Defender
Eddie Robinson
6' 1"
USMNT defender Eddie Robinson’s bio, international cap and debut goal, and MLS career as a hard‑tackling center back for the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo, highlighting his role in three MLS Cup titles and his post‑retirement work in the Dynamo front office
Caps: 1 | Goals: 1
Eddie Robinson spent his entire professional career with one organization, following the club from San Jose to Houston when the Earthquakes relocated. A fierce competitor and committed teammate, he built his reputation on intensity, physicality, and a willingness to throw himself into every challenge.
That approach paid off. Robinson won four MLS Cup titles—two with San Jose and two with Houston—and became one of the league’s most respected no‑nonsense center backs. In January 2008, Robinson was called into USMNT camp. He made the most of it, scoring on his debut, smashing home a loose ball from a corner in a 2–0 U.S. win.
He retired in 2011 and now works in the Houston Dynamo front office.
Photo by John Todd – ISIPhotos.com
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.
