# With World Cup underway, Houston's LGBTQ soccer club wants to grow the game

> Ever since he was young, growing up in Houston's southeast side, soccer was Stephen Olson's sport. But as a gay man, he felt that he had to keep part of himself off the field.

- **Source:** [Chron](https://www.chron.com/culture/article/space-city-pride-world-cup-22305837.php?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a385bc2e8976fcb37ce01ee)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #houston #soccer #club #game #grow #himself #keep #lgbtq
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