and organizer of youth soccer leagues. And then at 48'30" Travis Helwig, host of Happy Foot Sad Foot (@happyfootsadfoot on Insta and @hafosafo on  Twitter), talks about creating community and turns the tables on our hosts.Remember: Be an ally. And have a gay day!

Daisy and Luke are back! And to kick things off they recap what has been a difficult beginning to the regular season for both LAFC and ACFC. Then they share about LGBT FC's first-ever Sexiest Men's Footballer March Madness Tourney.At 14'30", the Day in Gay covers a lot of territory, including Transgender Day of Visibility, LGBTQ+ students especially vulnerable in states passing laws going after them, a story out of the USWNT, striking numbers of Gen Z'ers who identify as LGBTQ+, an LAFC story to watch, and exciting news involving an out player in the men's game.Stick around to the end for words of wisdom from Daisy, with the mic drop. And have a gay day!

We are rolling into 2024 with North Carolina FC midfielder and, more importantly, the only currently out men's footballer in North America, Collin Martin!First, Bryant joins as guest co-host as we recap the first couple weeks of LAFC's MLS season and a big win for the US Women's National Team. Then at 10' we have a Day in Gay that brings some welcome news from across the country, an update on the tragic death of Nex Benedict, a big result for Jakub Jankto, and then queerness representing at the inaugural women's CONCACAF Gold Cup Final.Then at 18' we welcome Collin (Insta @cm7md and on Twitter/X @martcw12). He shares about his big coming out in 2018 while at Minnesota United, making him the only openly gay active men's footballer at the time, and also offers his thoughts on why more players aren't out and what it will take for a more LGBTQ+ supportive environment in the beautiful game. Oh, and you won't want to miss his answers to our two most important questions for all our guests. Thank you so much to Collin for joining LGBT FC.Have a gay day!

Are you ready for some football? Daisy and Luke are joined in studio by our local guests, Reuben and James, and we're getting hyped for LAFC's 2024 season which is just days away. LAFC have made a number of new signings, including an LAFC original who is returning to LA. Also, Pride Republic will be hosting a happy hour a couple days before we all go to BMO to cheer on the black and gold - and you're invited!At 9', the Day in Gay starts with updates on legislative battles ramping up across the country and then a tragic story out of Oklahoma. Then we find out the latest on the Mexican national football federation and that homophobic chant, a cool new film about the American Samoa football team, another nation legalizing same-sex marriage, and the first-ever *LAFC* "Day in Gay" story.Then at 17', Reuben (@roobsmcgee on Instagram) and James (@terraplanner on Instagram), supporters of LAFC and members of Pride Republic, share with us how they came to the beautiful game, found each other, and hope to see more LGBTQ+ visibility in the beautiful game.2024 is underway and, as Daisy says, "LET'S GO." Have a gay day!

LGBT FC is 50 episodes young! Daisy and Luke are excited to celebrate this milestone with you, and with many of our past guests who offer their thoughts on this episode for how the work continues for increasing visibility and support for the LGBTQ+ community in the beautiful game.At 4' the Day in Gay updates on another series of state bills targeting LGBTQ+ people across the US, and then a story out of Spanish women's soccer and English men's soccer before some interesting news coming out of Greece.Then 13' Daisy and Luke hear from many of our past guests and reflect on getting to 50, and what lies ahead for LGBT FC.Have a Gay Day!

It's 2024, and Daisy and Luke are together again! MLS may be taking a break, but LGBT FC is coming in hot to kick off the new year.At 11' the Day in Gay kicks off with news of more proposed bils - yes, more - going after LGBTQ+ people and transgender people in particular. After that there's news of a possible new gay player in the English Football League, and then it's time to celebrate another country where same-sex marriage is now legal!Then LGBT FC welcomes two transgender athletes to share their stores - one who's currently training in several sports and the other who has retired from competing.First, at 19'15", Mack Beggs (@mack.beggs on Insta), who is featured in HBO and Hulu's "Changing the Game" (@changinggamedoc on Insta), shares about growing up an athlete while also discovering himself and what we need to be doing now to uplift more transgender and intersex athletes. And at 42'30" LGBT FC's first-ever anonymous guest shares some of his story playing sports on the boys teams as a kid and then transitioning as an adult and getting a new lease on life.We love our LGBTQ+ familia, and that includes all our trans familia. Have a gay day!

Bryant and Luke are back on the road and bring you this special first episode of 2024 from the United Kingdom. What's more fun than going to an English football match? How about going to four of them in four days? Including Crystal Palace, Tottenham, West Ham, and Wrexham. And for this episode we have interviews with three supporters about their love of their respective sides.But first, at 12' the Day in Gay starts with some sad news of the recent passing of a gay sportscaster. Then there's a story from the NHL and a team's efforts to flout the league's ridiculous rules, the possibility of a group of footballers coming out later this year, and a well-earned retirement.Then at 17'30", Josh Dodd (@jsl_1994 on Insta and @JSL1994 on Twitter), supporter of West Ham United and member of the Pride of Irons, shares what it has been like coming out in 2023. At 29'30", Sophie Thorpe (@SophieHThorpe on Insta and @SophieThorpe on Twitter), supporter of Tottenham Hotspurs and member of the Proud Lilywhites, tells how a single moment in her childhood changed things forever. And at 43'30", Steve Lloyd (@DragonChatWxmFC on Twitter), supporter of Wrexham AFC and founder of the Proud Dragons, reflects on a lifetime love of his home side, how the recent takeover has changed things, and the work that still remains to be done.Happy New Year, LGBT FC family! We are delighted to be with you to kick off 2024 and hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did bringing it to you. Have a gay day!

And just like that it's all over. LAFC have fallen in the MLS Cup Final to a better Columbus Crew side, and end the season with disappointment. So, what better way to bring everyone's spirits up than to have an all-star crew of Bryant, Daisy, Elia, and Luke to go through it all?The Day In Gay (16'30") previews new legislation coming up in Missouri, stories from the UK's Rainbow Laces campaign, and a new ESPN profile of out international Croatian footballer Jakub Jankto.And then at 31'30" the team offer their reflections on a remarkable run from LAFC, not just in 2023 but since they first took the pitch in 2018, including some things everyone hopes to see in the 2024 season, which is quite literally just around the corner.Have a Gay (Holi)Day!

LGBT FC joins our LAFC podcast family for one pod to rule them all, previewing the MLS Cup Final, as the black and gold travel to Columbus after besting Houston in the Western Conference Final.LGBT FC's Luke (Twitter and Instagram) moderates a panel including folks from Dale Black and Gold (Twitter and Instagram), Defenders of the Banc (Twitter and Instagram), FCFC Pod (Twitter and Instagram), Happy Foot Sad Foot (Twitter and Instagram), Heart of LAFC (Twitter and Instagram), Season Pass (Twitter and Instagram), Shoulder 2 Shoulder (Twitter and Instagram), and Voices of the Black and Gold (Twitter and Instagram). We break down the 2023 season, share our favorite moments, and then look ahead to the MLS Cup Final.Special thank you to Darren Miller with Happy Foot Sad Foot for running tech on the show.Let's go LAFC!

LAFC eked out a big win in hostile fake turf territory and are moving on in the 2023 MLS Cup playoffs and will now return to LA to host the Western Conference Finals! Bryant is back in studio with Luke as they recap the Black and Gold's big road victory and what remains to be done.At 13', the Day in Gay has stories from across both ponds - out of England and Australia - with updates on two of the only out players in the men's game who recently shared public remarks that have made some news. And after those stories it's time to celebrate a new LGBTQ+ sports watering hole in LA.Then at 22'30" Bryant and Luke offer some reflections on the past year and things they're grateful for, including notable stories, guests, and unexpected experiences.We thank you for being a part of our chosen family. Have a gay day!

 LAFC's next playoff match is set, and Daisy and Luke share all the latest, why they're anxious about the squad's chances, and what they hope will happen next.Then at 7'30" the Day in Gay shares good results from the recent US elections, an awesome depiction of family from Wrexham, a big engagement announcement, reflections on Transgender Awareness Week, and a superstar comedian's story of raising a transgender child.Then at 18'30" we welcome Perla Landeros (@_diablitx_ Instagram), supporter of the Galaxy and Angel City FC. They share about growing up in Boyle Heights, being a young queer footballer, and discovering supporters group culture.The holidays are knocking on the door and we hope you are able to spend them with family, whether biological or chosen. Have a gay day!

The Los Angeles Football Club are moving on in the playoffs, and so we keep on keeping on. Daisy and Luke are joined in studio by our local guest this episode, which includes a special one-year anniversary for LAFC and a historic National Womens Soccer League Final.At 12', the Day in Gay starts with an update from the National Hockey League and its Pride tape debacle, a weird LGBTQ+ obsession in DC, the return of the Gay Games, FIFA being FIFA, and LGBTQ+ solidarity in Africa.Then at 27'30", Miguel Lopez (@emlo on Instagram and @miglo on Twitter), supporter of the Seattle Sounders and member of Emerald City Supporters, shares about bringing his whole self to the classroom, where he is a teacher, and the stands, where he is a capo. At 50'30" our local guest, Brian Davis (@leftybrian on Insta and @briandavis on Twitter), supporter of LAFC and member of the Pride Republic, reflects on his coming out and why visibility in the stands is so important.It's playoff season, and LAFC are keeping on. Have a gay day!

The regular seasons are over, and there's lots to share on LAFC and Angel City FC. Daisy and Luke give you the rundown on all the latest, including why LAFC need to exact revenge on Vancouver on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community.Then at 14'30" our Day in Gay brings some interesting news out of Italy, more reactions to the NHL's recent "clarification" on Pride tape, LGBTQ+ stories from Gaza, a newly-out transgender NBA referee, and another first for the only out men's international footballer.Then at 27' we welcome Pauline and Cecilio (@ninis8 and @entsman on Instagram), supporters of LAFC and Angel City FC. They offer interesting insights as parents raising a child who they bring to all the games at BMO stadium, and how they want to make sure that all young folks feel welcome.Before we know it, the playoffs will be done and we'll be off until the new year, so let's enjoy the moment. Have a gay day!

Daisy and Luke are back and celebrating National Coming Out Day! Oh, yeah, and also here comes the postseason for LAFC (and hopefully for Angel City FC too).To start, we recap the latest for our teams, including Daisy's Away Days travels. Then at 12'30" our Day in Gay brings news from the NHL, a certain former British footballer, will drag bans be banned(?), and Daisy and Luke sharing stories in honor of National Coming Out Day (October 11).Then at 34' we welcome Amanda Oliver (@amandao67 on Instagram), supporter of the Vancouver Whitecaps and Newcastle United. Amanda brings the heat and drops some truth, and you won't want to miss this one.LAFC have only one regular season game left - up at Vancouver - and it's time to see how far the Black and Gold can go in their fifth playoffs ever. Have a gay day!

Daisy and Luke are reunited in Los Angeles! And just in time, too, as there are just a few matches left for LAFC and Angel City FC to make or break the 2023 season.There's a lot to recap and cover from our local squads to start, including some reflections on Luke's overseas trip and awesome guests, and LAFC's big final match versus Galaxy and the return of Max Crepeau. At 18', our Day in Gay brings news of another actress coming out, another unpleasant court ruling affecting the LGBTQ+ community, national HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and shouting out a trailblazer on her well-earned retirement.Then at 27' we get to hear from our guest, Christopher Guerrero (@christopher1127 on Twitter and Instagram), supporter of LAFC and member of Pride Republic, who shares about coming to the beautiful game as a supporter and coming to LAFC through friends and what it means for him.This is it - just a few weeks left in the season - and we're ready for it and hope you are too. Have a gay day!

Bryant + Luke are back with another episode from overseas. To start, they offer some thoughts on the state of LAFC and Angel City FC, as well as the goings on with the Spanish FA and the Women's National Team after their big World Cup win.At 7'15", our Day in Gay covers a local (SoCal) action that impacts transgender youth, an incident at a recent SEC college football game, a big retirement from the NFL, and remembrance of a gay hero from 9/11/01 who helped stop a plane from being crashed into the US capitol. Then, at  16' we welcome our guest, Emilio Castellar (@milocastellar on Twitter and Instagram), supporter of Atleti Madrid, who has some interesting insights as a former semi-professional player who came out while he was playing, and who also gives his thoughts on the recent Spanish FA imbroglio.NOTE: Audio quality is slightly improved but still not great on the road. We will be back in LA and in studio starting with our next episode.Have a gay day!

Bryant + Luke bring you this special edition of LGBT FC from overseas, as we visit the Netherlands and learn about the experiences of LGBTQ supporters of two top teams in the Dutch Eredivisie.To start, we offer some reflections on our experiences at Feyenoord's Kuip and Ajax's Johan Cruijff ArenA. At 16' we welcome our first guest, Chantal van der Putten (@cmvanderputten on Insta and Twitter), who is a Board member of the Roze Kameraden (@rozekameraden on Insta and Twitter), reflects on that group's first two years of existence. And then at 30' Diana van den Born (@dianavandenborn on Twitter) shares about the state of the game in the Netherlands and what she hopes to see happen to make it better.NOTE: We apologize for audio quality, which was tough to do on the road. That said, we do offer some in-game sounds to give you a flavor of what it was like watching a couple games live in one of the world's more soccer-crazy places. Have a gay day!

It's a husbands episode, as Bryant joins Luke as a super sub for Daisy. We recap some recent results with Angel City FC and LAFC, including the black and gold's second collapse at the Rose Bowl in the past month (the stadium is cursed). And Bryant coins a new name for the Leagues Cup final between Nashville and Inter Miami: The "Lemonade Derby."The Women's World Cup Final is set, and we offer some final thoughts on the run up to the tournament's closing weekend and the reactions to the US Women's National Team's early exit.Then at 15' in, our Day in Gay is all about the LGBTQ+ representation on the small screen, from La Casa de Los Famosos, to Heartstopper, to Let's Make a Deal, to Ted Lasso. And we wrap it up with a couple more notes from the big tournament in Australia and New Zealand.Have a gay day!

The beautiful game just keeps getting more amazing in New Zealand and Australia, and we're celebrating old and also newfound loves of teams competing for the big prize.Daisy and Luke are joined in studio by one of their guests, Lauren Guillen (@lo.guillen on Insta), as we recap some of the amazing firsts at this Women's World Cup. At 10'45" our Day in Gay brings news of just how LGBTQ this World Cup very much is, an update to the Canadian Women's Team's compensation negotiations, news from England about a diver making a comeback in 2024, and a rainbow hairdo that is all the talk of the town.Then at 19' we are joined by Bart Keeler (@bartimusprime19 on Insta and Twitter), who is at the World Cup to support the US Women's National Team as they try to be the first nation ever to get three straight World Cups. And then at 49' Lauren shares about her delight in supporting the Philippines Women's National Team and Angel City FC.This World Cup is unforgettable, and we love getting to share in it with you. Have a gay day!

It's time to turn our attention to the beautiful game being played in New Zealand and Australia, as the Women's World Cup gets underway!At 13' our Day in Gay brings you stories out of New Zealand (featuring Angel City FC's own Ali Riley), Belgium, Canada, and Florida - yes, Florida. So much going on, with a major milestone for men's professional sports in the US, a newlywed couple, a new opportunity for up and coming young trans soccer players, and rainbow fingernails.Then at 19' we welcome our first guest, Olivia Stack (@oliviastack1998 on Insta and @oliviastack100 on Twitter), who is in Australia to support the Irish Women's National Team on their historic first-ever appearance at the World Cup. And then at 43' Jolanda van Gool (@jolandavangool on Twitter) gives us the lowdown on being part of the Orange Army and backing the Oranje Leuwillen.This was so much fun to put together, and we hope you love listening to it as much as we did making it for you. Have a gay day!

We're baaaack! Daisy and Luke got a little rest after Pride wrapped up and are excited to be back with all of you, and they're joined by Jessica Macias, a brand new LAFC supporter.It hasn't been the greatest stretch for the Black and Gold, which we recap at the top. Then at 12'15", our Day in Gay gives the lowdown on some new court cases impacting the LGBTQ community - spoiler alert: things aren't great, y'all. But Daisy brings the fire to keep folks engaged and ready to go. And because we want to end on a happy note, there's some news from across the pond that is a ray of light for marriage equality worth sharing.At 25'40",  we are joined by Daniel Ditmanson (@faith.and.drums on Insta) supporter of Minnesota United FC (and several other teams!), who shares their experience growing up in rural Minnesota and falling in love with the beautiful game. Then at 48'30" Jessica Macias (@jessimac_ on Insta), supporter of LAFC and "newly queer," shares with us about her recent discoveries of LAFC and the LGBTQ community.We're happy to be back and hope you've recovered from a very busy Pride. Have a gay day!

An unforgettable June LGBTQ Pride Month goes out with a bang - as Max and Taylor tied the knot, and both LAFC and Angel City hosted their Pride nights back-to-back this past weekend. Daisy and Luke may be tired, but we are excited to bring you this - our sixth of the month - episode to celebrate Pride one more time.At 13'15", our Day in Gay begins with a new survey that has new info on how Americans view the LGBTQ community and identify as LGBTQ. After that we share some news about court cases knocking down some of the recent anti-LGBTQ legislation, thoughts on the recent US-Mexico men's Nation's League semi-final, and then shout-outs to the awesome folks at Shea Butter FC (@sheabutterfc on Twitter) and Diaspora United FC (@diasporautdpod on Twitter), as well as to Jake Daniels on some new developments. (You can give to Shea Butter FC and Diaspora United FC's GoFundMe at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/send-shea-butter-fc-diaspora-united-to-the-wwc).At 27',  we are joined by Kaleb Schumann (@kalebschumann on Insta) supporter of FC Dallas, who shares his experience coming out on social media and bringing visibility to the beautiful game. And then at 45'15" Colleen Nielsen and Andria Venturina, supporters of LAFC, share their stories, including what it's like for them going to the stadium to cheer on both the black and gold and Angel City FC.We had quite an LGBTQ Pride Month - and after this we're returning to our regular schedule of episodes every couple weeks.  So, tune in and share in our joy for a beautiful celebration of the LGBTQ community. Have a gay day!

Who's ready to celebrate Pride at BMO Stadium? Luke and Daisy are! And what better way to get hyped than to hear from Taylor (@taytertot914 on Insta) and Max (@max_n_cheesy on Insta), two Pride Republic members, who got engaged on the pitch before last year's Pride match and who will be celebrating their love with the Black and Gold family at this year's festivities.This special episode is an interview with these two amazing people. They are what Pride Republic and LGBTQ Pride month are all about.Have a gay day, everyone!

¡Es nuestro segundo episodio de LGBT FC en español! Daisy y Melissa son co-anfitrionas de este episodio de Orgullo y nuestro invitado, Gio, se une junto a ellas en el estudio. Comenzamos con un resumen de la reciente final de la Liga de Campeones de CONCACAF, incluyendo la experiencia de Melissa en el partido en León. Luego (14' 20"), el Día en la Jotería comparte algunas estadísticas que debes saber sobre la comunidad LGBTQ+ y los deportes.Luego (19') escucharemos de nuestros invitadxs, comenzando con Luatani (@me_dicen_lua en Instagram y @todosmedicenlua en Twitter), partidaria de León y miembro de Los Lokos de Arriba, quien nos da sus pensamientos sobre ser una partidaria cuir del hermoso juego en México. Y luego (47') Gio (@chaparroloco en Instagram) comparte algo de su historia, incluyendo cómo llegó a LAFC y lo que significa para él ser gay y partidario del hermoso juego.¡Feliz mes del Orgullo y que viva la jotería!

Daisy, Melissa, and Luke are reunited! Not gonna dwell too much on LAFC's form of late on the pitch (sad sob song). Why? Because the club gave us an incredible LA LGBTQ Pride celebration. And this LA Pride recap episode includes interviews (at 20' in) with a dozen of the over 100+ who marched and sang and danced with us in the streets, donned in rainbows and carrying our flags. Special thanks as well to artist Dalila Mendez for the beautiful Pride t-shirt design (Dalila's website here).At 9'45", our Day in Gay offers some additional reflections on the Dodgers Pride night drama and then some positive news out of Florida (yes, good news), and a State of Emergency declaration by the Human Rights Campaign (more info here).Happy Pride everyone, and have a gay day!

We're kicking off LGBTQ Pride Month with Olympian, World Cup player, and Apple TV and CBS Sports broadcaster... Lori Lindsey! We're so grateful to Lori for sitting down with us and sharing some of her story, from growing up in Indiana, what she nearly did instead of soccer, how her parents influenced her, and the importance of LGBTQ visibility in the beautiful game today.Happy Pride everyone, and have a gay day!

Who's ready for Pride? We are! And there's so much coming up - lots to cover. So we're kicking off this annual celebration of the LGBTQ community with an all Day in Gay edition of LGBT FC.Daisy and Luke first chat at 11 minutes in with Ryan Keesee (@keesee22 on Twitter and Insta), supporter of Atlanta United and member of the All Stripes, to hear some about what's happening in Georgia and how folks are organizing to build community in difficult times.Then at 36'15", we are joined by Sister Babs of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence (@LADragNuns on Twitter and Insta), to share with us their experience of being invited, then uninvited, and then reinvited by the Dodgers to their annual Pride Night. And then at 53'15" Bamby Salcedo, President and CEO of the Trans Latin@ Coalition (@translatina_c on Twitter and @translatinacoalition on Insta), shares about that group's incredible work (and also why you should give to the 3252 and Pride Republic's Prideraiser).June 2023 LGBTQ Pride is here... so have a gay month!

LAFC advance to CONCACAF Champions League Finals and a heavily rotated squad get the W in the Round of 32 in the US Open Cup. Oh, and the black and gold suffered their first regular season defeat of 2023 in the Bay Area but bounced back up in Sandy, Utah a week later.Daisy and Luke welcome Dexter Mullins, supporter of LAFC and member of the Pride Republic, to the studio. At 8'15", our Day in Gay covers a story out of West Virginia, Toulouse (yes, France), Orange County, and then back to LA for a story about an out collegiate champion.At 19'15", we are joined by J.R. Hart (@jrhartauthor on Twitter and Insta), supporter of Sporting Kansas City, whose books you'll want to buy after you hear her story. And then at 34'15" Dexter shares his amazing story of coming out and how coming to watch LAFC was a life-changing experience.June Pride month begins in just a couple weeks -- are you ready??  We sure are and are excited to share this latest episode with you. Have a gay day!

LAFC are facing Philadelphia Union in the CONCACAF Champions League Semifinals, with a two-leg rematch of the 2022 MLS Cup Final.Daisy and Luke welcome Ricky Ramirez, supporter of LAFC, to the studio. Our Day in Gay starts at 5', giving attention to goings on in Montana, then some recent news from Dwyane Wade, Lesbian Visibility Week, and finally another pro footballer coming out. Felicidades, Alberto! (@alberto_leja on Twitter).At 15'30", we welcome Amaretto Rawr (@amarettokitten on Twitter), supporter of the Philadelphia Union, educates us on some terminology we did not know and shares their experience of being in the River End. And then at 36' Ricky talks about the beautiful game and how it connects him with his family and extended community.It's already May, and things are heating up,  so go out and... have a gay day!

LA is black and gold, baby! And Daisy and Luke are back for episode 25.We welcome Crystal Yniquez (@two_girls_one_tent on Instagram) of the LAFC Pride Republic (@lafcpriderepublic on Instagram and @lafcpriderepub on Twitter) into the studio. Our Day in Gay starts at 10', with stories from Florida, Missouri, and Kansas, before we roll on over to Washington, DC, and close it out in the state of Washington. So much going on...Then at 26' Crystal shares about coming out after high school and why visibility matters and what we can do about it. It's an all-LA show, as we celebrate LAFC's first win in Carson and get ready for a very busy upcoming couple months.Enjoy the show, and... have a gay day!

Luke and Daisy are back, to give you all the dish, and they are joined by not one, not two, but three guests as the MLS season kicks into high gear.At 5'30" we welcome back Ed Fox with Union Omaha's Proud Owls (@proudowlsoma on Twitter and @proudowls on Instagram) for a Day in Gay that does a deep dive into the rapidly escalating attacks on trans people across the country, and Ed shares details on the goings on in Nebraska, specifically, after all of which we do get to share some positive news from across the pond.At 35' we are joined by Andrew Van Eden (@coastal_ave on Instagram), supporter of the Vancouver Whitecaps and member of South Sisters (@vancouversouthsisters on Instagram), who shares what it's like coming out as an adult and finding community at BC Place. And at 49'45" Ken Sanchez (@kennethmsanchez on Instagram), supporter of LAFC and member of the Pride Republic (@lafcpriderepublic on Instagram and @lafcpriderepub on Twitter), shares his experience picking up soccer later in life and what pro clubs can do to show that representation matters.Have a gay day!

Episode 23 coming at you hot! Luke and Daisy are joined in the studio by Jess Tzunun of the Krew, and begin by recapping the first couple - very busy - weeks for LAFC, including a trip to Costa Rica.At 9'30" our Day in Gay goes over a couple of the latest attacks on trans youth in state legislatures before hit the ice to shout out the San Jose (!!) Sharks. We close it out with a mention of the latest BBC documentary, "Out on the Pitch," featuring Bonnyrigg Rose's Zander Murray.At 19'30" we are joined by Sarah Ingram (@soccersarah24 on Instagram), supporter of the Colorado Rapids and member of Centennial 38 (@c38sg on Instagram and @c38sg on Twitter), who shares about the importance of safe spaces, and for someone who is a champion in her own right. And at 38'30" Jess Tzunun (@j_tzunun on Instagram), supporter of LAFC and member of the Krew (@lafckrew on Instagram and @lafckrew on Twitter), shares her experience coming out and bringing LGBTQ visibility to an LAFC supporter group that isn't Pride Republic.Have a gay day!

Episode 22 wuuut. And the MLS 2023 season is underway!  So we kick this off like the champs LAFC are and also share some happy news from across the pond.At 12' our Day in Gay offers a prurient perspective on Tennessee's Governor, then dives into a new study out of Texas, before we celebrate l-o-v-e, including a newly-engaged WWE and fitness model couple, an LAFC owner who is a proud papa of his gay son, and newly-crowned world champions from right here in SoCal.At 24' we are joined by Adam Sell (@ajvsell on Twitter and @ajvsell on Instagram), supporter of the New England Revolution and member of the Midnight Riders, who shares what investment in LGBTQ engagement looks like. And at 42' Francoise Rosero (@frosero on Twitter and @franswishy on Instagram), supporter of LAFC and member of the Pride Republic, shares her experience coming out and LGBTQ visibility at LAFC.Have a gay day! 

Rolling right into episode 21, we share our thoughts on LAFC's new away kit and getting ready to kick off the 2023 MLS regular season. At 9' our Day in Gay has stories out of Huntington Beach and the New York Times before discussing recent remarks by Russia's only out women's soccer player (@karpichito on Insta); and then we finish with the incredible news of Jakub Jankto, Czech International, who recently came out (@jakubjanktojr on Twitter). At 23'30" we are joined by our first-ever supporter of the Galaxy, Ben Faith (@stringbean670 on Twitter), who shares his lifelong love of LAFC's local rivals. And at 42' Luis Vasquez (@lvasquez90032 on Insta), supporter of LAFC and member of the Pride Republic, shares why representation and visibility in the beautiful game is so important, including his work with Rainbow Labs (@rainbow_labs on Insta).Let's get ready to black out the Rose Bowl on Feb 25th, LAFC fam, and... Have a gay day! 

It's #MLSMonday and our 20th episode! We start with some brief thoughts on the American football game that happened on February 12 and then share some of the latest out of Canada Soccer.Then at 6'30" we are joined by Mario Gonzalez, supporter of Inter Miami CF and member of The Siege, for a special, all-Florida edition of our "Day in Gay." And at 33'30" Nathan Derry, supporter of LAFC and member of the Pride Republic, joins us in studio to share some of his story.The MLS 2023 Season kicks off in just under two weeks...Have a gay day, everybody! 

For this episode, LGBT FC goes to the heartland, specifically New Mexico and Nebraska, to hear from some of their United Soccer League (USL) LGBTQ supporters. Daisy is back to co-host, as we recap some of the recent MLS and LAFC news to start the show. At 8' our Day in Gay covers a tragic death in Australia, questions of Pride in hockey (aka: "the soccer of ice"), a new soccer jersey sponsor in Seattle, and a Kiwi who just came out.At 20' we welcome our first guests, Josh Martin and Jesus Padilla of New Mexico United's "The Curse" SG. And then at 41' we have with us Ed Fox and Phoebe Martin of Union Omaha's "Proud Owls" SG. We are honored and thrilled to be able to talk with these awesome LGBTQ folks who are courageous and visible and out in their communities.Have a gay day!

Happy New Year! The MLS season is *almost* here, so we're taking the opportunity now to explore the beautiful game outside the US. Luke and Melissa co-host this special episode with two awesome guests. At 11' our Day in Gay covers Tony Dungy's recent public comments attacking trans youth, a homophobic dust-up in British boxing, the anti-LGBTQ laws popping up across the country, and then some exciting news out of Scotland involving out men's player Zander Murray.At 22' we welcome our first guest, Keph Senett, who is organizing the Americas with Football v Homophobia. And then at 38' we are joined by Anton Hysen, who came out in 2011 while playing in Sweden, making him the first active men's professional footballer to come out since Justin Fashanu, and who went on to win Sweden's version of "Dancing with the Stars." We are absolutely delighted to share our conversations with Keph and Anton with you.Have a gay day!

(We are kicking off 2023 with our first-ever Spanish episode, and we'll be back very with soon with our first English language episode of 2023.)Iniciamos por primera vez el 2023 con un nuevo episodio en Español. Nos acompañan por regreso nuestros anfitriones, Daisy y Paul. Al minuto diez en “Día en Joteria” conversamos en la mala decisión que NBC tomo a elegir como comentarista de la NFL a Tony Dungy. Y compartimos porque esa decisión es personalmente importante para Carl Nassib, jugador de la NFL. Tenemos dos invitados especiales para este episodio. Primero al minuto 23 tenemos de invitado a Daniel Morales, seguidor de LAFC y miembro de Pride Republic. Después al minuto 40 nos acompaña Elia Huerta seguidora de LAFC y miembra de Pride Republic. Los dos invitados, Daniel y Elia comparten sus historias y porque LGBTQ visibilidad es importante para ambos. Gracias por escuchar! Regresaremos pronto con nuestro primer episodio del 2023 en Inglés.

For LGBTQ folks, the holidays can be tough, so we wanted to bring you this special family and the holidays episode before the new year. Daisy is back as a guest co-host, and her sister Liz, and Luke's husband Bryant, join us for our opening and Day in Gay, before sharing their stories. At 6' our Day in Gay begins with final thoughts on the Qatar World Cup and then reflections on Brittney Griner's return, the Respect for Marriage Act, and a former Major League Baseball player's recent coming out.At 21' we welcome Larry Freedman, LAFC Chief Business Officer, and his nephew, Jeremy, to share their stories and the importance of family. And then at 49' we hear from Elizabeth and Bryant, to tell us about their love of the beautiful game and the Black and Gold.Have a gay day and a Happy New Year, everyone!

We are so excited to have Ilie Sánchez join us for our 2022 year in review episode. Luke, Zaitouna, and Bryant kick things off with reflections on the past year, this show, and our hopes for 2023. Then, at 25 minutes in, Ilie tells us some of his story, including his first year in LA, winning the MLS Cup, and why he thinks LGBTQ players in the men's game may not come out. And then an hour into the episode we bring you year-end reflections from some LAFC Pride Republic members and allies on the importance of visibility and things they've enjoyed in being a part of that. Have a gay day, everyone!

The World Cup time, continues, and for only one of CONCACAF's four squads. Luke is joined once again by his amazing husband, Bryant, as well as Daisy, for this second special international edition of LGBT FC. We kick off with a recap of the first two weeks of the World Cup, including some notable moments. At 17'15", we dive into a Day in Gay, which is almost all about the mess that has been Qatar.Then at 32' we welcome our first guest, Chris Paouros, Co-Chair of the Proud Lilywhites and supporter of the England Men's National Team. And then at 54'30" we are joined by Bowi Jong, supporter of AZ Alkmaar and the Netherlands Men's National Team.Have a gay day, everyone!

It's World Cup time, baby! Luke is joined once again by his amazing husband, Bryant, for this special international edition of LGBT FC. At 7'15", we dive into a Day in Gay that covers a lot of territory, beginning with the tragedy in Colorado Springs, appalling remarks by the FIFA President and open questions about just what is or is not allowed at this World Cup, and then a positive note about the 2022 midterm elections.Then at 27'45" we welcome our away guest, Zack Leader, supporter of the England Men's National Team. And then at 47' we are joined by Katie Knudsen, member of Barra 76 and supporter of the US Men's National Team.Have a gay day, everyone!

LAFC are 2022 MLS Cup Champions!! And just like the MLS Cup Final went to extra time, so will this special allies episode of LGBT FC, with three guests, all allies of the LGBTQ community.To start, Luke and guest co-host Melissa and our guest, Anna Rivera, recap our experiences of the biggest match of LAFC's short-lived, 5-year history. It was a day none of us will ever forget. And then at 35'30" our  Day in Gay reminds you to GO VOTE (if you have not yet done so), because LGBTQ folks' lives and rights depend on it.At 45'30" we welcome our first guest ally, Jonathan Reimer with District 9 Ultras. Then at 70'30" Jason Arellano from Empire Boys shares some of his story with us of being an ally to the LGBTQ community. And then we conclude at 91" with Anna Rivera, an ally and member of the LAFC Pride Republic.It's a marathon episode because we have a *lot* to cover, so enjoy it when you can, and have a gay day, everyone!

LAFC are moving on in the MLS Cup Playoffs, after a big win over their SoCal rivals, the Galaxy. And Luke's husband Bryant is back as guest co-host! We first revel in the big win, joined by our LAFC Pride Republic guest, Len Lanzi. Then at 17'30" our  Day in Gay brings stories from around the globe, including the Netherlands, Australia, England, and then right back stateside with a college football player's historic coming out. We also share some thoughts on this week's tragic passing of the gay icon, Leslie Jordan. At 33'30" we welcome Austin Anthem Vice President Christine Hanley to share her experience being an LGBTQ supporter of the Verde and Black, who LAFC host in the Western Conference Final on October 30. And then at 48'30" we welcome Len Lanzi, Boardmember with the LAFC Pride Republic, to share his story and love of the beautiful game and the Black and Gold. Have a gay day, everyone!

Happy National Coming Out Day! The regular season has ended for both LAFC and ACFC. LAFC end it at the top of the table, while Angel City finds itself on the outside of the playoffs while NWSL faces a reckoning. We're happy to have back Daisy Chavez as guest co-host! At 5' in we discuss the end of LAFC's season, and at 11' in we talk about Angel City FC's first season ever, including the NWSL investigation report that exposed systemic issues in US Women's Soccer. At 22'30" our  Day in Gay brings a few important stories, including how you'll need to Google the name Lucas Krzikalla. At 40'30" Zaitouna(!) is with us to interview our away team guests Steph and Anna, supporters of Nashville SC and members of the Roadies. And then at 53' in we are joined by Steven Wallace, member of LAFC Pride Republic. Have a gay day, everyone!

We're back and excited for another player coming out and instantly becoming a support for other LGBTQ folks! Welcome to guest co-host, my husband Bryant, with his Kirsten Dunst moment. We start with a discussion of where things stand for LAFC and ACFC. At 9'30" our  Day in Gay starts with a frustrating story out of the NBA before we cross the pond for a bunch of news items, including a Scottish player who just came out as gay (and our show's title namesake!). At 21'30" our first away team guest is Bryce Shotwell, supporter of the Portland Timbers. And then at 46'45" in we are joined by Javier Angula, member and co-founder of LAFC Pride Republic. Have a gay day!

Welcome guest co-host, Paul Ruiz, as both our guests share about their [chosen] LGBT families. We kick-off the show with a quick recap of recent events, including a poor run of form by LAFC, losing four straight on the road. At 9 minutes, we bring the Day in Gay, which goes from Nebraska to Tampa Bay, with a look along the way at safety for LGBT students at colleges across the country, and then we wrap with a story out of London. At 22 minutes we interview our first away team guest, Steph Borden, supporter of FC Dallas. And then at 38 minutes we are joined by Chris Fajardo, member of LAFC Pride Republic and member of the West Hollywood Soccer Club.

It's a special episode of LGBT FC from London! Luke's on vacay and got the chance to chat with LGBTQ fans of the beautiful game whose modern origins hail from England. To kick off this episode, Luke shares some of his thoughts on the Premier League from the perspective of a Major League Soccer supporter. At 15 minutes in, our first guest is Phil Thomas, supporter of Tottenham Hotspurs and a member of their official LGBTQ supporters group, the Proud Lilywhites. Then at 29 minutes in, our second guest is Patrick Hurley, with the Pride of Irons, which is the West Ham United LGBTQ supporters group. The Premier League has been a proper posh experience!

LAFC are on a historic win streak and we're back just one week after our last episode cuz Luke's going on vacay! At 9:20 in our "Day in Gay" we share an incredibly disappointing decision by the England Rugby Football Union, touch on the latest for Brittney Griner, highlight a couple stories out of NWSL Pride nights, update more from the Dobbs decision, and then bring you the feel-good story of the summer. At 25:45, our first guest is Jim Ensor, supporter of DC United and co-founder of their official LGBTQ supporters group, 202Unique. Then at 46:45 we welcome LAFC Pride Republic member Melissa Sanchez to the famous Luke's Backyard Studios for an awesome chat. Enjoy!