Luis Robles

Born in Fort Huachuca, Arizona to a Puerto Rican father and a Korean mother, Robles got his start at the prestigious Tucson Soccer Academy, training under the guidance of coach Wolfgang Weber. From 2003 to 2006, Robles played for the University of Portland Pilots, making a school-record 346 saves during his college career.{{Cite web |first=Gary |last=Davidson |url=http://www.soccertimes.com/americans/2007/jan27.htm |title=Robles opts against MLS, signs with Kaiserslautern in Germany |work=SoccerTimes.com |date=January 27, 2007 |access-date=May 29, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081230170829/http://www.soccertimes.com/americans/2007/jan27.htm |archive-date=December 30, 2008 |url-status=dead }} He also played two seasons for the Boulder Rapids Reserve in the USL Premier Development League.

Robles was drafted by Major League Soccer club D.C. United with the 50th overall selection in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft. However, he passed up MLS and signed instead with German side Kaiserslautern in January 2007.{{Cite news |title=German second division team signs U.S. goalie |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=405913&cc=9999 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110526121951/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=405913&cc=9999 |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 26, 2011 |work=ESPNsoccernet |agency=Associated Press |date=January 31, 2007 |access-date=May 29, 2009}} Robles made his league debut on October 17, 2008, against Rot Weiss Ahlen. He was thrust into the starting role due to an injury to incumbent starter Tobias Sippel and outperformed fellow backup and German youth international Kevin Trapp.{{Cite news |first=David |last=Smith |title=Robles: We're in a Good Position |url=http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=4744 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090524170842/http://yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=4744 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=May 24, 2009 |work=Yanks-Abroad.com |date=May 22, 2009 |access-date=May 29, 2009}} In his first season of German soccer he finished the season with sixteen games played and conceded seventeen goals. Robles missed much of the summer training with Kaiserslautern – which had recently hired a new manager, Marco Kurz – because of his inclusion in the United States squad at the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup.{{Cite news |title=YA Best XI: Luis Robles |url=http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=5534 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091124002915/http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=5534 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=November 24, 2009 |work=Yanks-Abroad.com |date=November 19, 2009 |access-date=March 24, 2010}} As a result, he entered the 2009–10 season as the backup once again.{{Cite web |first=Ravi |last=Ubha |title=Robles trying to reclaim his starting berth at Kaiserslautern |url=https://portlandpilots.com/news/2010/1/28/MSOC_0128103426.aspx |work=PortlandPilots.com |agency=ESPNsoccernet |date=January 26, 2010 |access-date=October 12, 2019}}

After making few appearances in 2009–10, which saw Kaiserslautern promoted for the 2010–11 Fußball-Bundesliga season, Robles signed a two-year deal with 2. Fußball-Bundesliga club Karlsruher SC.{{Cite news |first=Clint |last=Waddell |title=Robles Joines Karlsruher SC |url=http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=6616 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629140442/http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=6616 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=June 29, 2011 |work=Yanks-Abroad.com |date=August 10, 2010 |access-date=August 31, 2010}} In his first year with Karlsruhe he appeared in twenty-three games as the club's starting goalkeeper. In 2011–12, he appeared in five league matches and was released by the club at the end of the season.{{Cite news |first=Michael |last=Lewis |title=Red Bulls goalie Luis Robles hopes for more than just his name in the record book |url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/red-bulls-goalie-luis-robles-hopes-for-more-than-just-his-name-in-the-record-book |work=Fox News |date=October 23, 2015 |access-date=October 12, 2019}}

On August 8, 2012, Robles was acquired by the New York Red Bulls through Major League Soccer's Allocation Process.{{cite web|url=http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2012/08/red-bulls-acquire-goalkeeper-luis-robles|date=August 8, 2012|title=Red Bulls Acquire Goalkeeper Luis Robles|access-date=August 8, 2012}} Before signing with the club, Robles contemplated retiring from soccer after his offer with Vancouver Whitecaps FC fell through. Once he heard that the offer failed, he took a job with a realtor in order to receive healthcare for his pregnant wife. A few weeks later, Robles made contact with the league office and Ali Curtis who entered him in the Allocation draft, where he eventually signed with the Red Bulls.{{cite news |last=Schaerlaeckens |first=Leander |date=October 30, 2015 |title=In Goal for the Red Bulls, an Unlikely Ironman |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/01/sports/soccer/in-goal-for-the-red-bulls-an-unlikely-ironman.html |work=The New York Times |access-date=March 6, 2018}}{{cite web|first=Eric|last=Giacometti|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2015/03/20/new-york-red-bulls-goalkeeper-luis-robless-long-journey-germany-obscurity-and-back|date=March 20, 2015|title=New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Luis Robles's long journey to Germany, to obscurity, and back|access-date=March 20, 2015}} Robles made his debut for New York, starting against Toronto FC on September 29, 2012, a game in which the Red Bulls won 4–1.{{cite web | url = http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2012/09/henrys-magical-night-lifts-red-bulls-past-toronto-fc | title = Henry's Magical Night Lifts Red Bulls Past Toronto FC | publisher = New York Red Bulls | date = September 29, 2012 | access-date = May 6, 2013 | first = Franco | last = Panizo}} After first choice goalkeeper Ryan Meara suffered a hip injury, Robles was named the starter for the final four matches as well as the 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs.

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Robles cemented his position as the club's starting goalkeeper during the 2013 season as he started all 34 league matches and received praises from star midfielder, Tim Cahill about his fearlessness and desire to succeed.{{cite web|first=Dave|last=Caldwell|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887323610704578630313604862262|title=One Grateful Red BullLuis Robles Makes Comeback|work=WSJ.com|date=July 26, 2013|access-date=October 12, 2019}} His strong performances in goal throughout the season led New York to the MLS Supporters' Shield - their first ever trophy. For the second year in a row, Robles started all 34 league matches, and led his team to the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals where they ultimately fell to the New England Revolution 4–3 on aggregate. Robles' was awarded with the MLS Save of the Year for his double save against Seattle Sounders FC on September 20.{{cite web|url=http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2014/12/04/luis-robles-wins-2014-mls-save-year|title=Luis Robles wins 2014 MLS Save of the Year|work=NewYorkRedBulls.com}}

After the controversial firing of head coach Mike Petke in January 2015, Robles attended a town hall meeting for season ticket holders with newly appointed Sporting Director, Ali Curtis and head coach, Jesse Marsch. Robles volunteered to attend the meeting to be a voice for the players and to calm the nerves of the supporters.{{cite web|url=http://www.empireofsoccer.com/bulls-good-ugly-31528/|title=New York Red Bulls Town Hall: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly|work=EmpireOfSoccer.com|date=January 2023 }} On September 20, 2015, Robles helped New York to a 2–0 victory over Portland Timbers, earning his ninth shutout of the season, and 28th of his MLS career, adding to the club record he set earlier in the season. In this match Robles also became the only player in league history to make 100 consecutive starts for the same club.{{cite news|title=Match Recap: Portland Timber 0 New York Red Bulls 2|url=http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2015/09/20/match-recap-portland-timbers-0-new-york-red-bulls-2|access-date=August 20, 2015|work= newyorkredbulls.com |date=August 20, 2015}} In a 1–0 playoff victory against D.C. United, Robles became the club's all-time leader for career shutouts with 31.{{cite news|title=Luis Robles sets New York Red Bulls' all-time record for career shutouts in all competitions|url=http://www.onceametro.com/2015/11/1/9655744/luis-robles-sets-new-york-red-bulls-all-time-record-for-career-shutouts-mls|access-date=November 1, 2015|work= newyorkredbulls.com |date=November 1, 2015}} Robles was awarded the 2015 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award on November 19, 2015.{{cite news|title=Luis Robles Wins 2015 Allstate MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2015/11/19/new-york-red-bulls-luis-robles-named-allstate-goalkeeper-year|access-date=November 19, 2015|work= newyorkredbulls.com |date=November 19, 2015}}

During the 2016 pre-season, it was announced that Robles had signed a multi-year contract extension with the club. As per MLS regulations the details of the contract were not disclosed.{{cite news|title=New York Red Bulls extend contracts of Luis Robles, Mike Grella and Sal Zizzo, bring back Shaun Wright-Phillips|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/01/25/new-york-red-bulls-extend-contracts-luis-robles-mike-grella-and-sal-zizzo-bring-back|access-date=January 25, 2016|work= MLSsoccer.com |date=January 25, 2016}} At the conclusion of the Red Bulls 2–1 loss to the Colorado Rapids on April 16, 2016, Robles became the MLS' new Ironman, by setting a new record of playing 90 minutes in 113 consecutive matches.{{cite news|title=New York Red Bulls' Luis Robles sets new MLS ironman record|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/04/18/new-york-red-bulls-luis-robles-sets-new-mls-ironman-record|access-date=April 18, 2016|work= MLSsoccer.com |date=April 18, 2016}} During the Red Bulls next home match on April 25, previous record holder Kevin Hartman awarded Robles with the Ironman trophy.{{cite web|url=http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2016/04/25/luis-robles-ironman-award-presentation|title=LUIS ROBLES: Ironman Award Presentation|work=NewYorkRedBulls.com}} On April 29, 2016, Robles helped New York to a 4–0 victory against FC Dallas recording his first shutout of the season.{{cite web|url=http://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2016-04-29-new-york-red-bulls-vs-fc-dallas/recap|title=New York Red Bulls 4, FC Dallas 0: 2016 MLS Match Recap|work=MLSSoccer.com|access-date=April 29, 2015}} During a 6-game span in from May 13 to June 22, Robles helped the Red Bulls shut out opponents for 472 consecutive minutes; a streak that would come to an end in a 2–1 defeat to Real Salt Lake.{{cite web|url=http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2016/06/22/match-recap-real-salt-lake-vs-new-york-red-bulls|title=MATCH RECAP: Real Salt Lake vs. New York Red Bulls|work=NewYorkRedBulls.com}} In June 2016, Robles received an ESPY nomination for MLS Player of the Year.{{cite web|url=http://www.empireofsoccer.com/red-bulls-luis-robles-nominated-for-an-espy-50070/|title=Red Bulls' Luis Robles nominated for an ESPY|work=EmpireOfSoccer.com|access-date=June 23, 2016}} On June 25, Robles made his 140th appearance with the club, tying him with Tony Meola and Roy Miller for tenth all-time in club history. On August 16, Robles made his CONCACAF Champions League debut in a 1–1 draw against Alianza F.C. in El Salvador.{{cite web|url=http://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2016-08-16-alianza-fc-vs-new-york-red-bulls/recap|title=Alianza FC, 1 vs. New York Red Bulls, 1|work=MLSSoccer.com|access-date=August 17, 2016}}

On March 11, 2017, Robles set an MLS record for consecutive league starts with 142. Robles has started every league game with the club since his first appearance on September 29, 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/new-york-red-bulls/story/3080445/red-bulls-luis-robles-sets-mls-record-for-consecutive-games-played|title=Red Bulls' Luis Robles sets MLS record for consecutive games played|work=ESPNFC.com|date=March 11, 2017|access-date=March 11, 2017}} Robles became the first player in club history to record 50 clean sheets on April 15, 2017, after a 2–0 victory against rivals D.C. United.{{cite web|url=http://www.onceametro.com/2017/4/15/15316716/luis-robles-records-his-50th-career-shutout-for-new-york-red-bulls-mls|title=Luis Robles records his 50th shutout in all competitions for New York Red Bulls|work=OnceAMetro.com|date=April 15, 2017|access-date=April 15, 2017}} On October 25, Robles became the club's all-time appearance leader with 199, surpassing former captain, Dax McCarty. The following weekend on October 30, he became the first player in team history to make 200 appearances for the club across all competitions.{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2017/10/30/two-hundred-luis-robles-starts-200th-career-game-new-york-red-bulls|title=TWO HUNDRED: Luis Robles Starts 200th Career Game for New York Red Bulls|work=NewYorkRedBulls.com|access-date=October 30, 2017}}

Before the start of the 2018 season, Robles was named as the club's new captain by coach Jesse Marsch.{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2018/02/21/luis-robles-selected-new-york-red-bulls-captain|title=Luis Robles Selected as New York Red Bulls Captain|work=NewYorkRedBulls.com|access-date=February 21, 2018}} On March 1, Robles recorded a clean-sheet in a 2–0 victory over Olimpia in the CONCACAF Champions League;{{cite news|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2018/03/01/post-match-notes-red-bulls-defeat-cd-olimpia-2-0-face-tijuana-ccl-quarterfinals|title= Post-Match Notes: Red Bulls Defeat CD Olimpia, 2-0; Face Tijuana in CCL Quarterfinals|date=1 March 2018|work=NewYorkRedBulls.com|language=en|access-date=1 March 2018}} helping New York advance to the Champions League Quarterfinals for the second time in club history. On March 6, Robles recorded a career high 13 saves to lead New York to a 2–0 victory in Mexico over Club Tijuana in the CONCACAF Champions League.{{cite news|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2018/03/07/post-match-notes-bwp-robles-lead-new-york-past-club-tijuana|title=BWP, Robles Lead New York Past Club Tijuana|date=6 March 2018|work=NewYorkRedBulls.com|language=en|access-date=7 March 2018}} After an injury against the Colorado Rapids, Robles was forced to sit out the next match, ending the MLS Ironman streak, and setting a new league record of 183 consecutive matches played.{{cite news|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/05/19/red-bulls-announce-luis-robles-will-miss-atlanta-trip-ending-ironman-run|title=Red Bulls announce Luis Robles will miss Atlanta trip, ending ironman run|date=19 May 2018|work=MLSSoccer.com|language=en|access-date=19 May 2018}} Robles recorded his career-high 14th shutout of the season in a 1–0 victory against Orlando City SC on October 28. The win also helped New York win their third Supporters' Shield in six years.{{cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/report?gameId=502363|title=Red Bulls blank Orlando City to capture Supporters' Shield, playoff bye|date=28 October 2018|work=ESPN.com|language=en|access-date=28 October 2018}}

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Robles was named the 2019 New York Red Bulls Humanitarian of the Year for his work with children with serious illnesses, as well as his involvement with the Laureus Sport for Good fashion show.{{cite news|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2019/11/08/new-york-red-bulls-announce-2019-team-awards|title=New York Red Bulls Announce 2019 Team Awards|date=2019-11-08|access-date=2020-06-05}} New York elected not to re-sign Robles following the 2019 season.{{cite news|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/11/21/bradley-wright-phillips-luis-robles-depart-red-bulls-announce-2020-roster-decisions|title=Bradley Wright-Phillips, Luis Robles depart as Red Bulls announce 2020 roster decisions|date=21 November 2019|work=MLSSoccer.com|language=en|access-date=25 November 2019}} He left New York holding club career records for games played, games started, and minutes played.

In December 2019, Robles joined MLS expansion side Inter Miami CF ahead of their inaugural 2020 season.{{cite news|url=https://www.intermiamicf.com/en/post/2019/12/02/inter-miami-cf-signs-goalkeeper-luis-robles|title=Inter Miami CF Signs Goalkeeper Luis Robles|work=InterMiamiCF.com|language=en|access-date=2 December 2019}}

Following the 2020 season, Inter Miami declined Robles's contract option. Robles announced his retirement from playing professional soccer on January 6, 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2021/01/06/former-new-york-red-bulls-inter-miami-goalkeeper-luis-robles-announces-retirement|title=Former New York Red Bulls, Inter Miami goalkeeper Luis Robles announces retirement | MLSsoccer.com}}

In May 2009, Robles was invited to a May 26 – June 1 senior men's national team training camp, his first camp with the full national team, although he was not named to the official roster for the June 3 and 6 World Cup qualifying matches.{{Cite web|title=Bradley Names 24-Man Roster to Train For FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Against Costa Rica and Honduras |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_14417921.html |publisher=USSF |location=Chicago |date=May 24, 2008 |access-date=May 29, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090527091331/http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_14417921.html |archive-date=May 27, 2009 }}{{Cite web |title=Robles Invited to U.S. National Team Training Camp |url=http://www.portlandpilots.com/news/2009/5/26/MSOC_0526091302.aspx?path=msoc |work=PortlandPilots.com |publisher=University of Portland Athletics |date=May 26, 2009 |access-date=May 29, 2009}} A week after the conclusion of his first camp, Robles was named to the United States roster for the Confederations Cup.{{Cite web|title=Bradley Announces 23-Man FIFA Confederations Cup Roster |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_14745606.html |publisher=USSF |location=Chicago |date=June 7, 2009 |access-date=June 8, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090610052723/http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_14745606.html |archive-date=June 10, 2009 }}{{Cite news |title=Ching, Hejduk off US roster for Confederations Cup |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2009-06-07-1946106862_x.htm |agency=Associated Press |work=USA Today |date=June 7, 2009 |access-date=June 8, 2009}} On July 11, 2009, Robles made his debut with the United States against Haiti in the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, a game which ended drawn 2–2.{{Cite news |title=Late strike by Holden salvages tie in local product Robles' debut |url=http://www.azstarnet.com/sports/300648 |work=Arizona Daily Star |date=July 12, 2009 |access-date=July 27, 2009}}{{Cite news |title=USA ties Haiti on Holden's late goal to win Gold Cup Group B |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2009-07-11-usa-haiti-gold-cup_N.htm |work=USA Today |agency=Associated Press |date=July 12, 2009 |access-date=July 27, 2009}} Robles made his return to the United States national team with a 3–2 friendly win against Iceland on January 31, 2016.{{Cite news |title=United States beats Iceland on Steve Birnbaum's late header |url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/united-states-beats-iceland-on-steve-birnbaum-s-late-header-1.11414876 |work=Newsday |agency=Associated Press |date=February 1, 2016 |access-date=October 12, 2019}} He would make his third cap in a 1–0 friendly win against Jamaica on February 3, 2017, but was subbed out after 45 minutes.{{Cite web |first=Chris |last=Orihuela |title=Report: Luis Robles to start for USMNT vs. Jamaica |url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2017/02/02/report-luis-robles-start-usmnt-vs-jamaica |work=NewYorkRedBulls.com |date=February 2, 2017 |access-date=October 12, 2019}}{{Cite web |title=Morris goal lifts U.S. over Jamaica in friendly |url=https://www.concacaf.com/en/world-cup-qualifying-men/article/morris-goal-lifts-u-s-over-jamaica-in-friendly |work=CONCACAF.com |date=February 4, 2017 |access-date=October 12, 2019}}

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