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Watch: gay soccer player Collin Martin plays ‘Live Tinder’ with James Corden

The midfielder swipes right in person

Published

7 years ago

January 21, 2019

Mariah Cooper

**Collin Martin** and **James Corden** on ‘The Late Late Show’ (Screenshot via YouTube)

Soccer player Collin Martin let James Corden help him find a date in a live version of Tinder on “The Late Late Show.”

Martin, 24, is a midfielder for Minnesota United. Originally from Chevy Chase, Md., Martin also once played for D.C. United. He came out as gay last year making him the second Major League Soccer player to come out following Robbie Rogers. Martin is currently the only out gay athlete across the MLS, NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB.

In the segment, Corden tries to get a feel for Martin’s type and asks him who is his celebrity crush. Martin reveals it’s “Call Me By Your Name” and “Beautiful Boy” star Timothée Chalamet.

Martin proceeds to choose his top three guys before selecting one to go on a date backstage.

Watch below.

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PHOTOS: Equality Prince William Pride

Fifth annual LGBTQ celebration held in Manassas, Va.

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15 hours ago

May 19, 2026

Landon Shackelford

Mayor of Manassas Michelle Davis-Younger, center, cuts the ribbon to open Equality Prince William Pride at Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 16. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Shackelford)

Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 16.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)

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PHOTOS: Blade Summer Kickoff Party

Ashley Biden accepts award for Beau Biden at annual Rehoboth fundraiser

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2 days ago

May 17, 2026

Daniel Truitt

Ashley Biden accepts an award on behalf of her brother, Beau Biden, at the Washington Blade's Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach, Del. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

The 19th annual Blade Foundation Summer Kickoff Party was held on Friday, May 15 at Diego’s in Rehoboth Beach, Del. An award presentation was held for former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden. Ashley Biden accepted the award on her brother’s behalf and gave remarks. Other speakers included Delaware state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Dr. Robin Brennan and Washington Blade Editor Kevin Naff. The event was a fundraiser for the Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism.

(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)