Jalen Robinson didn’t get a lot of playing time in 2016. He was on the field for 271 total minutes, which break down as three 90 minute outings and a stoppage time cameo in Houston to add an extra minute. That appearance against the Dynamo marked his MLS debut; previously, Robinson had endured two full seasons without a single minute in league play since signing a homegrown contract in 2014.
However, despite those low numbers, 2016 has to be considered a good year for Robinson. Aside from finally getting into an MLS match, Robinson showed that he’s a more viable option to play games today than previously thought.