Sue Wicks was probably correct to point out that there is an abundance of gay players in women's basketball, but there may be just as many - if not more - in women's football. Joanna Lohman is not only an openly gay player, but she also met her former long-term partner Lianne Sanderson while playing the sport, during the period both women played for Philadelphia Independence.
Lohman and Sanderson moved to Spain together, joining Espanyol, and opened a soccer school during their time there. The relationship wasn't to last, and Lohman's career has been a little nomadic ever since. She currently plays for Washington Spirit, but hasn't represented the US national team since 2007. She supports LGBT causes during her spare time, including the launch of GO! Athletes, which promotes the cause of ensuring safe spaces within schools for young LGBT sportspeople.