Robbie Rogers heard the jokes in the locker room, the kind of stuff that made him feel uncomfortable while living with his secret. So when Rogers revealed he was gay in a February blog post, he simultaneously quit soccer.    

Robbie Rogers, who retired from soccer when he announced in February that he was gay, says he saw a chance to do more by returning.    

American midfielder Robbie Rogers signed a contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy, making him the first openly gay player in league history. The Galaxy announced the signing Saturday after acquiring Rogers’ MLS rights from the Fire, which received midfielder Mike Magee and other considerations. Magee is tied for second in the league with six goals. The Fire initially acquired Rogers’ ...

Sounders FC's road game Sunday against the Los Angeles Galaxy could feature the debut of Robbie Rogers, the first openly gay active player in major American team sports.

Robbie Rogers made his return to Major League Soccer official on Saturday. .