Forward
Robbie Findley
5' 9"
Biography of USMNT soccer player Robbie Findley who spent time with Nottingham Forest and now plays for Real Salt Lake.
Caps: 11
Robbie Findley was called into camp for Trinidad & Tobago’s U23 National Team, and was not part of the USMNT youth soccer teams. He was also a strong regional player for Oregon State in college, not breaking into the national awards picture, but honored by the Pac-10 Conference.
Drafted by Los Angeles in 2007, Findley played all of three months for the club before being traded to Real Salt Lake as part of the Chris Klein deal. He played well for an under performing team, scoring five goals in 15 games, and two in nine games for the Galaxy.
An outside candidate for MLS Rookie of the Year in 2007, Findley made his USMNT debut coming on in the final minute of the 1-0 exhibition win in Switzerland in October, 2007. His strong play at MLS level got him a call-up to the 2010 National Team camp. He took full advantage, making the squad and becoming Jozy Altidore’s strike partner in South Africa. After choosing not to re-sign with Major League Soccer, Findley was picked up by Nottingham Forest in late December, 2010. He returned to MLS and Real Salt Lake for the 2013 season. Findley joined Toronto FC in 2015, switching to the NASL’s Rayo OKC in 2016.
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USMNT Experience
2010
Played in the January friendly against Honduras and against El Salvador in February. Started against Holland on Mach 3rd. Played in the Sendoff Series game against the Czech Republic. Partnered Jozy Altidore in three of the four games in South Africa, missing the Ageria game due to yellow card accumulation. Started against South Africa in Nov 17th.
2007
Made debut coming on in final minute for Clint Dempsey in 1-0 October 17 win over Switzerland in Basel.
Professional Experience
2016
Left MLS for the NASL, signing with Rayo OKC.
2015
Moved to Toronto FC, playing in 25 games and scoring twice.
2014
Made 16 appearances and scored a goal with RSL.
2013
Played in 25 games and scored six goals for Real Salt Lake.
2011-12
Played with Nottingham Forest and on-loan to Gillingham in England.
2010-11
Scored five goals and had four assists for Real Salt Lake. Exited the playoffs against FC Dallas. Signed with Nottingham Forest in December but had to wait until late April to see any playing time after picking up an injury.
2009
12 goals in 27 games for an RSL team that won the MLS Cup as an 8th-seed playing through the Eastern Conference bracket. Had a hat-trick on April 2nd.
2008
Played in 29 of 30 games for RSL with six goals.
2007
Scored six goals in 16 games (11 starts) for Real Salt Lake after being traded from LA with Nathan Sturgis for Chris Klein. Scored twice for LA in nine games (three starts). 16th pick overall in 2007 SuperDraft.
Youth and College
Four years at Oregon State, scoring 28 goals to become its third all-time leading scorer.
