Robbie Rogers

Robbie Rogers

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1987 -

Occupation

Sports

Notable Achievements

National Champion

Description

Professional soccer player, Los Angeles Galaxy. Former Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew winger, won championship 2012; played on national team. Former player, Leeds United. First professional soccer player to compete as out and gay. Partner is filmmaker Greg Berlanti. Author of his autobiography 'Coming Out to Play' (2014).

Further Reading/Research

• http://robbiehrogers.com/
• http://www.theguardian.com/football/robbie-rogers
• http://www.out.com/out-exclusives/out100-2013/2013/11/07/out100-soccer-star-robbie-rogers
• http://www.outsports.com/2014/11/24/7271809/robbie-rogers-gay-book-coming-out-soccer

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