Robbie Rogers
{{Short description|American soccer player (born 1987)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2015}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Robbie Rogers
| image = Robbie-rogers.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Rogers in a press conference for the U.S. national team in 2009
| fullname = Robert Hampton Rogers III{{cite news| title = Robbie Rogers – About| url = http://therobbierogers.com/about/| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101010024125/http://therobbierogers.com/about/| url-status = dead| archive-date = October 10, 2010| publisher = Robbie Rogers| access-date = August 25, 2012}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|5|12}}
| birth_place = Rancho Palos Verdes, California, U.S.
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=10}}{{cite news| title = Robbie Rogers – ESPN| url = http://soccernet.espn.go.com/player/_/id/97464/robbie-rogers?cc=5739| publisher = ESPN Soccernet| access-date = August 24, 2012}}{{dead link|date=July 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
| position = Winger, full back
| currentclub =
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = 2002
| youthclubs1 = IMG Soccer Academy
| collegeyears1 = 2005
| college1 = Maryland Terrapins
| collegecaps1 = 22
| collegegoals1 = 7
| years1 = 2005
| clubs1 = Orange County Blue Star
| caps1 = 3
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2006–2007
| clubs2 = Heerenveen
| caps2 = 0
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2007–2011
| clubs3 = Columbus Crew
| caps3 = 106
| goals3 = 13
| years4 = 2012–2013
| clubs4 = Leeds United
| caps4 = 4
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2012–2013
| clubs5 = → Stevenage (loan)
| caps5 = 6
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2013–2017
| clubs6 = LA Galaxy
| caps6 = 78
| goals6 = 2
| years7 = 2014–2016
| clubs7 = → LA Galaxy II (loan)
| caps7 = 6
| goals7 = 0
| totalcaps = 203
| totalgoals = 15
| nationalyears1 = 2004–2007
| nationalteam1 = United States U20
| nationalcaps1 = 15
| nationalgoals1 = 3
| nationalyears2 = 2008
| nationalteam2 = United States U23
| nationalcaps2 = 5
| nationalgoals2 = 1
| nationalyears3 = 2009–2011
| nationalteam3 = United States
| nationalcaps3 = 18
| nationalgoals3 = 2
| medaltemplates =
}}
Robert Hampton Rogers III (born May 12, 1987) is an American former professional soccer player. He played as a winger and as a left back.{{cite news|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/09/25/la-galaxy-say-robbie-rogers-has-been-brilliant-left-back-robbie-keane-pulls-|title=LA Galaxy say Robbie Rogers has been 'brilliant' at left back|access-date=September 26, 2014|archive-date=September 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140928080015/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/09/25/la-galaxy-say-robbie-rogers-has-been-brilliant-left-back-robbie-keane-pulls-|url-status=live}} Rogers has also represented the United States men's national soccer team. In February 2013, Rogers came out as gay, becoming the second male soccer player in Britain to do so after Justin Fashanu in 1990.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/mar/29/robbie-rogers-coming-out-gay|title=Robbie Rogers: why coming out as gay meant I had to leave football|first=Donald|last=McRae|date=March 29, 2013|work=The Guardian|quote=Rogers then became only the second gay footballer in Britain to come out in public.|access-date=May 26, 2013|archive-date=August 15, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130815214900/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/mar/29/robbie-rogers-coming-out-gay|url-status=live}} After a brief retirement, he became the first openly gay man to compete in a top North American professional sports league when he played his first match for the LA Galaxy in May 2013.{{cite web|last1=Lalas|first1=Greg|title=It's official: Robbie Rogers joins LA Galaxy; Chicago Fire get postseason hero Mike Magee in exchange|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/05/25/robbie-rogers-will-join-la-galaxy-chicago-fire-get-postseason-hero-mike-mage|publisher=MLSsoccer.com|date=May 25, 2013|access-date=May 25, 2013|first2=Nick|last2=Firchau|archive-date=June 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608045141/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/05/25/robbie-rogers-will-join-la-galaxy-chicago-fire-get-postseason-hero-mike-mage|url-status=live}}
After one season of playing college soccer at the University of Maryland,{{Cite web|title=Robbie Rogers: Breaking Down Barriers|url=https://umterps.com/news/2016/10/6/211212438|access-date=2021-10-11|website=University of Maryland Athletics|date=October 6, 2016 |language=en}} Rogers attracted the interest of the Dutch Eredivisie side Heerenveen. He signed for Heerenveen in August 2006 but failed to make any first-team appearances. He left the club by mutual consent in February 2007, and returned to the United States to sign for Columbus Crew. Rogers' four-year tenure at Columbus Crew was a successful one, with the player breaking through into the first-team, as well as securing an MLS Cup title in 2008 and two Supporters' Shield wins in 2008 and 2009 respectively. In December 2011, Rogers opted to leave Crew when his contract expired. He moved to England, although a series of injuries limited his appearances before he announced his retirement, and returned to the US.
In 2023, Rogers became an executive producer for the Peabody Award-winning miniseries {{cite web | url=https://peabodyawards.com/award-profile/fellow-travelers/ | title=Fellow Travelers }} Fellow Travelers.
Early life and education
Robbie Rogers was born in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, the son of Theresa and Robert Hampton Rogers II.{{cite news|title=US Soccer Profile – Robbie Rogers – Personal|url=http://www.ussoccer.com/teams/mnt/r/robbie-rogers.aspx|publisher=US Soccer|access-date=August 24, 2012|archive-date=January 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140118162812/http://www.ussoccer.com/teams/mnt/r/robbie-rogers.aspx|url-status=live}} He has one brother, Timothy, and three sisters, Nicole Camilla, Alicia, and Katie Rose. His mother's family is originally from the Columbus, Ohio area, where Rogers played for Columbus Crew.{{cite news|title=Robbie Rogers|url=http://www.thecrew.com/player/robbie-rogers|publisher=Columbus Crew|access-date=August 24, 2012|archive-date=September 4, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110904023540/http://www.thecrew.com/player/robbie-rogers|url-status=live}} His maternal grandfather is a graduate of Ohio State University and his mother spent her early childhood years in Dublin, Ohio, before the family moved to California.
When growing up, Rogers enjoyed surfing, and he still surfs. He also enjoys playing table tennis and has a strong interest in music. Rogers said that his favorite athlete is Zlatan Ibrahimović.
Rogers was accepted to study at the London College of Fashion and is a co-owner of Halsey, a menswear fashion company.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/29/sports/soccer/robbie-rogers-feels-free-after-revealing-he-is-gay.html?pagewanted=2|title=Freed of a Secret's Burden, a Soccer Player Looks Ahead|work=The New York Times|date=March 29, 2013|access-date=January 28, 2015|first=Sam|last=Borden|archive-date=April 4, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130404194331/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/29/sports/soccer/robbie-rogers-feels-free-after-revealing-he-is-gay.html?pagewanted=2|url-status=live}} He designs, and models for the company; and blogs about men's fashion at Rogers & Becker with friend and stylist Warren Becker.{{Cite web|url=https://www.queerty.com/robbie-rogers-is-not-so-secretly-a-fashion-designer-blogger-model-20130724|title=Robbie Rogers Is Not-So-Secretly A Fashion Designer, Blogger And Occasional Model|last=Brathwaite|first=Les Fabian|date=July 24, 2013|website=Queerty|access-date=2019-07-20|archive-date=July 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190720172526/https://www.queerty.com/robbie-rogers-is-not-so-secretly-a-fashion-designer-blogger-model-20130724|url-status=live}}
Club career
=Early career=
Rogers started playing soccer at age four-and-a-half at the American Youth Soccer Organization.{{cite news
| title = MLS Soccer – Robbie Rogers
| url = http://m.mlssoccer.com/players/robbie-rogers
| publisher = MLS Soccer
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = November 24, 2014
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141124195618/http://m.mlssoccer.com/players/robbie-rogers
| url-status = live
}} At the age of seven, Rogers played soccer in the Coast Soccer League, as well as in various Hispanic leagues. He attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California, where he was a two-time High School All-American in soccer. Rogers made three appearances for Orange County Blue Star of the USL Premier Development League in 2005, leaving upon deciding to attend university in the fall.{{cite news
| title = Orange County Blue Star
| url = http://www.usfcsoccer.com/oc-blue-star/#.UDjTzKDviSo
| publisher = USFC Soccer
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = October 10, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121010221823/http://www.usfcsoccer.com/oc-blue-star/#.UDjTzKDviSo
| url-status = live
| title = Robbie Rogers – Cal South Alumnus
| url = http://www.calsouth.com/en/alumni/rogers-robbie/
| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130118181329/http://www.calsouth.com/en/alumni/rogers-robbie/
| url-status = dead
| archive-date = January 18, 2013
| publisher = Cal South
| access-date = August 25, 2012
}} He played one season of college soccer at the University of Maryland, alongside his future Columbus Crew teammate Jason Garey, helping lead the team to the 2005 NCAA Championship. During his one season at UMD, he scored seven times and assisted a further five goals.{{cite magazine
| title = Rogers leaves Maryland for Dutch club Heerenveen
| url = http://www.socceramerica.com/article/739/3-rogers-leaves-maryland-for-dutch-club-heerenvee.html
| magazine = Soccer America
| date = August 16, 2006
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = March 5, 2016
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160305191600/http://www.socceramerica.com/article/739/3-rogers-leaves-maryland-for-dutch-club-heerenvee.html
| url-status = live
| title = USA – Robbie Rogers
| url = http://www.teamusa.org/Athletes/RO/Robbie-Rogers.aspx
| publisher = Team USA
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = August 22, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120822132247/https://www2.teamusa.org/Athletes/RO/Robbie-Rogers.aspx
| url-status = dead
}} He was also named in the ACC All-Conference Freshman team, as well as the Soccer Rookie Team of the Year.
After impressing during his one year of college soccer for Maryland Terrapins, Rogers attracted the interest of Dutch Eredivisie side Heerenveen. In the summer of 2006, Heerenveen invited Rogers to the club for a three-week trial, an option that he ultimately took up. The trial period was successful, and he signed a two-year professional contract with the Dutch side in August 2006, his first professional deal. Rogers admitted that the decision to turn professional, and turn down three remaining years of eligibility at Maryland, was "the toughest of his life", but also stated that it was "an opportunity he could not pass up". However, Rogers failed to make a first-team appearance for the club, although played frequently for the reserve side that went on to win their respective league during the 2006–07 season.{{cite news
| title = Robbie Rogers Update from Heerenveen
| url = http://www.ussoccer.com/news/other/2006/09/robbie-rogers-update-from-heerenveen.aspx
| publisher = US Soccer
| date = September 14, 2006
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = July 23, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120723051647/http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Other/2006/09/Robbie-Rogers-Update-From-Heerenveen.aspx
| url-status = live
=Columbus Crew=
Following his release, Rogers returned to the United States, and was subsequently signed by MLS side Columbus Crew ahead of the 2007 MLS season.{{cite news
| title = US Soccer Profile – Robbie Rogers
| url = http://www.ussoccer.com/teams/mnt/r/robbie-rogers.aspx
| publisher = US Soccer
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = January 18, 2014
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140118162812/http://www.ussoccer.com/teams/mnt/r/robbie-rogers.aspx
| url-status = live
}} Columbus Crew acquired Rogers after they had won a Draft Lottery for the player in March 2007.{{cite news
| title = MLS – Robbie Rogers – About
| url = http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/robbie-rogers
| publisher = MLS Soccer
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = October 26, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121026095909/http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/robbie-rogers
| url-status = live
}} He scored his first goal for the club on June 17, 2007, netting the opening goal of the game in a 3–3 draw away to New England Revolution.{{cite news
| title = Schedule – Columbus Crew – 2007
| url = http://www.thecrew.com/stats/season?season_year=2007&season_type=REG&group=GOALS&op=Search&form_build_id=form-d12edd02ee4136c7f1401fe540a26ab5&form_id=mls_stats_individual_form
| publisher = Columbus Crew
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = November 20, 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201120003647/https://www.columbuscrewsc.com/stats/season?season_year=2007&season_type=REG&group=GOALS&op=Search&form_build_id=form-d12edd02ee4136c7f1401fe540a26ab5&form_id=mls_stats_individual_form
| url-status = live
}} Rogers scored two further times during the 2007 campaign, both of which came in a 3–2 victory over D.C. United at RFK Stadium. He made ten appearances during his first season with Crew, scoring three times and making one assist.{{cite news
| title = Statistics – Columbus Crew – 2007
| url = http://www.thecrew.com/stats/season?season_year=2007&season_type=REG&group=GOALS&op=Search&form_build_id=form-d12edd02ee4136c7f1401fe540a26ab5&form_id=mls_stats_individual_form
| publisher = Columbus Crew
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = November 20, 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201120003645/https://www.columbuscrewsc.com/stats/season?season_year=2007&season_type=REG&group=GOALS&op=Search&form_build_id=form-d12edd02ee4136c7f1401fe540a26ab5&form_id=mls_stats_individual_form
| url-status = live
}}
Image:Robbie Rogers Crew.jpg, in a match against Toronto FC]]
The 2008 season would be Rogers' breakthrough season as a professional. He started the campaign playing regularly for Crew, scoring his first goals of the season in a 4–3 home win over CD Chivas USA on April 13, 2008.{{cite news
| title = Columbus Crew 4–3 Chivas USA
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2008/04/13/united-states/mls/columbus-crew/club-deportivo-chivas-usa/555664/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = April 13, 2008
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = November 20, 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201120003646/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2008/04/13/united-states/mls/columbus-crew/club-deportivo-chivas-usa/555664/
| url-status = live
}} He went on to score the winning goal in a 2–1 win against Kansas City Wizards on May 4, 2008,{{cite news
| title = Columbus Crew 2–1 Kansas City Wizards
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2008/05/04/united-states/mls/columbus-crew/kansas-city-wizards/555686/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = May 4, 2008
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = November 20, 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201120003647/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2008/05/04/united-states/mls/columbus-crew/kansas-city-wizards/555686/
| url-status = live
}} before netting twice a week later as Crew defeated San Jose Earthquakes 3–2 to take their winning streak to five matches.{{cite news
| title = San Jose Earthquakes 2–3 Columbus Crew
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2008/05/11/united-states/mls/san-jose-earthquakes/columbus-crew/555694/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = May 11, 2008
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = March 7, 2016
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160307122542/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2008/05/11/united-states/mls/san-jose-earthquakes/columbus-crew/555694/
| url-status = live
}} Following his two goals against Earthquakes, Rogers was awarded the MLS Player of the Week award for week seven. Rogers' sixth goal of the campaign came in a 3–1 home win against New York Red Bulls at Columbus Crew Stadium in September 2008.{{cite news
| title = Columbus Crew 3–1 New York Red Bulls
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2008/09/19/united-states/mls/columbus-crew/new-york-red-bulls/555817/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = September 19, 2008
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = November 20, 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201120003715/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2008/09/19/united-states/mls/columbus-crew/new-york-red-bulls/555817/
| url-status = live
}} He went on to score a further goal in the 2008 MLS Cup Playoffs, scoring the club's second in a 2–0 win over Kansas City Wizards; a win that ensured Crew progressed to the Conference final.{{cite news
| title = Columbus Crew 2–0 Kansas City Wizards
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2008/11/09/united-states/mls/columbus-crew/kansas-city-wizards/722627/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = November 9, 2008
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = November 20, 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201120003647/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2008/11/09/united-states/mls/columbus-crew/kansas-city-wizards/722627/
| url-status = live
}} Rogers played in all four of Crew's MLS Cup Playoff games, including in the final, where they defeated New York Red Bulls 3–1 at The Home Depot Center in November 2008.{{cite news
| title = Columbus Crew win 2008 MLS Cup
| url = http://americansoccernews.net/2008/featured/columbus-crew-win-2008-mls-cup/
| publisher = American Soccer News
| date = November 23, 2008
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = November 20, 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201120003657/http://americansoccernews.net/2008/featured/columbus-crew-win-2008-mls-cup/
| url-status = live
}} The season was successful both individually and collectively for Rogers, as he was named in the MLS Best XI team for the year, as well as picking up Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup silverware. He made 33 appearances during the 2008 campaign, scoring seven times, and assisting three goals.{{cite news
| title = Statistics – Columbus Crew – 2008
| url = http://www.thecrew.com/stats/season?season_year=2008&season_type=REG&group=GOALS&op=Search&form_build_id=form-4e2d8c8f3f544d4b3a925254520fc42d&form_id=mls_stats_individual_form
| publisher = Columbus Crew
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = November 20, 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201120003700/https://www.columbuscrewsc.com/stats/season?season_year=2008&season_type=REG&group=GOALS&op=Search&form_build_id=form-4e2d8c8f3f544d4b3a925254520fc42d&form_id=mls_stats_individual_form
| url-status = live
}}
It took Rogers five months to score his first goal of the 2009 season as Crew started the season without a win in seven games;{{cite news
| title = Schedule – Columbus Crew – 2009
| url = http://www.thecrew.com/schedule?month=all&year=2009&competition_type=all&broadcast_type=all&op=Search&form_build_id=form-f0168f62d3ac0f72d82907b7bc9396ee&form_id=mls_schedule_form
| publisher = Columbus Crew
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = November 20, 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201120003703/https://www.columbuscrewsc.com/schedule?month=all&year=2009&competition_type=all&broadcast_type=all&op=Search&form_build_id=form-f0168f62d3ac0f72d82907b7bc9396ee&form_id=mls_schedule_form
| url-status = live
}} Rogers eventually netted in a 3–0 win over San Jose Earthquakes at Buck Shaw Stadium on August 9, 2009.{{cite news
| title = San Jose Earthquakes 0–3 Columbus Crew
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/08/09/united-states/mls/san-jose-earthquakes/columbus-crew/754541/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = August 9, 2009
| access-date = August 25, 2012}} It was his only goal of the 2009 MLS season, although he did score two goals in two CONCACAF Champions League matches against Puerto Rico Islanders and Deportivo Saprissa respectively.{{cite news
| title = Columbus Crew 2–0 Puerto Rico Islanders
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/08/19/nc-america/concacaf-champions-league/columbus-crew/puerto-rico-islanders/821351/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = August 19, 2009
| access-date = August 25, 2012}}{{cite news
| title = Columbus Crew 1–1 Deportivo Saprissa
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/09/30/nc-america/concacaf-champions-league/columbus-crew/deportivo-saprissa/821355/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = September 30, 2009
| access-date = August 25, 2012}} During the season, Rogers picked up his second Supporters' Shield title after Crew finished first in the overall standings despite their slow start, finishing a point ahead of second placed Los Angeles Galaxy.{{cite news
| title = Columbus Crew Clinch 2009 Supporters' Shield
| url = http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3919997
| publisher = Our Sports Central
| date = October 22, 2009
| access-date = August 25, 2012}} The club, however, failed to retain their MLS Cup crown following a Conference semi-final defeat to Real Salt Lake, losing 4–2 on aggregate, with Rogers playing in both games.{{cite news
| title = Real Salt Lake 1–0 Columbus Crew
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/10/31/united-states/mls/real-salt-lake/columbus-crew/879195/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = October 31, 2009
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = November 20, 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201120003758/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/10/31/united-states/mls/real-salt-lake/columbus-crew/879195/
| url-status = live
| title = Columbus Crew 2–3 Real Salt Lake
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/11/06/united-states/mls/columbus-crew/real-salt-lake/879196/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = November 6, 2009
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = November 20, 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201120003746/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/11/06/united-states/mls/columbus-crew/real-salt-lake/879196/
| url-status = live
}} He made 31 appearances in all competitions, and scored three goals.{{cite news
| title = Statistics – Columbus Crew – 2009
| url = http://www.thecrew.com/stats/season?season_year=2009&season_type=REG&group=GOALS&op=Search&form_build_id=form-ca5d22f5a363e81373ef1ea7411b3d31&form_id=mls_stats_individual_form
| publisher = Columbus Crew
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = November 20, 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201120003741/https://www.columbuscrewsc.com/stats/season?season_year=2009&season_type=REG&group=GOALS&op=Search&form_build_id=form-ca5d22f5a363e81373ef1ea7411b3d31&form_id=mls_stats_individual_form
| url-status = live
}}
During the following season, Rogers' fourth at Columbus Crew, he made 34 appearances and scored twice.{{cite news
| title = Statistics – Columbus Crew – 2010
| url = http://www.thecrew.com/stats/season?season_year=2010&season_type=REG&group=GOALS&op=Search&form_build_id=form-889090c587f2ae35bbadee4f2c759d32&form_id=mls_stats_individual_form
| publisher = Columbus Crew
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = November 20, 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201120003742/https://www.columbuscrewsc.com/stats/season?season_year=2010&season_type=REG&group=GOALS&op=Search&form_build_id=form-889090c587f2ae35bbadee4f2c759d32&form_id=mls_stats_individual_form
| url-status = live
}} His first goal of the campaign came in a 3–2 win over New England Revolution in May 2010, with Rogers' goal coming in the 91st minute of the match.{{cite news
| title = Columbus Crew 3–2 New England Revolution
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/05/09/united-states/mls/columbus-crew/new-england-revolution/909289/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = May 9, 2010
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = December 3, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131203005120/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/05/09/united-states/mls/columbus-crew/new-england-revolution/909289/
| url-status = live
}} He also netted in a 2–1 win over Colorado Rapids in the MLS Cup Conference semi-final.{{cite news
| title = Columbus Crew 2–1 Colorado Rapids
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/11/06/united-states/mls/columbus-crew/colorado-rapids/1045540/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = November 6, 2010
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = January 8, 2014
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140108182901/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/11/06/united-states/mls/columbus-crew/colorado-rapids/1045540/
| url-status = live
}} Despite Rogers' goal, eventual champions Rapids would go on to win the tie 5–4 on penalties after extra-time. Rogers opened his account for the 2011 season in the club's first game of the season, scoring a late consolation penalty as Crew went down 3–1 to D.C. United.{{cite news
| title = D.C. United 3–1 Columbus Crew
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/03/20/united-states/mls/washington-district-of-columbia-united/columbus-crew/1060747/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = March 19, 2011
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = March 7, 2016
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160307024118/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/03/20/united-states/mls/washington-district-of-columbia-united/columbus-crew/1060747/
| url-status = live
}} A month later, in April 2011, he scored the only goal of the game in a 1–0 home victory over Sporting Kansas City at Columbus Crew Stadium.{{cite news
| title = Columbus Crew 1–0 Sporting Kansas City
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/04/17/united-states/mls/columbus-crew/kansas-city-wizards/1079640/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = April 17, 2011
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = November 20, 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201120003817/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/04/17/united-states/mls/columbus-crew/kansas-city-wizards/1079640/
| url-status = live
}} It was to be his last goal for the club, in a season where he played 30 times.{{cite news
| title = Statistics – Columbus Crew – 2011
| url = http://www.thecrew.com/stats/season?season_year=2011&season_type=REG&group=GOALS&op=Search&form_build_id=form-889090c587f2ae35bbadee4f2c759d32&form_id=mls_stats_individual_form
| publisher = Columbus Crew
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = November 20, 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201120003824/https://www.columbuscrewsc.com/stats/season?season_year=2011&season_type=REG&group=GOALS&op=Search&form_build_id=form-889090c587f2ae35bbadee4f2c759d32&form_id=mls_stats_individual_form
| url-status = live
}} His last game for the club was in a 1–0 defeat to Colorado Rapids in the MLS Cup wildcard game on October 28, 2011.{{cite news
| title = Colorado Rapids 1–0 Columbus Crew
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/10/28/united-states/mls/colorado-rapids/columbus-crew/1220627/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = October 28, 2011
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = July 26, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130726202821/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/10/28/united-states/mls/colorado-rapids/columbus-crew/1220627/
| url-status = live
}} During his last season with the club, he led the team in assists and was also awarded the 'Crew Hardest Working Player' award.{{cite news
| title = American Winger Set For Whites Deal
| url = http://www.thescratchingshed.com/2012/01/american-winger-signs-for-whites/
| publisher = The Scratching Shed
| date = January 10, 2012
| access-date = January 6, 2013
| archive-date = March 10, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130310060641/http://www.thescratchingshed.com/2012/01/american-winger-signs-for-whites/
| url-status = live
}} In December 2011, it was announced that Rogers was a free agent after he rejected the offer of a contract extension at Columbus Crew.{{cite news
| title = Futures of Rogers, Ekpo, Burns uncertain in Columbus
| url = http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/11/10/futures-rogers-ekpo-burns-uncertain-columbus
| publisher = MLS Soccer
| date = November 10, 2011
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = June 1, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130601210953/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/11/10/futures-rogers-ekpo-burns-uncertain-columbus
| url-status = live
| title = Mendoza heads the list of roster casualties in Columbus
| url = http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/11/29/mendoza-heads-list-roster-casualties-columbus
| publisher = MLS Soccer
| date = November 29, 2011
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = August 27, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120827080202/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/11/29/mendoza-heads-list-roster-casualties-columbus
| url-status = live
| title = Rogers' departure no surprise for forward-thinking Crew
| url = http://sports.drovester.com/article/20508/Rogers-departure-no-surprise-for-forward-thinking-Crew
| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130121235507/http://sports.drovester.com/article/20508/Rogers-departure-no-surprise-for-forward-thinking-Crew
| url-status = dead
| archive-date = January 21, 2013
| publisher = The Drovester
| date = January 11, 2012
| access-date = August 25, 2012
}} During his five seasons at Crew, he made 138 appearances and scored 17 times.{{cite news
| title = Robbie Rogers – Soccerway
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/players/robbie-rogers/7226/
| publisher = Soccerway
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = July 5, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130705084349/http://int.soccerway.com/players/robbie-rogers/7226/
| url-status = live
}}
=Leeds United=
After Rogers left Columbus Crew, he joined Leeds United on an initial two-week trial period in December 2011,{{cite news
|title = Robbie Rogers – Leeds United
|url = http://www.leedsunited.com/page/PlayerProfiles/0,,10273~55756,00.html
|publisher = Leeds United A.F.C
|access-date = August 24, 2012
|url-status = dead
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120616054234/http://www.leedsunited.com/page/PlayerProfiles/0,,10273~55756,00.html
|archive-date = June 16, 2012
|df = mdy-all
}} before signing on a permanent basis a month later, in January 2012.{{cite news
| title = Leeds United sign US international Robbie Rogers
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16509882
| work = BBC Sport
| date = January 11, 2012
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = January 19, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130119224856/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16509882
| url-status = live
}}{{cite web|title=American Winger Signs For Whites|url=http://www.thescratchingshed.com/2012/01/american-winger-signs-for-whites/|work=The Scratching Shed|access-date=January 10, 2012|archive-date=January 13, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120113185942/http://www.thescratchingshed.com/2012/01/american-winger-signs-for-whites/|url-status=live}} Rogers explained his national team coach Jürgen Klinsmann recommended him to then Leeds manager Simon Grayson, who in-turn invited Rogers for a trial at Elland Road.{{cite news
| title = Klinsmann provides Robbie reference
| url = http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120113/klinsmann-provides-robbie-reference_2247585_2574772
| publisher = Leeds United A.F.C.
| date = January 13, 2012
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = January 16, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120116093739/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120113/klinsmann-provides-robbie-reference_2247585_2574772
| url-status = live
}} His work permit was granted a week after signing for the club.{{cite news
| title = Rogers granted work permit
| url = http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120119/its-all-systems-go-for-robbie-move_2247585_2581944
| publisher = Leeds United A.F.C.
| date = January 19, 2012
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = January 23, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120123011143/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120119/its-all-systems-go-for-robbie-move_2247585_2581944
| url-status = live
}} He made his debut on February 18, 2012, coming as a 79th-minute substitute in an eventual 3–2 home win over Doncaster Rovers.{{cite news
| title = Leeds 3–2 Doncaster
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16994738
| work = BBC Sport
| date = February 18, 2012
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = February 19, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120219232009/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16994738
| url-status = live
}} However, he had to be substituted just ten minutes into his debut after suffering a severe clash of heads with Doncaster defender Tommy Spurr.{{cite news
| title = Luc's late, late winner for Leeds
| url = http://www.leedsunited.com/matchreport/20120218/leeds-3-doncaster-rovers-2_2247678_59231
| publisher = Leeds United A.F.C.
| date = February 18, 2012
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = September 21, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120921025456/http://www.leedsunited.com/matchreport/20120218/leeds-3-doncaster-rovers-2_2247678_59231
| url-status = live
}} The head injury ultimately ruled Rogers out of first-team action for several weeks.{{Soccerbase season|54620|2011|name=Robbie Rogers|access-date=August 24, 2012}} Rogers returned to the first-team in April 2012, making his first appearance under new manager Neil Warnock—with the player coming on as an 85th-minute substitute in a 2–0 defeat to promotion chasing Reading at the Madejski Stadium.{{cite news
| title = Reading 2–0 Leeds
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17558814
| work = BBC Sport
| date = April 6, 2012
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = August 26, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120826114048/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17558814
| url-status = live
}} He was handed the captain's armband during the match after replacing Robert Snodgrass.{{cite news
| title = Late goals break United resistance
| url = http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120406/late-goals-break-united-resistance_2247585_2725768
| publisher = Leeds United A.F.C.
| date = April 6, 2012
| access-date = April 6, 2012
| archive-date = April 8, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120408204137/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120406/late-goals-break-united-resistance_2247585_2725768
| url-status = live
}} A week later, on April 14, Rogers made his first start for the club in a home fixture against Peterborough United.{{cite news
| title = Leeds 4–1 Peterborough
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17643317
| work = BBC Sport
| date = April 14, 2012
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = April 15, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120415215856/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17643317
| url-status = live
}} Similarly to his debut, he was substituted after just ten minutes due to sustaining an ankle injury.{{cite news
| title = Leeds United vs Peterborough United
| url = http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120414/peterborough-live_2247585_2735152
| publisher = Leeds United A.F.C.
| date = April 14, 2012
| access-date = April 14, 2012
| archive-date = January 11, 2014
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140111122444/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120414/peterborough-live_2247585_2735152
| url-status = live
}} The ankle injury would ultimately rule him out for the remainder of the season.{{cite news
| url = http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120417/party-poopers-challenge-for-leeds_2247585_2737469
| title = United boss weighs up his Blackpool options
| publisher = Leeds United A.F.C.
| date = April 17, 2012
| access-date = April 17, 2012
| archive-date = April 18, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120418220133/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120417/party-poopers-challenge-for-leeds_2247585_2737469
| url-status = live
| url = http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120420/odeas-days-at-leeds-are-done-boss_2247585_2741976
| title = O'Dea's days at Leeds are done – Boss
| publisher = Leeds United A.F.C.
| date = April 20, 2012
| access-date = April 20, 2012
| archive-date = April 22, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120422054648/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120420/odeas-days-at-leeds-are-done-boss_2247585_2741976
| url-status = live
}} Rogers made four appearances during the second half of the 2011–12 season, with his first few months at the club blighted by injury.
Ahead of the 2012–13 season, manager Neil Warnock stated that he was hopeful Rogers would be able to get a full pre-season under his belt.{{cite news
| url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120503/leigh-has-op-trios-recovery-road_2247585_2758389
| title=Injury update from United boss
| publisher=Leeds United A.F.C.
| date=May 3, 2012
| access-date=May 3, 2012
| archive-date=May 8, 2012
| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120508000459/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120503/leigh-has-op-trios-recovery-road_2247585_2758389
| url-status=live
}} In June 2012, Rogers returned to the United States to take part in a rehabilitation program, as well as spending two weeks training with the Los Angeles Galaxy squad.{{cite news
| title = Robbie's Galaxy workout
| url = http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120613/robbies-galaxy-workout_2247585_2810628
| work = BBC Sport
| date = June 13, 2012
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = June 15, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120615173958/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120613/robbies-galaxy-workout_2247585_2810628
| url-status = live
}} He returned to Leeds at the beginning of July 2012, and featured in a number of the club's pre-season friendlies; scoring in comprehensive victories over Farsley and Tavistock respectively.{{cite news
| title = United kick-off with five at Farsley
| url = http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120720/united-kick-off-with-five-at-farsley_2247585_2855414
| publisher = Leeds United A.F.C.
| date = July 20, 2012
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = July 22, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120722230445/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120720/united-kick-off-with-five-at-farsley_2247585_2855414
| url-status = live
| title = United hit Tavistock for six
| url = http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120723/united-hit-tavistock-for-six_2247585_2857883
| publisher = Leeds United A.F.C.
| date = July 23, 2012
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = July 25, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120725195230/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120723/united-hit-tavistock-for-six_2247585_2857883
| url-status = live
}} Shortly before the start of the new season, on August 9, manager Neil Warnock revealed that Rogers, along with teammate Danny Pugh, had been placed on the transfer list in order to generate funds for a new striker.{{cite news
| title = Duo placed on transfer list
| url = http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120809/duo-placed-on-transfer-list_2247585_2876205
| publisher = Leeds United A.F.C.
| date = August 9, 2012
| access-date = August 24, 2012
| archive-date = August 11, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120811212313/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120809/duo-placed-on-transfer-list_2247585_2876205
| url-status = live
| title = Leeds United Supporters' Trust confirms collapse of takeover bid
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19196349
| work = BBC Sport
| date = August 9, 2012
| access-date = August 27, 2012
| archive-date = September 3, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120903173051/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19196349
| url-status = live
}}
Rogers joined League One side Stevenage on August 23, on a loan deal until January 2013.{{cite news
| title = Boro seal Rogers loan deal
| url = http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/robbie-rogers-signs-loan-deal-331132.aspx
| publisher = Stevenage F.C.
| date = August 23, 2012
| access-date = August 23, 2012
| archive-date = December 26, 2015
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151226142448/http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/robbie-rogers-signs-loan-deal-331132.aspx
| url-status = live
| title = Stevenage take Robbie Rogers on loan from Leeds United
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19360188
| work = BBC Sport
| date = August 23, 2012
| access-date = August 23, 2012
| archive-date = August 27, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120827031558/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19360188
| url-status = live
}} Stevenage manager Gary Smith, previously manager of MLS side Colorado Rapids, stated that Rogers always impressed him during his time managing in the United States.{{cite news
| title = Smith on Rogers signing
| url = http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/gary-smith-on-rogers-signing-331250.aspx
| publisher = Stevenage F.C.
| date = August 23, 2012
| access-date = August 23, 2012
| archive-date = March 5, 2016
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160305125110/http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/gary-smith-on-rogers-signing-331250.aspx
| url-status = live
}} He made his debut for Stevenage two days after signing, on August 25, coming on as a late substitute in the club's 1–0 away victory against Oldham Athletic.{{cite news
| title = Oldham 0–1 Stevenage
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19304542
| work = BBC Sport
| date = August 25, 2012
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120825235944/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19304542
| url-status = live
}} Rogers made nine appearances in all competitions during his five-month loan spell, with his time at the club "hampered by injury".{{cite news
| title = Risser and Rogers loans end
| url = http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/rogers-and-risser-loans-end-598810.aspx
| publisher = Stevenage F.C.
| date = January 15, 2013
| access-date = January 15, 2013
| archive-date = February 6, 2016
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160206080546/http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/rogers-and-risser-loans-end-598810.aspx
| url-status = live
}} He returned to his parent club on January 15, 2013.
On his return to Leeds, it was announced that Rogers had left the club by mutual consent and was available on a free transfer.{{cite news
| title = Leeds United release US international Robbie Rogers
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21028631
| work = BBC Sport
| date = January 15, 2013
| access-date = January 15, 2013
| archive-date = January 18, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130118160629/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21028631
| url-status = live
}} He made just four appearances during his time at the club, of which three were as a substitute.{{cite news
| title = American departs the club
| url = http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20130115/american-departs-the-club_2247585_3042324
| publisher = Leeds United F.C.
| date = January 15, 2013
| access-date = January 15, 2013
| archive-date = January 17, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130117160200/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20130115/american-departs-the-club_2247585_3042324
| url-status = live
}}
=Retirement=
Weeks after being released by Leeds United,{{Cite news |title=Leeds release US forward Rogers |language=en-GB |work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/21028631 |access-date=2023-08-28}} on February 15, 2013, Rogers announced his retirement from professional soccer at age 25 and announced he was gay,{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2017-11-07|title=Robbie Rogers, first out male athlete in US pro sports, retires from football|url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/nov/07/robbie-rogers-first-openly-gay-us-male-soccer-player-retires|access-date=2021-10-11|website=the Guardian|language=en}} making him the first professional soccer player based in Britain to come out since Justin Fashanu did so in 1990.{{cite news | url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21479520 | title= Robbie Rogers: Ex-Leeds United and USA winger reveals he is gay | work= BBC News | date= February 15, 2013 | access-date= May 1, 2013 | archive-date= March 30, 2013 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130330102845/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21479520 | url-status= live }} He announced his retirement and sexuality with a 408-word post on his personal blog, robbiehrogers.com, in which Rogers wrote, "I'm a soccer player, I'm Christian, and I'm gay. Those are things that people might say wouldn't go well together. But my family raised me to be an individual and to stand up for what I believe in."
In a March 2013 interview with The Guardian, Rogers said he retired to avoid the pressure and scrutiny from the press and fans, which he called "the circus". Rogers said, "Are people coming to see you because you're gay? Would I want to do interviews every day, where people are asking: 'So you're taking showers with guys—how's that?'"{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mls/2013/05/24/robbie-rogers-mls-galaxy-openly-gay/2160105/|title=Rogers coming back as first openly gay player in MLS|first1=Mike|last1=Foss|first2=Erik|last2=Brady|work=USA Today|date=May 24, 2013|access-date=November 1, 2017|archive-date=November 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115224235/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mls/2013/05/24/robbie-rogers-mls-galaxy-openly-gay/2160105/|url-status=live}}
After basketball player Jason Collins came out as gay in April 2013, he sought out Rogers for advice on dealing with the media.{{cite news|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/05/25/mls-commissioner-don-garber-robbie-rogers-courageous-man-and-terrific-soccer|title=MLS Commissioner Don Garber on Robbie Rogers: "A courageous man and a terrific soccer player"|date=May 25, 2013|work=MLS Soccer|access-date=May 30, 2013|archive-date=June 11, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611145046/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/05/25/mls-commissioner-don-garber-robbie-rogers-courageous-man-and-terrific-soccer|url-status=live}}
=Return and Los Angeles Galaxy=
On May 1, 2013, Rogers joined Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in training as a "special guest".{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/20130430/robbie-rogers-los-angeles-galaxy/|title=Robbie Rogers trains with Los Angeles Galaxy|date=May 1, 2013|publisher=Reuters Limited|access-date=May 1, 2013|archive-date=May 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130503025248/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/20130430/robbie-rogers-los-angeles-galaxy/|url-status=dead}}{{Cite news |date=2013-05-25 |title=Openly gay Rogers joins Los Angeles Galaxy |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-soccer-mls-rogers-idUSBRE94O02S20130525 |access-date=2023-08-28}} Rogers said he made the decision to return in April 2013, after speaking in front of a crowd of 500 at an LGBTQ youth event in Portland, Oregon, during which he "seriously felt like a coward". Rogers told USA TODAY Sports, "These kids are standing up for themselves and changing the world, and I'm 25, I have a platform and a voice to be a role model. How much of a coward was I to not step up to the plate?" He contacted Galaxy coach Bruce Arena, who extended him an invitation to train in Los Angeles.
On May 24, 2013, Rogers agreed to terms with the Galaxy, pending the trade of his MLS rights from Chicago Fire SC in exchange for Mike Magee.{{cite news|url=http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1459485/robbie-rogers-join-los-angeles-galaxy-report-says?cc=5901|title=Robbie Rogers to resume career|work=ESPN.com|date=May 24, 2013|access-date=May 25, 2013|archive-date=June 7, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607181211/http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1459485/robbie-rogers-join-los-angeles-galaxy-report-says?cc=5901|url-status=live}} Although the Fire held his MLS rights, Rogers had said in a radio interview that he had no intention of playing for Chicago, as he preferred to be close to his family in Southern California.{{cite news|title=Robbie Rogers meets with Chicago Fire owner Andrew Hauptman about potential deal|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/05/08/robbie-rogers-meets-chicago-fire-owner-andrew-hauptman-about-potential-deal|publisher=MLSsoccer.com|date=May 8, 2013|first=Anthony|last=Zillis|access-date=May 9, 2013|archive-date=June 7, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607013029/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/05/08/robbie-rogers-meets-chicago-fire-owner-andrew-hauptman-about-potential-deal|url-status=live}}
On May 26, 2013, Rogers played his first match as a substitute for the Galaxy in a 4–0 win over the Seattle Sounders FC, becoming the first openly gay man to play in a top North American professional sports league (Collins, who had come out earlier in the month, was a free agent at the time of his announcement).{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/28/sports/soccer/milestone-for-gay-athletes-as-robbie-rogers-plays-for-galaxy.html|title=Milestone for Gay Athletes as Rogers Plays for Galaxy|date=May 27, 2013|first=Billy|last=Witz|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 28, 2017|archive-date=August 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802005354/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/28/sports/soccer/milestone-for-gay-athletes-as-robbie-rogers-plays-for-galaxy.html|url-status=live}}
In 2014, Rogers became the first openly gay male athlete to win a major professional team sports title in the United States when the Galaxy were crowned MLS Cup champions.{{cite web|url=http://www.advocate.com/sports/2014/12/07/robbie-rogerss-la-galaxy-wins-soccer-championship|title=Robbie Rogers's L.A. Galaxy Wins Soccer Championship|date=December 7, 2014|access-date=November 9, 2017|archive-date=December 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210194632/http://www.advocate.com/sports/2014/12/07/robbie-rogerss-la-galaxy-wins-soccer-championship|url-status=live}}
On June 24, 2015, Rogers scored his first goal for the Galaxy in a 5–0 victory over the Portland Timbers.{{Cite web |last=Zeigler |first=Cyd |date=2015-06-24 |title=Rogers scores 1st goal for Galaxy on Pride Night |url=https://www.outsports.com/2015/6/24/8843901/robbie-rogers-galaxy-goal-pride-night |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=Outsports |language=en}} The goal had special meaning to Rogers as it took place on the Galaxy's 2nd Annual LGBT Pride Night.{{cite web|url=https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2015/06/25/robbie-rogers-proud-score-first-la-galaxy-goal-club%E2%80%99s-pride-night|title=Robbie Rogers proud to score first LA Galaxy goal on club's Pride Night|work=LA Galaxy |date=June 25, 2015|access-date=February 13, 2020|archive-date=February 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213211017/https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2015/06/25/robbie-rogers-proud-score-first-la-galaxy-goal-club%25E2%2580%2599s-pride-night|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last= |title=Looking back at Robbie Rogers' "emotional" goal on Pride Night 2015 {{!}} INSIDER {{!}} LA Galaxy |url=https://www.lagalaxy.com/news/looking-back-robbie-rogers-emotional-goal-pride-night-2015-insider |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=lagalaxy |language=en}}
On November 7, 2017, Rogers retired permanently due to a series of injuries that forced him to miss the entire 2017 season.{{cite web|title=Robbie Rogers, first out male athlete in US pro sports, retires from football|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/nov/07/robbie-rogers-first-openly-gay-us-male-soccer-player-retires|website=The Guardian|date=November 7, 2017|access-date=28 November 2017|archive-date=November 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171128025842/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/nov/07/robbie-rogers-first-openly-gay-us-male-soccer-player-retires|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=LA Galaxy's Robbie Rogers retires at age 30 after ankle injury|url=http://www.espnfc.com/la-galaxy/story/3262770/la-galaxys-robbie-rogers-retires--at-age-30-after-ankle-injury|website=ESPNFC|date=November 7, 2017|access-date=28 November 2017|archive-date=December 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201044915/http://www.espnfc.com/la-galaxy/story/3262770/la-galaxys-robbie-rogers-retires--at-age-30-after-ankle-injury|url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine |last=Chavez |first=Chris |date=2017-11-07 |title=Gay soccer star Robbie Rogers retires from LA Galaxy |url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/11/07/robbie-rogers-retires-los-angeles-galaxy-gay-soccer-star |access-date=2023-08-28 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}
International career
Rogers made eight appearances for the United States U18 team, scoring three goals and assisting a further two, though all were in unofficial friendly matches.{{cite news
| title = MLS – Robbie Rogers – Country
| url = http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/robbie-rogers
| publisher = MLS Soccer
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = October 26, 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121026095909/http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/robbie-rogers
| url-status = live
}} He then went on to play regularly for the United States U20 side from 2004 to 2007. He was part of the side that played in the 2006 Milk Cup, as well as representing his country at the 2007 FIFA U20 World Cup—playing in all five of his country's games throughout the tournament. He made 15 appearances for the U20 side, scoring three goals.
He was called up to take part in the United States U23 team's two-game tour of China in 2007; in preparation for the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing. During the tour, he scored one goal and assisted another in a 3–3 draw with China U23. He was subsequently called up by coach Piotr Nowak to be part of the 18-man U23 Olympic squad, and played in all three games for the U.S. as they departed the tournament in the preliminary round.
=Senior team=
In October 2008, then head coach Bob Bradley called Rogers up for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Trinidad and Tobago.{{cite news
| title = Player Bio – Robbie Rogers
| url = http://www.ussoccer.com/teams/mnt/r/robbie-rogers.aspx
| publisher = US Soccer
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = January 18, 2014
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140118162812/http://www.ussoccer.com/teams/mnt/r/robbie-rogers.aspx
| url-status = live
| title = Bradley names roster for Wednesday qualifier against Trinidad & Tobago
| url = http://www.potomacsoccerwire.com/news/458/4018
| publisher = Soccer Wire
| date = October 12, 2008
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = November 10, 2011
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111110185943/http://www.potomacsoccerwire.com/news/458/4018
| url-status = live
}}{{Cite web |last= |title=Rogers named to US roster for World Cup qualifiers |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/rogers-named-us-roster-world-cup-qualifiers |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=mlssoccer |language=en}} However, he had to withdraw from the squad due to a back injury, and was consequently replaced by Chris Rolfe. Rogers was then included in a 25-man January camp ahead of a friendly against Sweden on January 24, 2009. He started the match, his first cap for his country at senior level, playing 69 minutes in a 3–2 win at The Home Depot Center.{{cite news
| title = USA 3–2 Sweden
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/01/25/world/friendlies/united-states-of-america/sweden/748324/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = January 24, 2009
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = November 3, 2016
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161103195513/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/01/25/world/friendlies/united-states-of-america/sweden/748324/
| url-status = live
}} He was named in the United States 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup squad. He started in his country's first match of the tournament, assisting the first two goals before scoring the third in an eventual 4–0 win against Grenada on July 5, 2009.{{cite news
| title = USA 4–0 Grenada
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/07/05/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/grenada/united-states-of-america/769383/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = July 5, 2009
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = December 14, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131214074327/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/07/05/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/grenada/united-states-of-america/769383/
| url-status = live
}} Rogers made five appearances throughout the tournament,{{cite news
| title = USA 2–0 Honduras
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/07/09/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/united-states-of-america/honduras/769385/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = July 9, 2009
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = October 19, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131019070415/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/07/09/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/united-states-of-america/honduras/769385/
| url-status = live
| title = USA 2–1 Panama
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/07/19/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/united-states-of-america/panama/778379/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = July 19, 2009
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = July 30, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130730112812/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/07/19/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/united-states-of-america/panama/778379/
| url-status = live
| title = Honduras 0–2 USA
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/07/24/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/honduras/united-states-of-america/778382/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = July 24, 2009
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = June 22, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130622080757/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/07/24/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/honduras/united-states-of-america/778382/
| url-status = live
}} including a starting appearance in the final, which the U.S. lost to Mexico.{{cite news
| title = USA 0–5 Mexico
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/07/26/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/united-states-of-america/mexico/778384/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = July 26, 2009
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = March 28, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130328081454/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/07/26/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/united-states-of-america/mexico/778384/
| url-status = live
}}
After impressing during the Gold Cup, Rogers was called up to play in the United States' final two 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification matches in October 2009.{{cite news
| title = Rogers, Finley get first call-up for U.S qualifiers
| url = http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=671346&sec=us&cc=5739#
| publisher = ESPN FC
| date = August 27, 2009
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = August 31, 2009
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090831093112/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=671346&sec=us&cc=5739
| url-status = dead
}} Although he was not named in the squad for the 3–2 win over Honduras on October 11, 2009,{{cite news
| title = Honduras 2–3 USA
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/10/11/nc-america/wc-qualifying-concacaf/honduras/united-states-of-america/749825/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = October 11, 2009
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = June 22, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130622135623/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/10/11/nc-america/wc-qualifying-concacaf/honduras/united-states-of-america/749825/
| url-status = live
}} he did appear as a second-half substitute in a 2–2 draw with Costa Rica four days later.{{cite news
| title = USA 2–2 Costa Rica
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/10/15/nc-america/wc-qualifying-concacaf/united-states-of-america/costa-rica/749830/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = October 15, 2009
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = June 12, 2016
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160612013151/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/10/15/nc-america/wc-qualifying-concacaf/united-states-of-america/costa-rica/749830/
| url-status = live
}} Rogers came on when the U.S. was losing 2–0, and provided assists for both Michael Bradley and Jonathan Bornstein to tie the game at 2–2.{{cite news
| title = U.S. 2–2 Costa Rica: Bornstein ties it late
| url = http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=279543&cc=5739
| publisher = ESPN Soccernet
| date = October 15, 2009
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = October 19, 2009
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20091019015421/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=279543&cc=5739
| url-status = dead
}} Rogers made two further appearances in friendly matches against Slovakia and Denmark in November 2009,{{cite news
| title = Slovakia 1–0 USA
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/11/14/world/friendlies/slovakia/united-states-of-america/880336/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = November 14, 2009
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = July 16, 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200716110304/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/11/14/world/friendlies/slovakia/united-states-of-america/880336/
| url-status = live
| title = Denmark 3–1 USA
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/11/18/world/friendlies/denmark/united-states-of-america/880358/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = November 18, 2009
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = March 7, 2016
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160307063548/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/11/18/world/friendlies/denmark/united-states-of-america/880358/
| url-status = live
}} taking his senior team appearance tally to nine.{{cite news
| title = Robbie Rogers – National team
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/players/robbie-rogers/7226/
| publisher = Soccerway
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = July 5, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130705084349/http://int.soccerway.com/players/robbie-rogers/7226/
| url-status = live
}}
Rogers began 2010 by featuring in two friendlies against CONCACAF rivals Honduras and El Salvador, as the U.S. began preparing for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.{{cite news
| title = USA 1–3 Honduras
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/01/24/world/friendlies/united-states-of-america/honduras/886577/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = January 24, 2010
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = June 22, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130622035641/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/01/24/world/friendlies/united-states-of-america/honduras/886577/
| url-status = live
| title = USA 2–1 El Salvador
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/02/25/world/friendlies/united-states-of-america/el-salvador/901028/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = February 25, 2010
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = December 29, 2015
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151229004629/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/02/25/world/friendlies/united-states-of-america/el-salvador/901028/
| url-status = live
}} In May 2010, Bradley selected Rogers for the 30-man preliminary roster for the World Cup,{{cite web
| title = US Soccer: Bradley Announces 30 Man Preliminary Roster for World Cup
| url = http://bleacherreport.com/articles/390811-us-soccer-bradley-announces-30-man-preliminary-roster-for-world-cup
| website = Bleacher Report
| date = May 11, 2010
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = May 14, 2010
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100514084550/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/390811-us-soccer-bradley-announces-30-man-preliminary-roster-for-world-cup
| url-status = live
}} and he played in a warm-up friendly against Czech Republic on May 25, 2010, appearing as a second-half substitute.{{cite news
| title = USA 2–4 Czech Republic
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/05/26/world/friendlies/united-states-of-america/czech-republic/918237/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = May 25, 2010
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = September 10, 2014
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140910214124/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/05/26/world/friendlies/united-states-of-america/czech-republic/918237/
| url-status = live
}} A day later, he was one of seven players that were cut from the final squad.{{cite news
| title = USA's 23-man World Cup roster announced
| url = http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/worldcup/story/bradley-announces-23-man-us-roster
| publisher = Fox Soccer
| date = May 26, 2010
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = August 10, 2011
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110810074321/http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/worldcup/story/bradley-announces-23-man-us-roster
| url-status = live
}} He made one further appearance in 2010, starting in a 1–0 win over South Africa in a friendly played in Cape Town on November 17, 2010.{{cite news
| title = South Africa 0–1 USA
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/11/17/world/friendlies/south-africa/united-states-of-america/1042827/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = November 17, 2010
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = December 29, 2015
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151229085811/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/11/17/world/friendlies/south-africa/united-states-of-america/1042827/
| url-status = live
}}
Rogers was included in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup squad,{{cite news
|title = Bradley Announces 23-Man Roster for 2011 Gold Cup
|url = http://www.ussoccer.com/news/mens-national-team/2011/05/gold-cup-and-spain-roster-release.aspx
|publisher = US Soccer
|date = May 23, 2011
|access-date = August 25, 2012
|url-status = dead
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110526045139/http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2011/05/Gold-Cup-and-Spain-Roster-Release.aspx
|archive-date = May 26, 2011
|df = mdy-all
}}{{Cite web |last= |title=Crew's Rogers Named to US Gold Cup Roster |url=https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/crews-rogers-named-us-gold-cup-roster |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=ColumbusCrew.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last= |title=Rosters for 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup |url=https://www.rsl.com/news/rosters-2011-concacaf-gold-cup |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=rsl |language=en}} and started in a warm-up friendly against World champions Spain four days before the start of the tournament, his 14th cap.{{cite news
| title = World champions show their class
| url = http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=315348&cc=5739
| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130102214651/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=315348&cc=5739
| url-status = dead
| archive-date = January 2, 2013
| publisher = ESPN Soccernet
| date = June 4, 2011
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| title = USA 0–4 Spain
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/06/04/world/friendlies/united-states-of-america/spain/1102418/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = June 4, 2011
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = April 1, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130401033222/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/06/04/world/friendlies/united-states-of-america/spain/1102418/
| url-status = live
}} However, he made no appearances during the tournament as the U.S. lost out to Mexico in the final for the second consecutive time.{{cite news
| title = Mexico beats U.S. to win the Gold Cup
| url = https://www.espn.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/6704737/mexico-beats-us-win-gold-cup-soccer
| publisher = ESPN Soccernet
| date = June 26, 2011
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = July 31, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130731203705/http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/6704737/mexico-beats-us-win-gold-cup-soccer
| url-status = live
}} In August 2011, he scored in a 1–1 draw against Mexico in a friendly played at the Lincoln Financial Field, in Jürgen Klinsmann's first match as U.S. head coach.{{cite news
| title = USA 1–1 Mexico
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/08/11/world/friendlies/united-states-of-america/mexico/1116581/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = August 10, 2011
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = March 29, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130329023045/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/08/11/world/friendlies/united-states-of-america/mexico/1116581/
| url-status = live
| title = Robbie Rogers scores to salvage draw
| url = https://www.espn.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/6852098/united-states-draws-mexico-jurgen-klinsmann-debut-coach
| publisher = ESPN Soccernet
| date = August 12, 2011
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = June 12, 2016
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160612175246/http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/6852098/united-states-draws-mexico-jurgen-klinsmann-debut-coach
| url-status = live
}} Rogers' goal came with his first touch having just come on as a substitute, prodding in Brek Shea's low cross to restore parity.{{cite news
| title = USA 1vs1 Mexico
| url = http://www.goal.com/en-us/match/64659/usa-vs-mexico/report
| publisher = Goal.com
| date = August 10, 2011
| access-date = August 25, 2012
| archive-date = December 24, 2011
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111224122133/http://www.goal.com/en-us/match/64659/usa-vs-mexico/report
| url-status = live
}} He went on to make three further appearances for the U.S. in 2011, all of which in friendly matches.{{cite news
| title = USA 0–1 Costa Rica
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/09/03/world/friendlies/united-states-of-america/costa-rica/1182011/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = September 3, 2011
| access-date = August 27, 2012
| archive-date = December 26, 2015
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151226225438/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/09/03/world/friendlies/united-states-of-america/costa-rica/1182011/
| url-status = live
| title = Belgium 1–0 USA
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/09/06/world/friendlies/belgium/united-states-of-america/1121674/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = September 6, 2011
| access-date = August 27, 2012
| archive-date = July 7, 2014
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140707225855/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/09/06/world/friendlies/belgium/united-states-of-america/1121674/
| url-status = live
| title = Slovenia 2–3 USA
| url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/11/15/world/friendlies/slovenia/united-states-of-america/1220558/
| publisher = Soccerway
| date = November 15, 2011
| access-date = August 27, 2012
| archive-date = September 29, 2015
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150929022320/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/11/15/world/friendlies/slovenia/united-states-of-america/1220558/
| url-status = live
}} As of December 2014, Rogers has made 18 appearances for his country, scoring two goals.{{NFT player|id=29930|name=Rogers, Robbie|accessdate = August 24, 2012}}
International goals
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| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 4 July 2009 | Lumen Field, Seattle, United States | {{fb|GRN}} | align=center|3–0 | align=center| 4–0 | 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup |
| 2. | 10 August 2011 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, United States | {{fb|MEX}} | align=center|1–1 | align=center| 1–1 | Friendly |
Style of play
ESPN.com writer Jeff Carlisle has noted Rogers's wing play as an asset, particularly "his ability to attack defenders one-on-one", as well as his crossing ability.{{cite web|last=Carlisle|first=Jeff|title=Rogers to make history while the Fire get a steal|url=http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/soccerusa/id/2454?cc=5901|publisher=espnfc.com|access-date=May 26, 2013|archive-date=June 7, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607193553/http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/soccerusa/id/2454?cc=5901|url-status=live}}
Other ventures
In January 2018, it was announced that Rogers was attached as a producer on husband Greg Berlanti's football drama television pilot.{{cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=January 30, 2018 |title='Roswell' Reboot, Greg Berlanti Football Drama Among Six CW Pilot Orders |url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/roswell-reboot-cw-greg-berlanti-ben-stiller-1202682214/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180515152058/http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/roswell-reboot-cw-greg-berlanti-ben-stiller-1202682214/ |archive-date=May 15, 2018 |access-date=May 23, 2018 |website=Variety}} The pilot was ordered to series on May 11, 2018.{{cite magazine |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=11 May 2018 |title=The CW Picks Up 'Charmed' & 'Roswell' Reboots, 'TVD'/'Originals Offshoot, 'In The Dark' & Greg Berlanti Pilot To Series |url=https://deadline.com/2018/05/the-cw-picks-up-charmed-roswell-reboots-tvd-originals-offshoot-ilegacies-n-the-dark-greg-berlanti-pilot-to-series-1202388840/ |url-status=live |magazine=Deadline Hollywood |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403231315/https://deadline.com/2018/05/the-cw-picks-up-charmed-roswell-reboots-tvd-originals-offshoot-ilegacies-n-the-dark-greg-berlanti-pilot-to-series-1202388840/ |archive-date=April 3, 2019 |access-date=May 23, 2018}} The series, titled All American, debuted in the fall of 2018.{{cite web |last=MacDonald |first=Lindsay |date=May 18, 2018 |title=The CW's 2018-2019 Fall Schedule: Supergirl and Arrow Are on the Move |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/cw-fall-tv-schedule-2018/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807164751/https://www.tvguide.com/news/cw-fall-tv-schedule-2018/ |archive-date=August 7, 2020 |access-date=April 16, 2020 |website=TV Guide}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2018-10-05 |title=A soccer pro's journey from the field to producing a TV series |url=https://nypost.com/2018/10/05/a-soccer-pros-journey-from-the-field-to-producing-a-tv-series/ |access-date=2023-08-30 |language=en-US}} He is also executive producer in Showtime miniseries Fellow Travelers.{{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=2022-07-11 |title='Bridgerton' Star Jonathan Bailey Joins Matt Bomer in Showtime Limited Series 'Fellow Travelers' |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/bridgerton-jonathan-bailey-showtime-fellow-travelers-1235313439/ |access-date=2022-07-12 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=2022-07-19 |title=Showtime's 'Fellow Travelers' Adds Trio to Cast |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/showtime-fellow-travelers-adds-three-actors-1235182790/ |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}
He makes a cameo appearance in his husband's film Love, Simon, credited as 'The Coach'.{{Cite web |title=Love, Simon (2018) - IMDb |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5164432/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180414081148/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5164432/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast |archive-date=April 14, 2018 |access-date=March 11, 2019 |website=IMDb}}{{Cite web |last=Skelley |first=Jemima |date=2018-07-05 |title=13 "Love Simon" Details You Definitely Missed The First Time Watching |url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/jemimaskelley/love-simon-details-missed-dvd-stream |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=BuzzFeed |language=en-au}}
Personal life
In February 2013, Rogers came out as gay.{{Cite web |title=LGBT+ History Month: The 'letter of life' - how Robbie Rogers' coming out 10 years ago liberated others |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12811543/lgbt-history-month-the-letter-of-life-how-robbie-rogers-coming-out-10-years-ago-liberated-others |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=Sky Sports |language=en}} In October 2014, the American Broadcasting Company closed a deal to air Men in Shorts, a single-camera comedy based on Rogers' career and coming out.{{Cite web |date=2014-10-15 |title=Gay Soccer Player Robbie Rogers' Coming Out Serves As Inspiration For New ABC Comedy |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/robbie-rogers-men-in-shorts_n_5990096 |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}{{Cite magazine |last= |first= |date=2014-10-15 |title=ABC has picked up a comedy series inspired by the life of openly gay MLS player Robbie Rogers |url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2014/10/15/los-angeles-galaxy-robbie-rogers-men-shorts-tv |access-date=2023-08-28 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}} Storyline Entertainment and Universal Television optioned the rights to his story in July 2014, and he is credited as a producer.{{cite magazine |last=Smith |first=C. Molly |date=October 14, 2014 |title=Robbie Rogers-inspired comedy 'Men in Shorts' coming to ABC |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/10/14/robbie-rogers-comedy-men-in-shorts/ |url-status=live |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150112045206/http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/10/14/robbie-rogers-comedy-men-in-shorts/ |archive-date=January 12, 2015 |access-date=January 26, 2015}}
Rogers began dating television writer producer Greg Berlanti in 2013, and on February 18, 2016, they welcomed their first child, a son, via surrogacy.{{cite web |last=Halterman |first=Jim |date=August 19, 2014 |title=Greg Berlanti Talks "The Flash" Excitement & Loving Robbie Rogers |url=http://www.thebacklot.com/greg-berlanti-interview-the-flash-dating-robbie-rogers/08/2014/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150608185138/http://www.thebacklot.com/greg-berlanti-interview-the-flash-dating-robbie-rogers/08/2014/ |archive-date=June 8, 2015 |access-date=September 6, 2014 |work=The Backlot}}{{cite web |date=February 20, 2016 |title=Greg Berlanti Welcomes a Son via Surrogate: 'My Heart Is Full Forever' |url=http://celebritybabies.people.com/2016/02/20/greg-berlanti-welcomes-a-son-via-surrogate/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160622183754/http://celebritybabies.people.com/2016/02/20/greg-berlanti-welcomes-a-son-via-surrogate/ |archive-date=June 22, 2016 |access-date=February 20, 2016 |work=People Magazine}} On December 31, 2016, Rogers and Berlanti announced they had become engaged.{{Cite news |title=Robbie Rogers and Greg Berlanti Are Engaged |language=en-US |newspaper=E! Online |url=http://www.eonline.com/news/818972/robbie-rogers-and-greg-berlanti-are-engaged |url-status=live |access-date=2017-01-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101091623/http://www.eonline.com/news/818972/robbie-rogers-and-greg-berlanti-are-engaged |archive-date=January 1, 2017}}{{Cite web |last=Setoodeh |first=Ramin |date=2020-06-04 |title=Greg Berlanti and Robbie Rogers on the First Time They Saw Each Other — and 'Love, Simon' |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/greg-berlanti-robbie-rogers-1234624825/ |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=Variety |language=en-US}} They were married on December 2, 2017, in Malibu, California.{{Cite news |last=Calvario |first=Liz |date=2017-12-06 |title='Arrow,' 'Flash' Producer Greg Berlanti Marries Soccer Star Robbie Rogers -- See Their Sweet Wedding Pics! |language=en |work=Entertainment Tonight |url=http://www.etonline.com/arrow-flash-producer-greg-berlanti-marries-soccer-star-robbie-rogers-see-their-sweet-wedding-pics |url-status=live |access-date=2017-12-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171208174842/http://www.etonline.com/arrow-flash-producer-greg-berlanti-marries-soccer-star-robbie-rogers-see-their-sweet-wedding-pics |archive-date=December 8, 2017}}{{Cite web |date=2017-12-06 |title=Greg Berlanti and Robbie Rogers Are Married |url=https://www.advocate.com/people/2017/12/06/greg-berlanti-and-robbie-rogers-are-married |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=advocate |language=en}} On May 13, 2019, Rogers and Berlanti had a second child, a daughter.{{Cite web |title=Greg Berlanti on Instagram: "Welcome to the world Mia Barbara Rogers-Berlanti. 5/13/19. Our hearts and our family have grown even larger. @robbierogers has already…" |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BxfdiU6noNz/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190612214107/https://www.instagram.com/p/BxfdiU6noNz/ |archive-date=June 12, 2019 |access-date=2019-05-26 |website=Instagram |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Ennis |first=Dawn |date=2019-05-16 |title=Hello, baby! Robbie Rogers and hubby welcome a daughter for his birthday |url=https://www.outsports.com/2019/5/16/18627072/baby-robbie-rogers-greg-berlanti-daughter-soccer |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=Outsports |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Kelleher |first=Patrick |date=2019-05-16 |title=Greg Berlanti and husband Robbie Rogers welcome second child |url=https://www.thepinknews.com/2019/05/16/greg-berlanti-robbie-rogers-second-child/ |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=PinkNews |language=en-US}}
Rogers is a devout Roman Catholic. He stated that "Being Catholic—and people may disagree—but we are called to love everyone. Be honest. Be true in your relationship with God. I’ve always lived that way."{{cite web |date=May 29, 2013 |title=Robbie Rogers: Soccer Star, Devout Catholic, and Now Openly Gay |url=https://www.newwaysministry.org/2013/05/29/robbie-rogers-soccer-star-devout-catholic-and-now-openly-gay/}}{{cite web |title=Rogers coming back as first openly gay player in MLS |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mls/2013/05/24/robbie-rogers-mls-galaxy-openly-gay/2160105/ |website=USA Today}}
Career statistics
=Club=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | ||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National Cup !colspan="2"|League Cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="6"|Columbus Crew
|2007 |MLS |10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2008
|MLS |27 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 7 | |
| 2009
|MLS |22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 3 | |
| 2010
|MLS |20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 34 | 3 | |
| 2011
|MLS |27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 2 | |
| colspan="2"|Total
!106 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 140 | 18 | |
| Leeds United
|2011–12{{cite web | title = Leeds United 2011/2012 player appearances | url = http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=1524&teamTabs=stats | publisher = Soccerbase | access-date = August 25, 2012 | archive-date = November 7, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121107065256/http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=1524&teamTabs=stats | url-status = live}} | Championship
|4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Stevenage (loan)
|2012–13{{cite web | title = Stevenage 2012/2013 player appearances | url = http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=2499#teamTabs=stats | publisher = Soccerbase | access-date = August 25, 2012 | archive-date = April 2, 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190402133815/https://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=2499#teamTabs=stats | url-status = live}} | League One
|6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| rowspan="5"|LA Galaxy
|2013{{cite web | title = Robbie Rogers | url = http://www.lagalaxy.com/players/robbie-rogers | publisher = LA Galaxy | access-date = December 3, 2013 | archive-date = October 16, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131016223456/http://www.lagalaxy.com/players/robbie-rogers | url-status = live}} |MLS |11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2014
|MLS |19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2015
|MLS |27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 | |
| 2016
|MLS |21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | |
| colspan="2"|Total
!78 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 2 | |
| rowspan="5"|LA Galaxy II
|2013 |1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014
|USL Pro |4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015
|USL Pro |1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016
|USL Pro |1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| colspan="2"|Total
!7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| colspan="3"|Career total
!184 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 236 | 20 |
"Other" constitutes appearances and goals in the SuperLiga and Football League Trophy.
=International=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year | |||
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="3" valign="center"|United States | 9 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 1 | |
| colspan="2"|Total | 18 | 2 |
Honors
Individual
- MLS Best XI: 2008{{Cite web |last= |title=MLS Best XI, Comeback Player of the Year {{!}} MLSSoccer.com |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-best-xi-comeback-player-year |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=mlssoccer |language=en}}
- MLS Player of the Week: Week 7, 2008
- 2015 National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame inductee{{cite web|url=http://www.outsports.com/2015/7/27/9042113/national-gay-lesbian-sports-hall-fame-megan-rapinoe-robbie-rogers|title=9 inducted into National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame|author=Jim Buzinski|date=27 July 2015|work=Outsports|access-date=January 15, 2016|archive-date=December 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181208132945/https://www.outsports.com/2015/7/27/9042113/national-gay-lesbian-sports-hall-fame-megan-rapinoe-robbie-rogers|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=2017-10-05 |title=These LGBTQ Athletes are Fighting For Equality |url=https://www.hrc.org/news/these-lgbtq-athletes-are-fighting-for-equality-both-on-and-off-the-field |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=Human Rights Campaign |language=en-US}}
See also
{{Portal|Biography|LGBTQ}}
References
{{Reflist|30em}}
External links
{{commons category|Robbie Rogers}}
- {{Soccerbase}}
- {{Official website|http://robbiehrogers.com}}
- {{MLS player|robbie-rogers}}
- [https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/mar/29/robbie-rogers-coming-out-gay An post-retirement interview with Robbie Rogers]
- [http://www.out.com/entertainment/sports/2013/07/11/robbie-rogers-history-maker Out: Robbie Rogers: The History Maker] Rogers' first LGBT media interview
{{2008 MLS Best XI}}
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