2009 Gay Soccer World Championship Opens in Washington D.C. on Sunday June 14, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC — The International Gay & Lesbian Football Association (IGLFA) will open the 2009 Gay Soccer World Championship (www.iglfa2009.org) in the Washington D.C. area on Sunday morning June 14, 2009. The 2009 Gay Soccer World Championship is being hosted by the Federal Triangles Soccer Club (FTSC) of Washington, D.C. This marks the first time the tournament has been held in the United States since 2004 when it was held in San Francisco. This also marks the second time that this tournament is being hosted in the Washington D.C. area by FTSC.

This year the IGLFA 2009 Official Gay Soccer World Championship tournament coincides with the end of Capital Gay Pride. The Capital Pride organization is a partner with IGLFA 2009. The 2009 IGLFA Tournament is also being supported by both the D.C. United of Major League Soccer and the Washington Freedom of the Women’s Professional Soccer League. Both the D.C. United and Washington Freedom will have players signing autographs this Sunday, June 14th at the Capital Pride Festival.

The preliminary round-robin matches for the tournament will take place on Monday June 15th, Tuesday June 16th, and Thursday June 18th at the Maryland SoccerPlex. The Quarterfinal, Semi-Final, and Championship games will be played at Trinity Washington University on Friday June 19th and Saturday June 20th. All games are free and open to spectators.

“D.C. United is proud to support the upcoming IGLFA World Championship this summer as well as the Federal Triangles Soccer Club of Washington D.C. and its efforts to bring players and teams from around the world to our city. The D.C. United fan base is a diverse, vibrant, and passionate demographic truly representative of the word, ‘United.’ Our supporters are all ‘Black and Red’ regardless of race, creed, color, nationality or sexual orientation.”

Stephen Zack, Executive Vice President, D.C. United

“We are proud to the support the IGLFA 2009 World Championship and congratulate the host club, the Federal Triangles Soccer Club of Washington, D.C. for bringing this tournament to our city and world class soccer to our pitches. The word ‘Freedom’ has a different meaning to everyone. The Washington Freedom supports diversity and the culture of being free to be who you are regardless of your race, creed, color, sexual orientation or national heritage.”

Mark Washo, President and General Manager, Washington Freedom

“IGLFA 2009 will put the international spotlight on DC’s dynamic sports scene and vibrant GLBT community. Both international and GLBT markets have proven to be big spenders when traveling, so the image and economic benefits are significant for the city.”

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Is the media ruining Adam Lambert’s chances of winning American Idol?

I don’t know why today it’s the big story, but suddenly everywhere I look there’s another story about Adam Lambert being gay. Or maybe gay. He’s never officially come out one way or the other. And it’s mostly the same story being recycled on every website or news portal imaginable, but while it’s asking the question “Could Adam Lambert become the first gay American Idol?” I’m asking if all these news stories could hurt his chances.

It would be foolish to say that we’re a nation that’s completely beyond caring about sexual orientation, just look at legislation across the country. And while former contestants have come out and admitted they were gay, most notably Season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken, nobody has admitted it while competing on Idol. And yet, Lambert has been the most ambiguous about it, which is a step in the right direction. Most people are just kind of assuming he is, I guess. But there is probably just as large a group out there that has no idea. And a lot of them may see these articles.

In a week where Lambert was in the bottom two despite having the greatest vocal range of the remaining finalists, and from what I’m told right here at TV Squad, the largest fan-base, you have to wonder if whether or not he is gay will have an impact on his ultimate finishing place. If he does win, is he going to be able to come out if he is gay? Does the show really care one way or the other any more? Speculation certainly has been that they’ve cared in the past. “Family friendly television” apparently means no gays, just ask Miss California. See Is the media ruining Adam Lambert’s chances of winning American Idol?

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Bollywood goes gay

In most of India, gay culture is still stuck in the closet. But there’s one place where it’s busting out into the open — the big screen.

India’s flamboyant movie industry, best known for its epic-length musicals, is starting to produce films with some great gay content.

The new Bollywood hit Dostana features plenty of queer characters, including a guy who sleeps with a facemask that says “Well Hung.” Its stars are even attracting a gay fan base. The Times of India recently ran a story with this amusing headline: “Sure, gays hit on me! Admits Bollywood hunk and beach boy John Abraham.” See Bollywood goes gay
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