MLS’ reigning MVP isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
The LA Galaxy announced Wednesday they have signed forward Robbie Keane to a contract extension. Per club and MLS policy, specific terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“We’re very pleased Robbie will continue to be a member of the Galaxy in the coming years,” LA Galaxy head coach and general manager Bruce Arena said in a statement. “He has been one of the key pieces in our success over the past five seasons. We look forward to even more success with Robbie as a member of our team.”
Keane has totaled 55 goals in 91 appearances for the Galaxy. He recorded 19 goals and 14 assists last season in leading the Galaxy to the MLS Cup title.
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The Ireland international has also scored 15 game-winning goals and 16 game-winning assists. Additionally, Keane has nine MLS Cup Playoff goals and six playoff assists while recording either a goal or assist in each of the Galaxy’s last three MLS Cup championships (2011, 2012, 2014).
Keane is Ireland’s captain and all-time leading scorer with 65 international goals. During his prolific international career, he has earned the Football Association of Ireland’s Senior Player of the year two times. His 139 career caps for his country since 1998 are the most in Ireland’s history.
