CARSON, Calif. (Wednesday, June 1, 2016) – LA Galaxy forward Robbie Keane has been named to the 23-man roster to represent the Republic of Ireland in the UEFA European Championship 2016, marking his second-straight UEFA Euro tournament. EURO 2016 will be held in France from Friday, June 10, through Sunday, July 10.
Keane will miss the Galaxy’s MLS matches against Sporting Kansas City (June 2), Toronto FC (June 18) and the Colorado Rapids (June 22) in addition to further matches should Ireland advance from the group stage.
Ireland are in Group E alongside Sweden, Belgium and Italy during the 15th edition of the European Championship.