Luis Robles
Encyclopedia
Luis Robles is an American
soccer goalkeeper who currently plays for Karlsruher SC
. He signed a two-year deal to play at the Wildparkstadion
on August 8, 2010. He was given the number 32.
Pilots
, making a school-record 346 saves during his college career. He also played two seasons for the Boulder Rapids Reserve in the USL Premier Development League
.
club D.C. United
with the 50th overall selection in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft
, however, he decided to pass up MLS and signed with Kaiserslautern in January 2007. Robles made his league debut on October 17, 2008 against Rot Weiss Ahlen. He had been thrust into the starting role due to an injury to incumbent starter Tobias Sippel
and outperformed fellow backup and German youth international Kevin Trapp. 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
. As a result, he entered the 2009–10 season
as the backup once again. After making few appearances in 2009–10, which saw Kaiserslautern promoted for the 2010–11 Fußball-Bundesliga
season, Robles was not retained by the club. He then signed a two-year deal with 2. Fußball-Bundesliga
club Karlsruher SC
.
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. A week after the conclusion of his first camp, Robles was named to the United States roster for the Confederations Cup
. 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.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer goalkeeper who currently plays for Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC is a German association football club, based in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. KSC rose out of the consolidation of a number of predecessor clubs. They currently play in the 2...
. He signed a two-year deal to play at the Wildparkstadion
Wildparkstadion
The Wildparkstadion is a football stadium located in Karlsruhe, Germany. It is the home of the football club Karlsruher SC.It is located northeast of the Karlsruhe castle and is located in part of the former deer park of the Grand Dukes of Baden in the Hardtwald, hence the name...
on August 8, 2010. He was given the number 32.
Career
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 PortlandUniversity of Portland
The University of Portland is a private Roman Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon. It is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross and is the sister school of the University of Notre Dame. Founded in 1901, UP has a student body of about 3,600 students...
Pilots
Portland Pilots
The Portland Pilots were a Class-B minor league baseball team in Portland, Maine out of the New England League. Created in 1946 as the Portland Gulls, the Pilots lasted until 1949, when the New England League collapsed...
, making a school-record 346 saves during his college career. He also played two seasons for the Boulder Rapids Reserve in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
.
Professional
He was drafted by Major League SoccerMajor League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
club D.C. United
D.C. United
D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
with the 50th overall selection in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft
2007 MLS SuperDraft
The 2007 MLS SuperDraft, was held in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 12, 2007. It was the eighth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection belonged to expansion team Toronto FC.The SuperDraft was followed by the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft....
, however, he decided to pass up MLS and signed with Kaiserslautern in January 2007. Robles made his league debut on October 17, 2008 against Rot Weiss Ahlen. He had been thrust into the starting role due to an injury to incumbent starter Tobias Sippel
Tobias Sippel
Tobias Sippel is a German football goalkeeper who plays for 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the Fußball-Bundesliga.-Early career:Sippel began his football career playing for his hometown club of SV 1911 Bad Dürkheim...
and outperformed fellow backup and German youth international Kevin Trapp. 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
Marco Kurz
Marco Kurz is a retired German footballer who is now a coach of 1. FC Kaiserslautern.-External links:*...
– because of his inclusion in the United States squad at the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup
2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup
The 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the tenth edition of the Gold Cup competition, and the twentieth association football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean . It was contested from 3 July to 26 July 2009 in the United States. This competition was the fourth tournament...
. As a result, he entered the 2009–10 season
2009–10 2. Fußball-Bundesliga
-Personnel and sponsorship:-Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:...
as the backup once again. After making few appearances in 2009–10, which saw Kaiserslautern promoted for the 2010–11 Fußball-Bundesliga
2010–11 Fußball-Bundesliga
The 2010–11 Fußball-Bundesliga was the 48th season of the Fußball-Bundesliga, Germany's premier football league. The season started on the weekend of 21 August 2010 with the traditional season opening match involving the defending champions and ended with the last games on 14 May 2011. The winter...
season, Robles was not retained by the club. He then signed a two-year deal with 2. Fußball-Bundesliga
2010–11 2. Fußball-Bundesliga
The 2010–11 2. Fußball-Bundesliga was the 37th season of the 2. Fußball-Bundesliga, Germany's second tier of its football league system. The season started on the weekend of 21 August 2010 and ended with the last games on 15 May 2011...
club Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC is a German association football club, based in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. KSC rose out of the consolidation of a number of predecessor clubs. They currently play in the 2...
.
International
In May 2009, Robles was invited to a May 26–June 1 senior men's national teamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
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. A week after the conclusion of his first camp, Robles was named to the United States roster for the Confederations Cup
2009 FIFA Confederations Cup
The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup was the eighth Confederations Cup, and was held in South Africa from 14 June to 28 June 2009 as a prelude to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The draw was held on 22 November 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The opening match was played at Ellis Park...
. On July 11, 2009, Robles made his debut with the United States
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
against Haiti
Haiti national football team
The Haiti national football team represents Haiti in association football and is controlled by the Fédération Haïtienne de Football, the governing body for football in Haiti. Haiti's home ground is Stade Sylvio Cator in Port-au-Prince and their head coach is Edson Tavares...
in the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup
2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup
The 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the tenth edition of the Gold Cup competition, and the twentieth association football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean . It was contested from 3 July to 26 July 2009 in the United States. This competition was the fourth tournament...
, a game which ended drawn 2–2.
External links
- Luis Robles, player profile at 1. FC Kaiserslautern official website
- 2006 Men's Soccer Roster: No. 1 Luis Robles, profile at University of Portland Pilots official website