Altrincham FC, nicknamed the Robins, wore a kit designed entirely after the LGBT pride flag for a match against Bradford AFC, which they drew 1-1 despite going ahead in the 22nd minute. The club announced it would be wearing the special kits in late January, and even though U.S. Soccer and others have worn jerseys with smaller nods to the LGBT community’s cause, club director Bill Waterson believes it marks the first time a senior soccer club has gone that far in its support. Waterson added the agenda is not only to support the LGBT community, but also to combat racism and promote religious inclusion and respectful treatment of women. Altrincham is a semi-professional club based about 10 miles Southwest of Manchester that plays in the National League North, the sixth tier of English soccer. The Robins have a reputation as giant-slayers in the FA Cup, a knockout competition which includes hundreds of clubs from the top 10 tiers in England. February is LGBT History Month in the United Kingdom, and the sport has seen a number of notable players come out as gay over the past decade, including former MLS star Robbie Rogers and current USWNT stalwart Megan Rapinoe. All profits from Altrincham’s sales of the pride flag jerseys will go to The Proud Trust, which supports the LGBT community and is raising funds to rebuild an LGBT center in Manchester. Altrincham’s effort has earned praise from Football v Homophobia, a worldwide initiative to challenge such discrimination. The club's director, Bill Waterson, stated that the goal is to make the football ground a comfortable place for anyone to be in, regardless of their background or any circumstances that they bring to the game. The match against Bradford AFC was a significant event, with Altrincham's players showing their support for the LGBT community. The club's commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in their actions, and their effort has been recognized by organizations such as Football v Homophobia. Altrincham FC's decision to wear the pride flag jerseys is a bold statement of inclusion, and it has been welcomed by the football community. The club's work on inclusion is letting local people know that the J Davidson Stadium is truly welcoming of everyone.