U.S. Men’s Soccer Captain Michael Bradley Wears Rainbow Armband In Solidarity With Orlando Victims

"We all feel a big sense of responsibility every time we represent our country."

From: NewNowNext

 United States men’s national soccer team captain Michael Bradley wore a rainbow armband in support of the victims of the mass shooting at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub.

A moment of silence was also observed before the game Thursday night in Seattle, a match between the U.S. men’s team took on Ecuador in the quarterfinals of the Copa America.

Michael Bradley wearing a rainbow-colored captain's armband in remembrance of the Orlando victims. pic.twitter.com/v6aGjHw22y

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“Obviously it’s an incredibly sad week for our country, for the LGBT community,” Bradley said following the game. “You know, we all feel a big sense of responsibility every time we represent our country, and I think wearing that armband was the best way to represent our country tonight.”

As OutSports pointed out, Sports Illustrated broke the news of Bradley’s gesture but avoided any mention that Pulse was a gay nightclub or that the rainbow is a symbol of the LGBT community.

“Why can’t the sports world just say the words “gay” and “LGBT” in conjunction with the assault on our community in Orlando?” asked Cyd Zeigler.

U.S. Soccer released a video showing support for Orlando on Wednesday, as well.