Leesburg, VA – In support of Pride Month, Loudoun United FC will be highlighting LGBTQ+ organizations based in the DMV. The Red-and-White embraces equality and acceptance and during June, the club will continue to honor LGBTQ+ organizations that have helped contribute to the community, city, and country.
The Casa BruMar Foundation provides support for the LBGTQ+ community in Virginia with needed resources and aims to bridge equality gaps that are currently present in the community. Casa BruMar is currently working to provide a physical meeting location, along with community focused social services, to at-risk and disadvantaged individuals.
“The support of all DMV sports teams, including Loudoun United FC, during Pride Month is incredibly meaningful for our organization,” said Heidi S. BruMar, Casa BruMar Foundation secretary. “It represents a significant step towards inclusivity and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community within the DMV. We’re particularly heartened by Loudoun United FC’s involvement. As a fellow DMV organization, their participation demonstrates a commitment to building a culture of inclusion at all levels of sports.” To learn more about Casa BruMar, visit: https://casabrumarfoundation.org/
Federal Triangle Soccer Club (FTSC) is the premier LGTBQ+ soccer club in Washington, D.C., created to assist soccer’s expansion and generate a feeling of community amongst LGBTQ+ people and their allies through various club-sponsored, free, pick-up matches, academy sessions and social activities.
The club is currently comprised of over 150 members and 12 teams, some of which participate in local and national leagues, such as the International Gay Football League. Additionally, FTSC hosts various tournaments throughout the year, some of which are the Rehoboth Beach Classic, the Indoor Cup, and the Turkey Bowl.
“We are incredibly honored to have the support of all DMV sports teams, including Loudoun United FC. This solidarity strengthens our mission at Federal Triangles Soccer Club (FTSC) to grow soccer and build a welcoming community for LGBTQ+ players and allies. The encouragement from Loudoun United FC and others inspires us and connects our community with a broader network. Together, we’re creating a vibrant sports culture in the DMV region,” said FTSC Member-At-Large, Minahil ‘Minni’ Choudry. To learn more about FTSC, visit: https://www.federaltriangles.org/
Established in 1990, TEAM DC was founded with the intention of educating the LBGTQ+ community on the numerous benefits of both team and individual sports. In addition to providing scholarships to LGBTQ+ student-athletes and a network of sporting outlets for the community, Team DC works to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people who participate in sports. It also encourages participation in amateur sports competitions at the local, regional, national, and international levels.
Miguel Ayala, Team DC President, noted that, “Team DC’s motto is ‘Building Community Through Sport,’ and we do that daily in the DMV region. We have 47+ member teams and leagues, with thousands of people participating in a variety of sports, connecting with their community, and helping each other grow and be confident in themselves as members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are proud to partner with Loudon United for a Night Out in Leesburg.” To learn more about Team DC, visit: https://teamdc.org/
