Robbie Rogers, first out male athlete in US pro sports, retires from football

• Defender came out in 2013 after being released by Leeds
• Rogers won two MLS Cups and 18 caps for US men’s national team
• ‘I could not have imagined the happiness I’ll take into retirement’

Robbie Rogers, the LA Galaxy defender who became the first openly gay male athlete in a major North American professional sport, is retiring from football.

Rogers came out while announcing his retirement in 2013 after being released by Leeds United. That retirement lasted less than three months before he signed with the Galaxy. In a statement, the 30-year-old paid tribute to the Galaxy for for their support.

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