The LA Galaxy announced Thursday that the club has signed defender Robbie Rogers (above, left) to a multi-year contract extension. Rogers, an MLS veteran and former US men’s national team member, joined in Galaxy in May 2013 and has made 30 appearances and 22 starts as a member of the Galaxy.
“We are excited that Robbie will remain a part of our organization going forward,” LA Galaxy head coach and general manager Bruce Arena said in a statement. “He has proven to be a dynamic player in our League and an integral part of our success this year. We look forward to his continued contributions in the years to come.”
Rogers, 27, has made 15 appearances for the Galaxy this season in addition to recording two assists. After making the move to defense full-time with a start against Chivas USA on June 8, the Galaxy have gone 10-2-7 in all MLS competitions in which Rogers appeared, including MLS Cup Playoffs, presented by AT&T.
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The Huntington Beach, Calif. product joined MLS when he signed with the Columbus Crew in 2007. From 2007-2011, Rogers made over 100 appearances with the Crew, helping lead the club to an MLS Cup in 2008, the same year he earned MLS Best XI honors. As a member of the Crew, he scored 13 goals and added 16 assists and helped lead the club to the MLS Cup Playoffs in four of his five seasons.
Rogers earned his first USMNT call up in a 2009 friendly match, when he made an appearance in a 3-2 victory over Sweden in Carson, Calif. In total, he has earned 18 US caps while appearing on rosters in two CONCACAF Gold Cup tournaments and FIFA World Cup qualifying matches during his career. Prior to his playing for the senior national team, Rogers also represented his country at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
