Robert Hampton "Robbie" Rogers III, is an American professional soccer player who plays for LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer, in February 2013, Rogers came out as gay, becoming the second male soccer player in Britain to do so after Justin Fashanu in which year?
Robbie Rogers Robert Hampton "Robbie" Rogers III (born May 12, 1987) is an American professional soccer player who plays for LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer. He plays as a winger and as a left back. 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. On May 26, 2013, 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 Galaxy.
Best Male Soccer Player ESPY Award The Best Male Soccer Player ESPY Award is presented annually to the male soccer (association football) player adjudged to be the best in a given calendar year amongst those contesting the sport on the professional or international level. The award, along with the Best Female Soccer Player ESPY Award, evolved from the Best Soccer Player ESPY Award, which was awarded in 2000 and 2001, and the latter once more absorbed the gender-specific awards in 2005.