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   Kumi Yokoyama

   Japanese association football player

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2. www.npr.org › 2021/06/23 › 1009458160Kumi Yokoyama Of The Washington Spirit Comes Out As ... - NPR

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   Jun 23, 2021 · TOKYO — Japanese soccer player Kumi Yokoyama said they are transgender — a revelation praised in the U.S. where they play in the National Women's Soccer League but an identity not legally...

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4. www.latimes.com › world-nation › storyWashington Spirit soccer player Kumi Yokoyama comes out as trans

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   Jun 23, 2021 · Associated Press. June 23, 2021 2:26 AM PT. TOKYO —. Washington Spirit soccer player Kumi Yokoyama said they are transgender — a revelation praised in the U.S., where they play in the National...

5. www.outsports.com › 2021/11/3 › 22761587Japanese trans pro soccer player Kumi Yokoyama ... - Outsports

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   Nov 4, 2021 · Japanese trans pro soccer player Kumi Yokoyama just got engaged. Yokoyama publicly came out as transgender in June, becoming one of the most visible LGBTQ athletes in their native country. By...

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   Who is Kumi Yokoyama?

   • Kumi Yokoyama plays in the U.S. for the Washington Spirit and represented Japan in the 2019 World Cup. In Japan, LGBTQ people lack many legal protections and often suffer discrimination.

   Japanese Soccer Player Yokoyama Comes Out As Transgender

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   Are Yokoyama and Kumi Yokoyama transgender?

   • Washington Spirit forward Kumi Yokoyama, shown here in June 2020, said they are transgender, a revelation praised in the U.S. where they play in the National Women's Soccer League but an identity not recognized in Japan.

   Japanese Soccer Player Yokoyama Comes Out As Transgender

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   Why did Yokoyama want to live in Japan?

   • Yokoyama said they felt a strong pressure to conform and remain closeted in Japan but hoped to live as a man after retiring as a professional soccer player and to help raise awareness for sexual minorities in Japan.

   Japanese Soccer Player Yokoyama Comes Out As Transgender

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   Why did Yokoyama move to Washington Spirit?

   • They thanked their teammates, friends and girlfriend for their support and courage. Yokoyama played for Japan at the 2019 Women's World Cup in France and moved from Japanese club AC Nagano Parceiro to the Washington Spirit.

   Japanese Soccer Player Yokoyama Comes Out As Transgender

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kumi_YokoyamaKumi Yokoyama - Wikipedia

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   Kumi Yokoyama (横山 久美, Yokoyama Kumi, born 13 August 1993) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for Okayama Yunogo Belle and the Japan women's national team. Club career. Yokoyama was born in Tama, Tokyo, on 13 August 1993. After graduating from high school, he joined Okayama Yunogo Belle in 2012.

   • Date of birth: 13 August 1993 (age 30)
   • Height: 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in)

   • Full name: Kumi Yokoyama

8. www.them.us › story › japanese-soccer-player-kumiJapanese Soccer Player Kumi Yokoyama Comes Out As ... - Them

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   Jun 24, 2021 · The 27-year-old NWSL player received support from President Joe Biden. By Frankie de la Cretaz. June 24, 2021. Roy K. Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images. Japanese soccer player Kumi Yokoyama came out as a transgender man last week in a groundbreaking moment of visibility for the LGBTQ+ community.

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10. www.huffpost.com › entry › kumi-yokoyama-transgenderNational Women's Soccer League Player Comes Out As ... - HuffPost

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    Jun 22, 2021 · Kumi Yokoyama previously played for Japan in the 2019 women's World Cup. By Ron Dicker. Jun 22, 2021, 12:37 PM EDT. | Updated Jun 23, 2021. Kumi Yokoyama, a forward for the Washington Spirit of the National Women’s Soccer League, came out as a transgender man on Sunday.

11. www.japantimes.co.jp › sports › 2021/06/20Soccer player Kumi Yokoyama comes out as transgender: 'It ...

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    Jun 20, 2021. Washington Spirit forward Kumi Yokoyama came out as a transgender man on Saturday, becoming the highest-profile Japanese athlete to do so in a country where acceptance of LGBTQ...