Defender
Eddie Robinson
6' 1"
Biography of USMNT soccer player Eddie Robinson who was part of three MLS Cup winners in San Jose and Houston.
Caps: 1 | Goals: 1
A one-club loyalist, Eddie Robinson’s only move came when his team San Jose relocated to Houston. His attitude to teamwork is reflected in his all-out commitment through every game and every tackle, and it has brought its own rewards.
These include three MLS Cup championship rings (one in SJ, two in Houston), and countless accolades that invariably ended with the question, ‘Why has this man not been capped for the USMNT?’ Bob Bradley finally answered this question by calling the uncompromising center-back to training camp in January 2008, then rewarding his efforts with a debut cap against Sweden.
Robinson’s response was typical. A battling performance at the back, and a goal on his debut when he smashed in a loose ball in the penalty box off a corner to help the USMNT start the year with a 2-0 win.
Eddie retired in 2011 and works in the Dynamo front office.
USMNT Experience
2008
Called into January camp, made debut in 2-0 win over Sweden January 19. Started game, played 45 minutes, and scored first goal of the game.
2002
Called up to November training camp. Was on roster for game against El Salvador, but did not play.
Professional Experience
2011
Played in 10 games in his last professional season.
2010
Played in 23 games.
2009
Injured his knee and only played in one game.
2008
Played in 20 games, starting 19.
2007
Won MLS Cup with Houston for the second successive year, anchoring the league’s tightest defense throughout the season. Made 29 starts over the whole season, missing games only due to suspensions. Scored twice, assisted twice.
2006
Lead Houston to MLS Cup, making 28 starts in all, and registering two goals and four assists.
2005
Made 31 starts in all for San Jose inn their final season before moving to Houston.
2004
Injury-blighted season restricted him to just nine games (six starts).
2003
Made 13 starts in regular season (one goal, one assist) and then three starts in post-season as SJ beat Chicago 4-2 at MLS Cup.
2002
Began to establish himself in San Jose team with 21 games in all (18 starts), including two goals and an assist.
2001
Played just one game in first season with the Quakes.
