PHOTO: Chivas USA Midfielder Michael Lahoud for NoH8

Bravo. Chivas USA midfielder Michael Lahoud lends his face and celebrity to photographer Adam Bouska's striking "No H8" campaign. It's a powerful visual statement against homophobia and for equality.

The Sierra Leone-borne footballer becomes one of the latest athlete allies to join the campaign. Carolina Panthers linebacker Nic Harris, New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie and basketball legend Isiah Thomas also posed for Bouska in recent months.

The 25-year-old Lahoud also becomes the third member of the Los Angeles-based major league soccer club to appear in the campaign, reports Outsports.  "Just did a photo shoot for the NoH8 campaign with @jbraun17," Lahoud tweeted on June 29, referring to teammate Justin Braun. "They're bringing attention to a big present day issue."

Three images of Lahoud playing in last week's 2-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes AFTER THE JUMP ...