Adam McCabe

He first traveled to Leeds, England to join the Richmond International Academic and Soccer Academy.

McCabe was an important figure in leading the club to secure its first ever e West Riding County Cup against Harrogate Town F.C.

[12][13][14] Despite developing during his time in England, McCabe's hopes of playing professionally were stopped due to the American not being eligible for a work permit.

After leaving the United Kingdom, McCabe traveled to Thailand in order to pursue opportunities with interested clubs.

McCabe left the club after preseason, citing that difficulties being "diagnosed with a chronic illness, depression, and an injury" forced him to take a break from soccer and return home to Atlanta, Georgia.

Meanwhiler.me and Outsports covered his coming out story, as a closeted soccer player at the professional level.

We're Queer and We Should Be Here, by Darryl Telles, covers McCabe's experiences playing football in the United Kingdom and his encounters with homophobia.

Both publications covered his experiences as a closeted soccer player and his advocacy in the LGBTQ and sporting communities.

His article gained domestic and international attention, eventually being published on DirtySoccerSouth,[21] HuffPost,[22] Outsports,[23] Gay4Soccer, The Georgia Voice,[24] and Football365.