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Openly gay Rogers joins L.A. Galaxy
Robbie Rogers Soccer Heal
In this Nov. 14, 2009 file photo, Robbie Rogers eyes the ball during a friendly soccer match against Slovakia in Bratislava, Slovakia. - photo by Associated Press
LOS ANGELES — Robbie Rogers is joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in another step by openly gay athletes in professional sports. He told The Associated Press his fears about returning to soccer were eased by the strong support he received from family, fans and players, including Galaxy star Landon Donovan. Now Rogers is ready to accept his role as the league's first openly gay player.