Luis Robles

This article is about the American goalkeeper. For the English forward, see Louis Robles.
Luis Robles
Personal information
Full name Luis Robles
Date of birth (1984-05-11) May 11, 1984
Place of birth Fort Huachuca, Arizona, United States
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 New York Red Bulls
Number 31
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2006 Portland Pilots
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2004 Boulder Rapids Reserve 27 (0)
2007–2008 1. FC Kaiserslautern II 15 (0)
2008–2010 1. FC Kaiserslautern 21 (0)
2010–2012 Karlsruher SC 28 (0)
2012– New York Red Bulls 140 (0)
National team‡
2009– United States 2 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 01:37, 23 October 2016 (UTC).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of January 31, 2016

Luis Robles (born May 11, 1984) is an American soccer goalkeeper who currently plays for New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer.

Early Career

Born in Fort Huachuca, Arizona to a Puerto Rican father and a Korean mother, Robles got his start at the prestigious Tucson Soccer Academy, training under the guidance of coach Wolfgang Weber. From 2002–06, Robles played for the University of Portland Pilots, making a school-record 346 saves during his college career.[1] He also played two seasons for the Boulder Rapids Reserve in the USL Premier Development League.

Professional

1. FC Kaiserslautern

Robles was drafted by Major League Soccer club D.C. United with the 50th overall selection in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft. However, he decided to pass up MLS and signed instead with German side Kaiserslautern in January 2007.[1][2] Robles made his league debut on October 17, 2008 against Rot Weiss Ahlen. He was thrust into the starting role due to an injury to incumbent starter Tobias Sippel and outperformed fellow backup and German youth international Kevin Trapp.[3] In his first season of German football he finished the season with sixteen games played and conceded seventeen goals. Robles missed much of the summer training with Kaiserslautern – which had recently hired a new manager, Marco Kurz – because of his inclusion in the United States squad at the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[4] As a result, he entered the 2009–10 season as the backup once again.

Karlsruher SC

After making few appearances in 2009–10, which saw Kaiserslautern promoted for the 2010–11 Fußball-Bundesliga season, Robles chose to sign a two-year deal with 2. Fußball-Bundesliga club Karlsruher SC.[5] In his first year with Karlsruhe he appeared in twenty-three games as the club's starting goalkeeper. In his second season with the club, he appeared in five league matches and was released by the club at the end of the season.

New York Red Bulls

On August 8, 2012, Robles was acquired by the New York Red Bulls through Major League Soccer's Allocation Process.[6] Before signing with the club, Robles contemplated retiring from soccer after his offer with the Vancouver Whitecaps fell through. Once he heard that the offer failed, he took a job with a realtor in order to receive healthcare for his pregnant wife. A few weeks later, Robles made contact with the league office and Ali Curtis who entered him in the Allocation draft, where he eventually signed with the Red Bulls. [7] Robles made his debut for New York, starting against Toronto FC on September 29, 2012 a game in which the Red Bulls won 4–1.[8] Due to a string of injuries to first choice goalkeeper, Ryan Meara, Robles was named the starter for final four matches as well as the 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Robles celebrating with the Southward in 2016.

Robles cemented his position as the club's starting goalkeeper during the 2013 season as he started all 34 league matches and received praises from star midfielder, Tim Cahill about his fearlessness and desire to succeed. [9] His strong performances in goal throughout the season led New York to the MLS Supporters' Shield - their first ever trophy. For the second year in a row, Robles started all 34 league matches, and led his team to the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals where they ultimately fell to the New England Revolution 4–3 on aggregate. Robles' was awarded with the MLS Save of the Year for his double save against the Seattle Sounders on September 20. [10]

After the controversial firing of head coach, Mike Petke in January 2015; Robles attended a town hall meeting for season ticket holders with newly appointed Sporting Director, Ali Curtis and head coach, Jesse Marsch. Robles volunteered to attend the meeting to be a voice for the players and to calm the nerves of the supporters. [11] On September 20, 2015 Robles helped New York to a 2–0 victory over Portland Timbers, earning his ninth shutout of the season, and 28th of his MLS career, adding to the club record he set earlier in the season. In this match Robles also became the only player in league history to make 100 consecutive starts for the same club. [12] In a 1–0 playoff victory against D.C. United, Robles became the club's all-time leader for career shutouts with 31. [13] Robles was awarded the 2015 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award on November 19, 2015. [14]

During the 2016 pre-season, it was announced that Robles had signed a multi-year contract extension with the club. As per MLS regulations the details of the contract were not disclosed.[15] At the conclusion of the Red Bulls 2–1 loss to the Colorado Rapids on April 16, 2016, Robles became the MLS' new Ironman, by setting a new record of playing 90 minutes in 113 consecutive matches. [16] During the Red Bulls next home match on April 25, previous record holder Kevin Hartman awarded Robles with the Ironman trophy. [17] On April 29, 2016, Robles helped New York to a 4–0 victory against FC Dallas recording his first shutout of the season.[18] During a 6-game span in from May 13 to June 22, Robles helped the Red Bulls shut out opponents for 472 consecutive minutes; a streak that would come to an end in a 2-1 defeat to Real Salt Lake. [19] In June 2016, Robles received an ESPY nomination for MLS Player of the Year. [20] On June 25, Robles made his 140th appearance with the club, tying him with Tony Meola and Roy Miller for tenth all-time in club history. On August 16, Robles made his CONCACAF Champions League debut in a 1–1 draw against Alianza F.C. in El Salvador.[21]

International

In May 2009, Robles was invited to a May 26 – June 1 senior men's national team training camp, his first camp with the full national team, although he was not named to the official roster for the June 3 and 6 World Cup qualifying matches.[22][23] A week after the conclusion of his first camp, Robles was named to the United States roster for the Confederations Cup.[24][25] On July 11, 2009, Robles made his debut with the United States against Haiti in the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, a game which ended drawn 2–2.[26][27] Robles made his return to the United States national team with a 3–2 friendly win against Iceland on January 31, 2016.

Career statistics

As of November 6, 2016
Club Season League League Cup Domestic Cup Continental Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1. FC Kaiserslautern 2008–09 2000000–200
2009–10 100000–10
Total 210000000210
Karlsruher SC 2010–11 2300000–230
2011–12 500000–50
Total 280000000280
New York Red Bulls 2012 402000–60
2013 3402000–360
2014 340500000390
2015 3404030–410
2016 340201030400
Total 140015040301620
Career total 187015040302090

Honors

Club

Germany 1. FC Kaiserslautern

United States New York Red Bulls

Individual

References

  1. 1 2 Davidson, Gary (January 27, 2007). "Robles opts against MLS, signs with Kaiserslautern in Germany". SoccerTimes.com. Retrieved May 29, 2009.
  2. ↑ "German second division team signs U.S. goalie". ESPNsoccernet. Associated Press. January 31, 2007. Retrieved May 29, 2009.
  3. ↑ Smith, David (May 22, 2009). "Robles: We're in a Good Position". Yanks-Abroad.com. Retrieved May 29, 2009.
  4. ↑ "YA Best XI: Luis Robles". Yanks-Abroad.com. November 19, 2009. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
  5. ↑ Waddell, Clint (August 10, 2010). "Robles Joines Karlsruher SC". Yanks-Abroad.com. Retrieved August 31, 2010.
  6. ↑ "Red Bulls Acquire Goalkeeper Luis Robles". August 8, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
  7. ↑ "New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Luis Robles's long journey to Germany, to obscurity, and back". March 20, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  8. ↑ Panizo, Franco (September 29, 2012). "Henry's Magical Night Lifts Red Bulls Past Toronto FC". New York Red Bulls. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
  9. ↑ "One Grateful Red BullLuis Robles Makes Comeback". WSJ.com.
  10. ↑ "Luis Robles wins 2014 MLS Save of the Year". NewYorkRedBulls.com.
  11. ↑ "New York Red Bulls Town Hall: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly". EmpireOfSoccer.com.
  12. ↑ "Match Recap: Portland Timber 0 New York Red Bulls 2". newyorkredbulls.com. August 20, 2015. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Luis Robles sets New York Red Bulls' all-time record for career shutouts in all competitions". newyorkredbulls.com. November 1, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Luis Robles Wins 2015 Allstate MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award". newyorkredbulls.com. November 19, 2015. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
  15. ↑ "New York Red Bulls extend contracts of Luis Robles, Mike Grella and Sal Zizzo, bring back Shaun Wright-Phillips". MLSsoccer.com. January 25, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
  16. ↑ "New York Red Bulls' Luis Robles sets new MLS ironman record". MLSsoccer.com. April 18, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  17. ↑ "LUIS ROBLES: Ironman Award Presentation". NewYorkRedBulls.com.
  18. ↑ "New York Red Bulls 4, FC Dallas 0: 2016 MLS Match Recap". MLSSoccer.com. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  19. ↑ "MATCH RECAP: Real Salt Lake vs. New York Red Bulls". NewYorkRedBulls.com.
  20. ↑ "Red Bulls' Luis Robles nominated for an ESPY". EmpireOfSoccer.com. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
  21. ↑ "Alianza FC, 1 vs. New York Red Bulls, 1". MLSSoccer.com. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Bradley Names 24-Man Roster to Train For FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Against Costa Rica and Honduras". Chicago: USSF. May 24, 2008. Archived from the original on May 27, 2009. Retrieved May 29, 2009.
  23. ↑ "Robles Invited to U.S. National Team Training Camp". PortlandPilots.com. University of Portland Athletics. May 26, 2009. Retrieved May 29, 2009.
  24. ↑ "Bradley Announces 23-Man FIFA Confederations Cup Roster". Chicago: USSF. June 7, 2009. Archived from the original on June 10, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2009.
  25. ↑ "Ching, Hejduk off US roster for Confederations Cup". USA Today. Associated Press. June 7, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2009.
  26. ↑ "Late strike by Holden salvages tie in local product Robles' debut". Arizona Daily Star. July 12, 2009. Retrieved July 27, 2009.
  27. ↑ "USA ties Haiti on Holden's late goal to win Gold Cup Group B". USA Today. Associated Press. July 12, 2009. Retrieved July 27, 2009.
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