61 Facts About Robbie Rogers

Robert Hampton Rogers III was born on May 12,1987 and is an American former professional soccer player.

Robbie Rogers played as a winger and as a left back.

Robbie Rogers has represented the United States men's national soccer team.

In February 2013, Robbie Rogers came out as gay, becoming the second male soccer player in Britain to do so after Justin Fashanu in 1990.

Robbie Rogers signed for Heerenveen in August 2006 but failed to make any first-team appearances.

Robbie Rogers left the club by mutual consent in February 2007, and returned to the United States to sign for Columbus Crew.

Robbie 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, Robbie Rogers opted to leave Crew when his contract expired.

Robbie Rogers moved to England, although a series of injuries limited his appearances before he announced his retirement, and returned to the US.

In 2023, Robbie Rogers became an executive producer for the Peabody Award-winning miniseries Fellow Travelers.

Robbie Rogers was born in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, the son of Theresa and Robert Hampton Rogers II.

Robbie Rogers has one brother, Timothy, and three sisters, Nicole Camilla, Alicia, and Katie Rose.

Robbie Rogers's 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, Robbie Rogers enjoyed surfing, and he still surfs.

Robbie Rogers enjoys playing table tennis and has a strong interest in music.

Robbie Rogers was accepted to study at the London College of Fashion and is a co-owner of Halsey, a menswear fashion company.

Robbie Rogers started playing soccer at age four-and-a-half at the American Youth Soccer Organization.

At the age of seven, Robbie Rogers played soccer in the Coast Soccer League, as well as in various Hispanic leagues.

Robbie Rogers attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California, where he was a two-time High School All-American in soccer.

Robbie 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.

Robbie Rogers 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.

Robbie Rogers was named in the ACC All-Conference Freshman team, as well as the Soccer Rookie Team of the Year.

Robbie 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 stated that it was "an opportunity he could not pass up".

Robbie Rogers left Heerenveen by mutual consent in February 2007.

Robbie Rogers made ten appearances during his first season with Crew, scoring three times and making one assist.

Robbie Rogers made 33 appearances during the 2008 campaign, scoring seven times, and assisting three goals.

Robbie Rogers made 31 appearances in all competitions, and scored three goals.

In December 2011, it was announced that Robbie Rogers was a free agent after he rejected the offer of a contract extension at Columbus Crew.

Robbie Rogers explained his national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann recommended him to then Leeds manager Simon Grayson, who in-turn invited Robbie Rogers for a trial at Elland Road.

Robbie Rogers was handed the captain's armband during the match after replacing Robert Snodgrass.

In June 2012, Robbie 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.

Robbie Rogers 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.

Robbie Rogers joined League One side Stevenage on August 23, on a loan deal until January 2013.

Stevenage manager Gary Smith, previously manager of MLS side Colorado Rapids, stated that Robbie Rogers always impressed him during his time managing in the United States.

Robbie Rogers made nine appearances in all competitions during his five-month loan spell, with his time at the club "hampered by injury".

Robbie Rogers returned to his parent club on January 15,2013.

On his return to Leeds, it was announced that Robbie Rogers had left the club by mutual consent and was available on a free transfer.

Robbie Rogers made just four appearances during his time at the club, of which three were as a substitute.

Weeks after being released by Leeds United, on February 15,2013, Robbie Rogers announced his retirement from professional soccer at age 25 and announced he was gay, making him the first professional soccer player based in Britain to come out since Justin Fashanu did so in 1990.

On May 1,2013, Robbie Rogers joined Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in training as a "special guest".

Robbie 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".

On May 24,2013, Robbie Rogers agreed to terms with the Galaxy, pending the trade of his MLS rights from Chicago Fire SC in exchange for Mike Magee.

In 2014, Robbie 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.

On November 7,2017, Robbie Rogers retired permanently due to a series of injuries that forced him to miss the entire 2017 season.

Robbie 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.

Robbie Rogers then went on to play regularly for the United States U20 side from 2004 to 2007.

Robbie Rogers made 15 appearances for the U20 side, scoring three goals.

Robbie Rogers 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.

Robbie Rogers was called up by coach Piotr Nowak to be part of the 18-man U23 Olympic squad, and played in all three games for the US as they departed the tournament in the preliminary round.

Robbie Rogers was then included in a 25-man January camp ahead of a friendly against Sweden on January 24,2009.

Robbie Rogers was named in the United States 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup squad.

Robbie Rogers made five appearances throughout the tournament, including a starting appearance in the final, which the US lost to Mexico.

Robbie Rogers made two further appearances in friendly matches against Slovakia and Denmark in November 2009, taking his senior team appearance tally to nine.

Robbie Rogers began 2010 by featuring in two friendlies against CONCACAF rivals Honduras and El Salvador, as the US began preparing for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Robbie Rogers was included in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup squad, and started in a warm-up friendly against World champions Spain four days before the start of the tournament, his 14th cap.

Robbie Rogers' goal came with his first touch having just come on as a substitute, prodding in Brek Shea's low cross to restore parity.

Robbie Rogers went on to make three further appearances for the US in 2011, all of which in friendly matches.

In January 2018, it was announced that Robbie Rogers was attached as a producer on husband Greg Berlanti's football drama television pilot.

Robbie Rogers is executive producer in Showtime miniseries Fellow Travelers.

Robbie Rogers makes a cameo appearance in his husband's film Love, Simon, credited as 'The Coach'.

Robbie Rogers began dating television writer producer Greg Berlanti in 2013, and on February 18,2016, they welcomed their first child, a son, via surrogacy.