Robbie Rogers returns to MLS, the world of Twitter responds

MLSsoccer staff

It's no surprise that when news first broke that Robbie Rogers had a deal in place to join the LA Galaxy and to return to Major League Soccer, it made waves in the soccer world and in social media. Check out some of the best Twitter responses to Rogers' return in the past 24 hours.

Congrats to @robbierogers welcome back to the pitch #LAgalaxy!
— jarron collins (@jarronctwin) May 25, 2013

Robbie Rogers joining LA Galaxy, will make history as 1st openly gay athlete in Major League Soccer. Big moment in US sports.
— Grant Wahl (@GrantWahl) May 25, 2013

If the reports are true, @robbierogers return to the pitch is a Jackie Robinson moment. We're privileged to see it. http://t.co/Z7tylixkLF
— Shawn Francis (@TheOffsideRules) May 25, 2013

My thoughts Rogers return to @MLS and trade for Mike Magee. http://t.co/EjIqFhmKPJ
(cc: @MLS_Analyst)
— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) May 25, 2013

I want to take a second and acknowledge the biggest soccer story of the day; huge shout to my boy @robbierogers on rejoining the league!!
— Chris Seitz (@Seitzy1) May 25, 2013

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