Earlier this week, it was announced ABC closed a deal for a new sitcom called "Men In Shorts," based on the life of Robbie Rogers (pictured), openly gay U.S. soccer player, who became the first openly gay man in a North American pro sports league.
The showrunner for the project is Claudia Lonow; producers are Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. Jordon Nardino of "Desperate Housewives" will be a writer, along with Lonow. All four will serve as executive producers.
Deadline reports on the project, and it sounds like the story will incorporate Rogers' real life experience; it's described as being about "a young pro soccer player who takes one small step out of the closet and one giant leap into the spotlight."