Midfielder Robbie Rogers, entering the game for teammate Juninho in the 77th minute Sunday night, became the first openly gay male athlete in a major U.S. sports league when he made his debut for the Galaxy on Sunday night in a 4-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders. (Jeff Gross / Getty Images)
Galaxy midfielder Robbie Rogers looks to pass against Sounders defender DeAndre Yedlin in the second half of their game on Sunday night at Home Depot Center. (Jeff Gross / Getty Images)
Galaxy midfielder Robbie Rogers, a former U.S. national team player, defends against Seattle’s DeAndre Yedlin in the second half Sunday night. (Michael Nelson / EPA)
Robbie Rogers waves to fans as he exits the field at Home Depot Center at the end of the first half Sunday night. (Michael Nelson / EPA)
Robbie Rogers, a Huntington Beach native, joins teammates in listening to the national anthem before their game against the Seattle Sounders on Sunday night at Home Depot Center. (Michael Nelson / EPA)
Galaxy midfielder Robbie Rogers takes part with teammates in warming up before the game against the Seattle Sounders on Sunday night. (Michael Nelson / EPA)
Galaxy midfielder Robbie Rogers is greeted by Sounders Coach Sigi Schmid before the start of their game on Sunday night at Home Depot Center. (Jeff Gross / Getty Images)
Robbie Rogers stretches as the Galaxy players loosen up before the start of their game against Seattle on Sunday night at Home Depot Center. (Michael Nelson / EPA)
Galaxy midfielder Robbie Rogers chats with Sounders midfielder Brad Evans before the start of their game at Home Depot Center on Sunday night. (Jeff Gross / Getty Images)
