CARSON, Calif. – Robbie Rogers declared that it was important that athletes continue to stand up for causes they believe in after announcing his retirement.
The first openly gay professional athlete in a major American sport announced the end of his 11-year career on Tuesday. Rogers spent his final five years with the LA Galaxy, winning one MLS Cup title, before nerve damage in his left foot ended his career.
Since Rogers’ announcement in 2013, several players in major American professional leagues came out as openly gay, including former NBA player Jason Collins and one-time NFL linebacker Michael Sam.