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| birth_place = [[Chevy Chase, Maryland]], U.S. |
| birth_place = [[Chevy Chase, Maryland]], U.S. |
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| height = 5 ft 11 in |
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| currentclub = [[ |
| currentclub = [[North Carolina FC]] |
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| clubnumber = 17 |
| clubnumber = 17 |
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| position = [[Midfielder]] |
| position = [[Midfielder]] |
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| caps4 = 7 |
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| goals4 = 0 |
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| years5 = 2020–2023 |
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| clubs5 = [[San Diego Loyal SC|San Diego Loyal]] |
| clubs5 = [[San Diego Loyal SC|San Diego Loyal]] |
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| caps5 = 105 |
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| goals5 = 4 |
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| years6 = 2024– |
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| clubs6 = [[North Carolina FC]] |
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| caps6 = 34 |
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| nationalyears1 = 2012–2013 |
| nationalyears1 = 2012–2013 |
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| nationalteam1 = [[United States men's national under-20 soccer team|United States U20]] |
| nationalteam1 = [[United States men's national under-20 soccer team|United States U20]] |
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| nationalcaps1 = 5 |
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| nationalgoals1 = 0 |
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| club-update = November 13, 2024 |
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| ntupdate = April 25, 2014 |
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'''Collin Martin''' (born November 9, 1994) is an American professional [[Association football|soccer]] player who plays as a [[midfielder]] for [[ |
'''Collin Martin''' (born November 9, 1994) is an American professional [[Association football|soccer]] player who plays as a [[midfielder]] for [[North Carolina FC]] in the [[USL Championship]]. He has played for [[D.C. United]] and [[Minnesota United FC]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=|title=Collin Martin {{!}} Minnesota United FC|url=https://www.mnufc.com/players/collin-martin/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-01|website=MNUFC|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211001114356/https://www.mnufc.com/players/collin-martin/ |archive-date=2021-10-01 }}</ref> in [[Major League Soccer]], and for [[Richmond Kickers]] and [[Hartford Athletic]] in the [[United Soccer League]]. He [[Coming out|came out]] as gay in June 2018,<ref name="Minnesota United's Collin Martin comes out as gay" /> making him at the time the only out man in any of the big five American sports leagues or any top-division professional men's national soccer leagues.<ref>{{cite web|title=Minnesota United player Collin Martin comes out publicly as gay|website=[[Star Tribune]] |url=http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-united-player-collin-martin-comes-out-publicly-that-he-s-gay/486944251/|access-date=June 29, 2018}}</ref> |
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==Youth and College soccer== |
==Youth and College soccer== |
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Born in [[Chevy Chase, Maryland]], Martin joined the [[D.C. United Academy]] during the 2009–10 season as a 14-year-old in the under-16 category.<ref name=DCUnitedHomegrown>{{cite web|title=D.C. United signs Homegrown midfielder Collin Martin|url=http://www.dcunited.com/news/2013/07/dc-united-signs-homegrown-midfielder-collin-martin|work=DC United|access-date=July 23, 2013}}</ref> In his second season with the |
Born in [[Chevy Chase, Maryland]], Martin joined the [[D.C. United Academy]] during the 2009–10 season as a 14-year-old in the under-16 category.<ref name=DCUnitedHomegrown>{{cite web|title=D.C. United signs Homegrown midfielder Collin Martin|url=http://www.dcunited.com/news/2013/07/dc-united-signs-homegrown-midfielder-collin-martin|work=DC United|access-date=July 23, 2013|archive-date=November 29, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129081927/http://www.dcunited.com/news/2013/07/dc-united-signs-homegrown-midfielder-collin-martin|url-status=dead}}</ref> In his second season with the U16s, Martin led the team in scoring with 13 goals while leading the side to finish top of its group in the [[U.S. Soccer Development Academy]].<ref name=DCUnitedHomegrown/> Then, the next season, Martin was promoted to the under-18s where he led the team in scoring with 11 goals. He impressed the coaching staff enough that season to earn playing time with the D.C. United Reserves in [[MLS Reserve League]] action.<ref name=DCUnitedHomegrown/> |
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Martin then attended [[Wake Forest University]] where he played for the [[Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's soccer|Wake Forest Demon Deacons]] soccer team for the 2012 season in which he scored one goal and registered six assists.<ref name=DCUnitedHomegrown/> At the end of the season, Martin earned All-ACC Freshman Team honors.<ref name=DCUnitedHomegrown/> |
Martin then attended [[Wake Forest University]] where he played for the [[Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's soccer|Wake Forest Demon Deacons]] soccer team for the 2012 season in which he scored one goal and registered six assists.<ref name=DCUnitedHomegrown/> At the end of the season, Martin earned All-ACC Freshman Team honors.<ref name=DCUnitedHomegrown/> |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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===D.C. United=== |
===D.C. United=== |
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On July 10, 2013 it was announced that Martin had signed on as a [[Homegrown Player Rule (Major League Soccer)|homegrown player]] with [[D.C. United]] of [[Major League Soccer]], thus becoming the team's sixth homegrown signing.<ref name=DCUnitedHomegrown/> After a short loan spell at the [[Richmond Kickers]] in the [[United Soccer League|USL Pro]], Martin made his debut for D.C. United on August 3, 2013 against the [[Montreal Impact (MLS)|Montreal Impact]] in which he came on in the 76th minute for [[Nick DeLeon]] as United won the game 3–1.<ref>{{cite web|title=D.C. United 3 - 1 Montreal Impact|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2013-08-03-DC-v-MTL/stats|work=Major League Soccer|access-date=September 13, 2013}}</ref> He finished the [[2013 D.C. United season|2013 season]] with seven league appearances.<ref name="Collin Martin » Club matches">{{cite web |title=Collin Martin » Club matches |url=http://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/collin-martin/2/ |publisher=World Football |access-date=June 29, 2018}}</ref> |
On July 10, 2013, it was announced that Martin had signed on as a [[Homegrown Player Rule (Major League Soccer)|homegrown player]] with [[D.C. United]] of [[Major League Soccer]], thus becoming the team's sixth homegrown signing.<ref name=DCUnitedHomegrown/> After a short loan spell at the [[Richmond Kickers]] in the [[United Soccer League|USL Pro]], Martin made his debut for D.C. United on August 3, 2013, against the [[Montreal Impact (MLS)|Montreal Impact]] in which he came on in the 76th minute for [[Nick DeLeon]] as United won the game 3–1.<ref>{{cite web|title=D.C. United 3 - 1 Montreal Impact|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2013-08-03-DC-v-MTL/stats|work=Major League Soccer|access-date=September 13, 2013|archive-date=2013-08-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806232613/http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2013-08-03-DC-v-MTL/stats|url-status=dead}}</ref> He finished the [[2013 D.C. United season|2013 season]] with seven league appearances.<ref name="Collin Martin » Club matches">{{cite web |title=Collin Martin » Club matches |url=http://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/collin-martin/2/ |publisher=World Football |access-date=June 29, 2018}}</ref> |
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====Richmond Kickers (loan)==== |
====Richmond Kickers (loan)==== |
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On July 17, 2013 it was announced that D.C. United had sent Martin out on loan to their [[United Soccer League|USL Pro]] affiliate, the [[Richmond Kickers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Collin Martin loaned to Richmond|url=http://www.dcunited.com/blog/united-notebook/2013/07/17/collin-martin-loaned-to-richmond|work=DC United|access-date=July 23, 2013}}</ref> He made his one and only appearance<ref name="Soccerway statistics">{{Soccerway|collin-martin/281840}}</ref> for the Kickers on July 23 against the [[Vancouver Whitecaps FC|Vancouver Whitecaps Reserves]] in which he started and played 85 minutes as the Kickers won the match 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|title=WHITECAPS RES. VS. RICHMOND KICKERS 1 - 2|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/07/24/united-states/mls-reserve-league/whitecaps-res/richmond-kickers/1470360/|work=Soccerway|access-date=September 13, 2013}}</ref> |
On July 17, 2013, it was announced that D.C. United had sent Martin out on loan to their [[United Soccer League|USL Pro]] affiliate, the [[Richmond Kickers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Collin Martin loaned to Richmond|url=http://www.dcunited.com/blog/united-notebook/2013/07/17/collin-martin-loaned-to-richmond|work=DC United|access-date=July 23, 2013|archive-date=November 29, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129080410/http://www.dcunited.com/blog/united-notebook/2013/07/17/collin-martin-loaned-to-richmond|url-status=dead}}</ref> He made his one and only appearance<ref name="Soccerway statistics">{{Soccerway|collin-martin/281840}}</ref> for the Kickers on July 23 against the [[Vancouver Whitecaps FC|Vancouver Whitecaps Reserves]] in which he started and played 85 minutes as the Kickers won the match 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|title=WHITECAPS RES. VS. RICHMOND KICKERS 1 - 2|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/07/24/united-states/mls-reserve-league/whitecaps-res/richmond-kickers/1470360/|work=Soccerway|access-date=September 13, 2013}}</ref> |
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On September 13, 2014 he scored his first professional goal to open a 2–1 win over the [[Charleston Battery]] in the [[2014 USL Pro season#Playoffs|playoff quarter-finals]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Delicate's late magic lifts Kickers into semifinals |url=https://www.richmond.com/sports/professional/soccer/kickers/delicate-s-late-magic-lifts-kickers-into-semifinals/article_eadc84cc-3bb6-11e4-a173-0017a43b2370.html |access-date=June 29, 2018 |publisher=Richmond.com |date=September 13, 2014}}</ref> |
On September 13, 2014, he scored his first professional goal to open a 2–1 win over the [[Charleston Battery]] in the [[2014 USL Pro season#Playoffs|playoff quarter-finals]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Delicate's late magic lifts Kickers into semifinals |url=https://www.richmond.com/sports/professional/soccer/kickers/delicate-s-late-magic-lifts-kickers-into-semifinals/article_eadc84cc-3bb6-11e4-a173-0017a43b2370.html |access-date=June 29, 2018 |publisher=Richmond.com |date=September 13, 2014}}</ref> |
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===Minnesota United=== |
===Minnesota United=== |
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In October 2019, at the end of Minnesota's season, Martin was one of five players released.<ref>{{cite news |title=MNUFC Declines Contract Options for 2020 Season |url=https://www.mnufc.com/post/2019/10/25/mnufc-declines-contract-options-2020-season |access-date=October 31, 2019 |publisher=Minnesota United FC |date=October 25, 2019}}</ref> |
In October 2019, at the end of Minnesota's season, Martin was one of five players released.<ref>{{cite news |title=MNUFC Declines Contract Options for 2020 Season |url=https://www.mnufc.com/post/2019/10/25/mnufc-declines-contract-options-2020-season |access-date=October 31, 2019 |publisher=Minnesota United FC |date=October 25, 2019}}</ref> |
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===San Diego Loyal=== |
===San Diego Loyal SC=== |
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In February 2020, Martin was signed by [[San Diego Loyal SC|San Diego Loyal]] for its inaugural season.<ref>{{cite web |title=San Diego Loyal SC Adds Even More Midfield Strength with Three New Signings |url=https://www.soccernation.com/san-diego-loyal-sc-adds-even-more-midfield-strength-with-three-new-signings/ |website=soccernation.com |date=February 5, 2020 |access-date=February 6, 2020}}</ref> He made his debut on March 11 in a 2–1 win at [[Tacoma Defiance]], assisting the opener by [[Francis Atuahene]] via a free kick,<ref>{{cite news |title=MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance drops 2-1 decision to San Diego Loyal SC |url=https://www.soundersfc.com/news/match-recap-tacoma-defiance-drops-2-1-decision-san-diego-loyal-sc |access-date=December 24, 2022 |publisher=Seattle Sounders FC |date=March 12, 2020}}</ref> and scored his first goal on September 2 to open a 1–1 tie at [[Las Vegas Lights FC]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Spiering |first1=Chris |title=SD Loyal SC and Las Vegas Lights FC draw 1-1 |url=https://www.eastvillagetimes.com/sd-loyal-sc-and-las-vegas-lights-fc-draw-1-1/ |access-date=December 24, 2022 |work=East Village Times |date=September 3, 2020}}</ref> |
In February 2020, Martin was signed by [[San Diego Loyal SC|San Diego Loyal]] for its inaugural season.<ref>{{cite web |title=San Diego Loyal SC Adds Even More Midfield Strength with Three New Signings |url=https://www.soccernation.com/san-diego-loyal-sc-adds-even-more-midfield-strength-with-three-new-signings/ |website=soccernation.com |date=February 5, 2020 |access-date=February 6, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ennis |first=Dawn |date=2020-02-07 |title=Gay soccer player Collin Martin signs with San Diego Loyal SC |url=https://www.outsports.com/2020/2/7/21127634/mls-usl-soccer-collin-martin-san-diego-loyal-sc-minnesota-hartford |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=Outsports |language=en}}</ref> He made his debut on March 11 in a 2–1 win at [[Tacoma Defiance]], assisting the opener by [[Francis Atuahene]] via a free kick,<ref>{{cite news |title=MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance drops 2-1 decision to San Diego Loyal SC |url=https://www.soundersfc.com/news/match-recap-tacoma-defiance-drops-2-1-decision-san-diego-loyal-sc |access-date=December 24, 2022 |publisher=Seattle Sounders FC |date=March 12, 2020}}</ref> and scored his first goal on September 2 to open a 1–1 tie at [[Las Vegas Lights FC]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Spiering |first1=Chris |title=SD Loyal SC and Las Vegas Lights FC draw 1-1 |url=https://www.eastvillagetimes.com/sd-loyal-sc-and-las-vegas-lights-fc-draw-1-1/ |access-date=December 24, 2022 |work=East Village Times |date=September 3, 2020}}</ref> |
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During a home match against [[Phoenix Rising FC]] on September 30, 2020, Martin was the [[Homosexuality in association football|target of a homophobic slur]] by Phoenix midfielder [[Junior Flemmings]] during first-half stoppage time. Flemmings called him a "[[batty boy]]", a homophobic slur in his native Jamaica.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Reid |first1=Andrew |title='Abhorrent': Homophobic 'disgrace' rocks American match |url=https://au.sports.yahoo.com/soccer-san-diego-loyal-walk-off-phoenix-rising-alleged-homophobic-slur-075825307.html |
During a home match against [[Phoenix Rising FC]] on September 30, 2020, Martin was the [[Homosexuality in association football|target of a homophobic slur]] by Phoenix midfielder [[Junior Flemmings]] during first-half stoppage time. Flemmings called him a "[[batty boy]]", a homophobic slur in his native Jamaica.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Reid |first1=Andrew |title='Abhorrent': Homophobic 'disgrace' rocks American match |url=https://au.sports.yahoo.com/soccer-san-diego-loyal-walk-off-phoenix-rising-alleged-homophobic-slur-075825307.html |access-date=October 13, 2020 |publisher=Yahoo! |date=October 1, 2020}}</ref> After he went to the referee to report the incident, Martin was shown a [[red card (association football)|red card]] that was later rescinded after the referee admitted he was confused. After Phoenix manager [[Rick Schantz]] declined to apologize and remove Flemmings, San Diego walked off the field and forfeited the match in protest.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bumbaca |first=Chris |date=October 1, 2020 |title=San Diego Loyal forfeits match after opposing player allegedly directed homophobic slur at Collin Martin |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2020/10/01/loyal-landon-donovan-rising-homophobic-slur/5877565002/ |work=[[USA Today]] |access-date=October 1, 2020}}</ref><ref name="CBS-PHX">{{cite news |date=October 1, 2020 |title=Soccer team forfeits match after alleged anti-gay slur |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/san-diego-loyal-forfeits-match-alleged-anti-gay-slur-collin-martin-soccer/ |work=[[CBS News]] |agency=Associated Press |access-date=October 1, 2020}}</ref> A week earlier, the Loyal had forfeited a match against the [[LA Galaxy II]] after a racial slur was used against one of their players.<ref name="CBS-PHX"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Ziegler |first=Mark |date=October 1, 2020 |title=San Diego, Phoenix soccer teams trade accusations, denials in alleged homophobic incident |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/soccer/story/2020-10-01/soccer-san-diego-loyal-phoenix-rising-collin-martin-junior-flemmings-homophobic-slur-usl |work=San Diego Union-Tribune |access-date=October 1, 2020}}</ref> Flemmings was banned for six games and fined an undisclosed amount.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Grez |first1=Matias |title=Footballer banned and fined for using homophobic slur towards opponent |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/07/football/footballer-banned-and-fined-for-homophobic-slur-spt-intl/index.html |access-date=October 13, 2020 |publisher=CNN |date=October 7, 2020}}</ref> |
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On May 7, 2022 Martin came on as a half-time substitute at [[New Mexico United]] with his team winning. He was sent off for his second yellow card in the 79th minute, and the hosts scored for a 1–1 tie in added time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sickenger |first1=Ken |title=At long last: United finally scores, salvages draw with San Diego (with photo gallery) |url=https://www.abqjournal.com/2496736/follow-live-new-mexico-united-hosts-san-diego-loyal-sc.html |access-date=December 24, 2022 |work=Albuquerque Journal |date=May 7, 2022}}</ref> |
On May 7, 2022, Martin came on as a half-time substitute at [[New Mexico United]] with his team winning. He was sent off for his second yellow card in the 79th minute, and the hosts scored for a 1–1 tie in added time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sickenger |first1=Ken |title=At long last: United finally scores, salvages draw with San Diego (with photo gallery) |url=https://www.abqjournal.com/2496736/follow-live-new-mexico-united-hosts-san-diego-loyal-sc.html |access-date=December 24, 2022 |work=Albuquerque Journal |date=May 7, 2022}}</ref> |
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On March 3, 2023, San Diego Loyal unveiled their new kits through a collaboration with local street artists Signe Ditona and Paul Jimenez of Ground Floor Murals. A mural of Collin Martin was unveiled in [[Hillcrest, San Diego|Hillcrest]].<ref>{{Cite web |author=USLChampionship com Staff |date=2023-03-04 |title=Life-sized street art brings San Diego Loyal SC 2023 kits to life across city |url=https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1263040 |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=USL Championship |language=en-us}}</ref> |
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San Diego Loyal folded following the [[2023 USL Championship season]] and in December 2023 Martin signed with [[North Carolina FC]].<ref>{{cite web |title=NCFC signs midfielder Collin Martin |url=https://www.northcarolinafc.com/news/2023/12/13/ncfc-signs-midfielder-collin-martin/ |website=NorthCarolinaFC.com |publisher=[[North Carolina FC]] |access-date=13 December 2023}}</ref> |
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=== North Carolina FC === |
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In December 2023, Martin was signed by North Carolina FC.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NCFC signs midfielder Collin Martin |url=https://www.northcarolinafc.com/news/2023/12/13/ncfc-signs-midfielder-collin-martin/ |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=North Carolina FC |language=en-US}}</ref> He made his debut on March 9 in a 0-0 tie at home against the [[Charleston Battery]]. On May 14, 2024, Martin reached 10,000 USL Championship Regular Season minutes in a 2-0 win against [[Loudoun United FC]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=WEEK 11 PREVIEW: NCFC travel to Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC |url=https://www.northcarolinafc.com/news/2024/05/17/week-11-preview-ncfc-travel-to-pittsburgh-riverhounds-sc/ |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=North Carolina FC |language=en-US}}</ref> On August 3, 2024, Martin was named the Man of the Match in their 1-0 win against [[Orange County SC]]. On September 21, 2024, Martin recorded his 150th USL Championship Regular Season appearance in a 2-0 win against [[Indy Eleven]] and recorded an assist.<ref>{{Cite web |last=nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com |first=NICHOLAS MURRAY- |date=2024-09-18 |title=The Rowdies’ Leo Fernandes joins one of the USL Championship’s exclusive clubs {{!}} News & Notes |url=https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1318576 |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=USL Championship |language=en-us}}</ref> Martin was included as an honorable mention in the USL Championship Team of the Week for week 29 of the 2024 season.<ref>{{Cite web |author=USLChampionship com Staff |date=2024-09-24 |title=USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 29 |url=https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1319056 |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=USL Championship |language=en-us}}</ref> |
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==International career== |
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Martin was raised in an observant [[Episcopal Church (United States)|Episcopalian]] family.<ref name=bethesda>{{cite news |last1=Goldstein |first1=Steve |title=Bethesda Interview: Collin Martin |url=https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-magazine/march-april-2019/bethesda-interview-collin-martin/ |access-date=May 2, 2019 |work=Bethesda Magazine |date=March 18, 2019}}</ref> |
Martin was raised in an observant [[Episcopal Church (United States)|Episcopalian]] family.<ref name=bethesda>{{cite news |last1=Goldstein |first1=Steve |title=Bethesda Interview: Collin Martin |url=https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-magazine/march-april-2019/bethesda-interview-collin-martin/ |access-date=May 2, 2019 |work=Bethesda Magazine |date=March 18, 2019}}</ref> |
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On June 29, 2018, Martin [[Coming out|came out]] publicly as gay.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/06/29/mls-football-gay-out-pride-month/|title=Professional football player Collin Martin comes out as gay during pride month|last=Hartley|first=Eve|date=June 29, 2018|website=Pink News|access-date=June 29, 2018}}</ref><ref name="Minnesota United's Collin Martin comes out as gay">{{cite web |title=Minnesota United's Collin Martin comes out as gay |url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/minnesota-united-fc/story/3550474/minnesota-uniteds-collin-martin-comes-out-as-gay |publisher=ESPN |access-date=June 29, 2018 |date=June 29, 2018}}</ref> He was reported at the time to be the only active male professional soccer player to be openly gay.<ref name="Minnesota United's Collin Martin comes out as gay"/> |
On June 29, 2018, Martin [[Coming out|came out]] publicly as gay.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/06/29/mls-football-gay-out-pride-month/|title=Professional football player Collin Martin comes out as gay during pride month|last=Hartley|first=Eve|date=June 29, 2018|website=Pink News|access-date=June 29, 2018}}</ref><ref name="Minnesota United's Collin Martin comes out as gay">{{cite web |title=Minnesota United's Collin Martin comes out as gay |url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/minnesota-united-fc/story/3550474/minnesota-uniteds-collin-martin-comes-out-as-gay |publisher=ESPN |access-date=June 29, 2018 |date=June 29, 2018}}</ref> He was reported at the time to be the only active male professional soccer player to be openly gay.<ref name="Minnesota United's Collin Martin comes out as gay"/><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-11 |title='I was ready to be more authentic': US footballer Collin Martin tells his coming out story |url=https://www.espn.com/sports/soccer/mls/story/_/id/32292648/us-footballer-collin-martin-tells-coming-story |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Reimer |first=Alex |date=2022-06-30 |title=Collin Martin says he had mixed feelings when his team forfeited a game after he was called an anti-gay slur |url=https://www.outsports.com/2022/6/30/23189758/collin-martin-san-diego-loyal-soccer-gay-slur |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=Outsports |language=en}}</ref> |
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Martin transferred his credits from [[Wake Forest University]] to [[George Washington University]] after joining D.C. United. He attended part-time for four years, and online for a fifth from Minnesota, before graduating in 2019 with a degree in history.<ref name=bethesda/> |
Martin transferred his credits from [[Wake Forest University]] to [[George Washington University]] after joining D.C. United. He attended part-time for four years, and online for a fifth from Minnesota, before graduating in 2019 with a degree in history.<ref name=bethesda/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Platt |first=Adam |date=2019-03-06 |title=The One and Only |url=http://mspmag.com/enwiki/api/content/80230b0a-39ff-11e9-b9e2-120e7ad5cf50/ |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=Mpls.St.Paul Magazine |language=en-us}}</ref> |
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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | November 9, 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Chevy Chase, Maryland, U.S. | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | North Carolina FC | ||
Number | 17 | ||
Youth career | |||
2009–2012 | D.C. United | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012 | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 20 | (1) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2016 | D.C. United | 15 | (0) |
2013−2015 | → Richmond Kickers (loan) | 14 | (1) |
2017–2019 | Minnesota United | 26 | (0) |
2019 | → Hartford Athletic (loan) | 7 | (0) |
2020–2023 | San Diego Loyal | 105 | (4) |
2024– | North Carolina FC | 34 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2012–2013 | United States U20 | 5 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 13, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of April 25, 2014 |
Collin Martin (born November 9, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for North Carolina FC in the USL Championship. He has played for D.C. United and Minnesota United FC[1] in Major League Soccer, and for Richmond Kickers and Hartford Athletic in the United Soccer League. He came out as gay in June 2018,[2] making him at the time the only out man in any of the big five American sports leagues or any top-division professional men's national soccer leagues.[3]
Youth and College soccer
[edit]Born in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Martin joined the D.C. United Academy during the 2009–10 season as a 14-year-old in the under-16 category.[4] In his second season with the U16s, Martin led the team in scoring with 13 goals while leading the side to finish top of its group in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.[4] Then, the next season, Martin was promoted to the under-18s where he led the team in scoring with 11 goals. He impressed the coaching staff enough that season to earn playing time with the D.C. United Reserves in MLS Reserve League action.[4]
Martin then attended Wake Forest University where he played for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons soccer team for the 2012 season in which he scored one goal and registered six assists.[4] At the end of the season, Martin earned All-ACC Freshman Team honors.[4]
Professional career
[edit]D.C. United
[edit]On July 10, 2013, it was announced that Martin had signed on as a homegrown player with D.C. United of Major League Soccer, thus becoming the team's sixth homegrown signing.[4] After a short loan spell at the Richmond Kickers in the USL Pro, Martin made his debut for D.C. United on August 3, 2013, against the Montreal Impact in which he came on in the 76th minute for Nick DeLeon as United won the game 3–1.[5] He finished the 2013 season with seven league appearances.[6]
Richmond Kickers (loan)
[edit]On July 17, 2013, it was announced that D.C. United had sent Martin out on loan to their USL Pro affiliate, the Richmond Kickers.[7] He made his one and only appearance[8] for the Kickers on July 23 against the Vancouver Whitecaps Reserves in which he started and played 85 minutes as the Kickers won the match 2–1.[9]
On September 13, 2014, he scored his first professional goal to open a 2–1 win over the Charleston Battery in the playoff quarter-finals.[10]
Minnesota United
[edit]In January 2017, Martin was traded by D.C. to MLS expansion side Minnesota United FC in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft.[11] He made his debut on March 25 in a 5–2 loss at the New England Revolution, as a 63rd-minute substitute for Mohammed Saeid.[12]
Martin played 12 matches in his first season in Minnesota, five as a starter. Having taken no part in the 2019 season, he was loaned in late April to USL Championship team Hartford Athletic.[13] In October 2019, at the end of Minnesota's season, Martin was one of five players released.[14]
San Diego Loyal SC
[edit]In February 2020, Martin was signed by San Diego Loyal for its inaugural season.[15][16] He made his debut on March 11 in a 2–1 win at Tacoma Defiance, assisting the opener by Francis Atuahene via a free kick,[17] and scored his first goal on September 2 to open a 1–1 tie at Las Vegas Lights FC.[18]
During a home match against Phoenix Rising FC on September 30, 2020, Martin was the target of a homophobic slur by Phoenix midfielder Junior Flemmings during first-half stoppage time. Flemmings called him a "batty boy", a homophobic slur in his native Jamaica.[19] After he went to the referee to report the incident, Martin was shown a red card that was later rescinded after the referee admitted he was confused. After Phoenix manager Rick Schantz declined to apologize and remove Flemmings, San Diego walked off the field and forfeited the match in protest.[20][21] A week earlier, the Loyal had forfeited a match against the LA Galaxy II after a racial slur was used against one of their players.[21][22] Flemmings was banned for six games and fined an undisclosed amount.[23]
On May 7, 2022, Martin came on as a half-time substitute at New Mexico United with his team winning. He was sent off for his second yellow card in the 79th minute, and the hosts scored for a 1–1 tie in added time.[24]
On March 3, 2023, San Diego Loyal unveiled their new kits through a collaboration with local street artists Signe Ditona and Paul Jimenez of Ground Floor Murals. A mural of Collin Martin was unveiled in Hillcrest.[25]
San Diego Loyal folded following the 2023 USL Championship season and in December 2023 Martin signed with North Carolina FC.[26]
North Carolina FC
[edit]In December 2023, Martin was signed by North Carolina FC.[27] He made his debut on March 9 in a 0-0 tie at home against the Charleston Battery. On May 14, 2024, Martin reached 10,000 USL Championship Regular Season minutes in a 2-0 win against Loudoun United FC.[28] On August 3, 2024, Martin was named the Man of the Match in their 1-0 win against Orange County SC. On September 21, 2024, Martin recorded his 150th USL Championship Regular Season appearance in a 2-0 win against Indy Eleven and recorded an assist.[29] Martin was included as an honorable mention in the USL Championship Team of the Week for week 29 of the 2024 season.[30]
International career
[edit]Martin has represented the United States at U-14, U-15, U-17, and U-20 levels.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Martin was raised in an observant Episcopalian family.[31]
On June 29, 2018, Martin came out publicly as gay.[32][2] He was reported at the time to be the only active male professional soccer player to be openly gay.[2][33][34]
Martin transferred his credits from Wake Forest University to George Washington University after joining D.C. United. He attended part-time for four years, and online for a fifth from Minnesota, before graduating in 2019 with a degree in history.[31][35]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of matches played on November 2, 2024
Club | Season | League | U.S. Open Cup | Champions League | Total | Ref. | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
D.C. United | 2013 | MLS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | [6] | |
2014 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | [6] | ||
2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | [6] | ||
2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | [6] | |||
Total | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 | — | ||
Richmond Kickers (loan) | 2013 | USL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | [8] | |
2014 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 1 | [8] | |||
2015 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | [8] | |||
Total | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | — | ||
Minnesota United | 2017 | MLS | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | [6] | |
2018 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | [6] | |||
2019 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | [6] | |||
Total | 26 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | — | ||
Hartford Athletic (loan) | 2019 | USL Championship | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 7 | 0 | ||
Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | [36] | ||
San Diego Loyal SC | 2020 | USL Championship | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 14 | 1 | [37] | |
2021 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | _ | 25 | 1 | [38] | |||
2022 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | _ | 32 | 1 | [39] | |||
2023 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 0 | _ | 35 | 1 | [40][41] | |||
Total | 105 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 106 | 4 | [42] | ||
North Carolina FC | 2024 | USL Championship | 35 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 37 | 0 | [43][44] | |
Career total | 202 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 216 | 5 | — |
References
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- ^ a b c "Minnesota United's Collin Martin comes out as gay". ESPN. June 29, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ^ "Minnesota United player Collin Martin comes out publicly as gay". Star Tribune. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g "D.C. United signs Homegrown midfielder Collin Martin". DC United. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
- ^ "D.C. United 3 - 1 Montreal Impact". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on 2013-08-06. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
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- ^ "Delicate's late magic lifts Kickers into semifinals". Richmond.com. September 13, 2014. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ^ "MNUFC Adds Collin Martin". Minnesota United FC. January 3, 2017. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ^ "Recap: Revolution win home opener vs. Minnesota United FC, 5-2". New England Revolution. March 25, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ^ Zgoda, Jerry (April 22, 2019). "Down two suspended players for Wednesday's game, Minnesota United awaits Ike Opara's return". Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
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- ^ "MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance drops 2-1 decision to San Diego Loyal SC". Seattle Sounders FC. March 12, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
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External links
[edit]- Collin Martin at Major League Soccer
- Collin Martin at Soccerway
- Collin Martin at USL Championship
- 1994 births
- Living people
- American men's soccer players
- Men's association football midfielders
- Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School alumni
- Columbian College of Arts and Sciences alumni
- D.C. United players
- American gay sportsmen
- Hartford Athletic players
- Homegrown Players (MLS)
- American LGBTQ soccer players
- LGBTQ people from Maryland
- Major League Soccer players
- Minnesota United FC players
- People from Chevy Chase, Maryland
- Soccer players from Montgomery County, Maryland
- Richmond Kickers players
- San Diego Loyal SC players
- USL Championship players
- United States men's under-20 international soccer players
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's soccer players
- North Carolina FC players
- 21st-century American sportsmen