Five years ago, Luis Robles was a forgotten journeyman 'keeper in the midst of a succession of failed efforts to land a job in MLS that would leave him contemplating retirement from pro soccer. This Saturday, if Robles starts for the New York Red Bulls - as he has done in every league game the team has played since September 29, 2012 - he will become the MLS measure of durability and consistency. Again.
Already dubbed the MLS Ironman for his all-time record for consecutive starts and 90-minute games played, Robles will break the league's record for consecutive regular-season appearances if he plays in RBNY's 2017 MLS home-opener against the Colorado Rapids.