The gesture led to a swell of tributes and fundraising by fans for the shooting victims and to show support for a reeling LGBTQ community. Last June during the Copa America Centenario, Michael Bradley famously wore a rainbow captain’s armband during the USMNT’s quarterfinal match against Ecuador, a personal act of tribute to honor the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando that occurred a few days prior.
This isn’t the first time the pride rainbow has appeared on the field during a U.S. To celebrate LGBTQ Pride month, the #USMNT and #USWNT will wear pride-inspired rainbow numbers.ĭetails: /WHJagaFMHk- U.S.
