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'{{short description|American soccer player}} {{Use American English|date=September 2021}} {{Use mdy dates|date=September 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Miles Robinson | image = | fullname = Miles Gordon Robinson<ref>{{cite web |title=40-Player National Team Roster - 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup |url=http://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019_Concacaf_Gold_Cup_Preliminary_Lists_May_20.pdf |website=CONCACAF (PDF)}}</ref> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|3|14}} | birth_place = [[Arlington, Massachusetts]], United States | height = {{convert|1.88|m|order=flip}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Miles Robinson |url=https://www.atlutd.com/players/miles-robinson/ |access-date=21 August 2022 |publisher=FC Cincinnati }}</ref> | position = [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|Center-back]] | currentclub = [[FC Cincinnati]] | clubnumber = 12 | youthyears1 = 2010–2014 | youthclubs1 = [[Boston Bolts (USL)|FC Boston Bolts]] | collegeyears1 = 2015–2016 | college1 = [[Syracuse Orange men's soccer|Syracuse Orange]] | collegecaps1 = 42 | collegegoals1 = 8 | years1 = 2016 | clubs1 = [[Boston Bolts (USL)|FC Boston]] | caps1 = 6 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2017–2023 | clubs2 = [[Atlanta United FC|Atlanta United]] | caps2 = 123 | goals2 = 3 | years3 = 2017 | clubs3 = → [[Charleston Battery]] (loan) | caps3 = 6 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2018 | clubs4 = → [[Atlanta United 2]] (loan) | caps4 = 14 | goals4 = 1 | years5 = 2024– | clubs5 = [[FC Cincinnati]] | caps5 = 17 | goals5 = 1 | nationalyears1 = 2016 | nationalteam1 = [[United States men's national under-20 soccer team|United States U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 8 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2019 | nationalteam2 = [[United States men's national under-23 soccer team|United States U23]] | nationalcaps2 = 3 | nationalgoals2 = 1 | nationalyears3 = 2019– | nationalteam3 = [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] | nationalcaps3 = 29 | nationalgoals3 = 3 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Country|{{fb|USA}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[CONCACAF Gold Cup]]}} {{Medal|W|[[2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup|2021]]|}} {{Medal|Competition|[[CONCACAF Nations League]]}} {{Medal|W|[[2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals|2023 United States]]|}} {{Medal|W|[[2024 CONCACAF Nations League Finals|2024 United States]]|}} | club-update = July 13, 2024 | nationalteam-update = March 21, 2024 }} '''Miles Gordon Robinson''' (born March 14, 1997) is an American professional [[Association football|soccer]] player who plays as a [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|center-back]] for [[Major League Soccer]] club [[FC Cincinnati]] and the [[United States men's national soccer team|United States national team]]. Born in [[Arlington, Massachusetts|Arlington]], [[Massachusetts]], Robinson began his career with [[Boston Bolts (USL)|FC Boston Bolts]] before playing [[College soccer in the United States|college soccer]] with the [[Syracuse Orange men's soccer|Syracuse Orange]]. After two seasons with Syracuse, Robinson was drafted with the second overall pick in the [[2017 MLS SuperDraft]] by expansion club Atlanta United. He initially did not feature for the side, and was loaned out to the [[Charleston Battery]] in 2017, followed by reserve affiliate [[Atlanta United 2]] in 2018. From the [[2019 Atlanta United FC season|2019 season]], Robinson began appearing as a regular starter for the club following the arrival of [[Frank de Boer]] as head coach. Robinson made his senior debut for the [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] in September 2019. In July 2021, he was selected as part of the 23-man squad for the [[2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup|CONCACAF Gold Cup]]. In the final against [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]], Robinson scored the winner in extra-time to give the United States the championship. ==Early life== Robinson was raised in [[Arlington, Massachusetts|Arlington]], [[Massachusetts]].<ref name="dss1">{{cite news |last1=Longshore |first1=Jason |title=2017 MLS SuperDraft Player Profile: Miles Robinson |url=https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2017/1/9/14200114/2017-mls-superdraft-player-profile-miles-robinson |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Dirty South Soccer |date=January 9, 2017}}</ref> His interest in soccer began when watching his older sister, Rebecca, play in local matches and he began playing organized soccer when he was four years old.<ref name="tbg1">{{cite news |last1=Hass |first1=Trevor |title='Nothing fazes him:' Poise has helped Arlington's Miles Robinson develop into a USMNT Gold Cup starter |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/soccer/2021/07/13/arlington-miles-robinson-usmnt-gold-cup-starter/ |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=The Boston Globe |date=July 13, 2021}}</ref> He attended [[Arlington High School (Massachusetts)|Arlington High School]], where he played for the school's basketball team.<ref name="awl1">{{cite news |last1=Hastings |first1=Doug |title=Miles Robinson a standout for Arlington High boys basketball |url=https://arlington.wickedlocal.com/article/20150129/SPORTS/150125993 |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Arlington Wicked Local |date=January 29, 2015}}</ref> During his junior season, Robinson was the Middlesex League co-MVP and lead his team in scoring, assists, rebounds, and steals.<ref name="espn1">{{cite news |last1=Flynn |first1=Sean |title=Versatility name of Arlington's unbeaten game |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/high-school/post/_/id/35757/versatility-name-of-arlingtons-unbeaten-game |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=ESPN |date=February 8, 2015}}</ref> John Bowler, his basketball coach at Arlington, praised Robinson's abilities on the court: "His IQ, where he is supposed to be and changing speeds, is just unbelievable. Even though you know he's quick, he'll lull you to sleep. If you relax for a second, with one step, he's right by you."<ref name="awl1"/> In soccer, Robinson was part of the youth team at [[Boston Bolts (USL)|FC Boston Bolts]], meaning he couldn't participate with the soccer team at Arlington High School.<ref name="awl1"/> Brian Ainscough, the chief executive officer for the Bolts, singled out Robinson's build and potential at a young age: "He was this kid that was 5-foot-9, with a size-13 shoe, looking like Bambi... We’re lucky we have him as a soccer player, so be happy with that."<ref name="tbg1"/> ==College== In 2015, Robinson committed to playing [[College soccer in the United States|college soccer]] at [[Syracuse University]], joining [[Ian McIntyre (soccer)|Ian McIntyre's]] [[Syracuse Orange men's soccer|Orange]].<ref name="tds1">{{cite news |last1=Eskilson |first1=J.R. |last2=Clark |first2=Travis |title=Boys Commitments: 'Cuse continues to build |url=https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/club-soccer-articles/boys-commitments:-cuse-continues-to-build_aid32395 |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Top Drawer Soccer |date=January 15, 2014}}</ref> He made his debut for the side on August 28, 2015, starting in a 2–1 opening day defeat against the [[Hofstra Pride]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Hofstra Pride 2–1 Syracuse Orange |url=https://cuse.com/sports/mens-soccer/stats/2015/hofstra/boxscore/7114 |website=Syracuse Orange}}</ref> On September 19, Robinson scored his first goal for Syracuse in a 3–1 away defeat against the [[Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's soccer|Wake Forest Demon Deacons]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Wake Forest Demon Deacons 3–1 Syracuse Orange |url=https://cuse.com/sports/mens-soccer/stats/2015/wake-forest/boxscore/7119 |website=Syracuse Orange}}</ref> As a freshman, Robinson started all 25 matches for Syracuse, scoring four goals.<ref name="syra1">{{cite news |last1=Kramer |first1=Lindsay |title=Syracuse men's soccer player competing for U-20 national team spot |url=https://www.syracuse.com/orangesports/2016/01/syracuse_mens_soccer_player_competing_for_u-20_national_team_spot.html |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Syracuse.com |date=January 4, 2016}}</ref> In November 2015, following a victory over [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's soccer|Notre Dame]], Syracuse qualified for the [[2015 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament|NCAA Tournament]] with a record best for the program sixth seed.<ref name="orange1">{{cite news |title=Orange Earns Program-Best Sixth Seed in NCAA Tournament |url=https://cuse.com/news/2015/11/16/MSOC_1116153917.aspx |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Syracuse Orange |date=November 16, 2021}}</ref> Robinson started for Syracuse in their first three matches of the tournament, leading the Orange to the [[2015 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament#College Cup 2|College Cup]] in [[Kansas City, Kansas|Kansas City]].<ref name="syra1"/> On December 11, Robinson started in Syracuse's opening College Cup match against the [[Clemson Tigers men's soccer|Clemson Tigers]]. He helped the Orange keep a clean sheet through extra time, however the side would be knocked out 4–1 in the penalty shootout.<ref>{{cite web |title=Syracuse Orange 0–0 Clemson Tigers |url=https://cuse.com/sports/mens-soccer/stats/2015/clemson/boxscore/7374 |website=Syracuse Orange}}</ref> Prior to the NCAA Tournament, Robinson earned a spot in the [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] (ACC) All-Tournament Team.<ref>{{cite news |title=Syracuse men's soccer earns first ACC title by beating Notre Dame, 1-0 |url=https://www.syracuse.com/orangesports/2015/11/syracuse_mens_soccer_earns_first_acc_title_by_beating_notre_dame_1-0.html |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Syracuse.com |date=November 15, 2021}}</ref> During his sophomore season, Robinson earned the ACC Defensive Player of the Year award, starting all 17 matches for Syracuse, scoring another four goals.<ref name="syra3">{{cite news |last1=Mink |first1=Nick |title=Former Syracuse soccer player Miles Robinson nets extra-time goal to lift USA over Mexico in Gold Cup |url=https://www.syracuse.com/orangesports/2021/08/former-syracuse-soccer-player-miles-robinson-nets-extra-time-goal-to-lift-usa-over-mexico-in-gold-cup.html |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Syracuse.com |date=August 2, 2021}}</ref> He once again helped Syracuse qualify for the [[2016 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament|2016 NCAA Tournament]] but couldn't prevent the side from falling 1–0 against the [[North Carolina Tar Heels men's soccer|North Carolina Tar Heels]] in the third round.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kramer |first1=Lindsay |title=North Carolina boots Syracuse soccer out of NCAA Tournament |url=https://www.syracuse.com/orangesports/2016/11/syracuse_soccer_vs_north_carolina.html |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Syracuse.com |date=November 27, 2016}}</ref> On December 10, 2016, Robinson was named into the [[United Soccer Coaches|National Soccer Coaches Association]] NCAA Division I Men's All-America First Team, being joined by future [[Atlanta United FC|Atlanta United]] teammates [[Gordon Wild]] and [[Julian Gressel]].<ref>{{cite news |title=NCAA Division I Men's All-America Teams announced |url=https://www.soccerwire.com/news/ncaa-division-i-mens-all-america-teams-announced/ |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=SoccerWire |date=December 10, 2016}}</ref> ==Club career== ===FC Boston=== Following the [[2015 NCAA Division I men's soccer season|2015 college season]], Robinson joined [[Boston Bolts (USL)|FC Boston]], the semi-professional outfit of his youth club FC Boston Bolts, in the [[USL League Two|Premier Development League]].<ref name="dss1"/> He made his debut on May 21, 2016, against [[F.A. Euro]], starting in the 3–1 away victory.<ref>{{cite web |title=F.A. Euro 1–3 FC Boston |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/game/show/13188501?referrer=2353422 |website=USL League Two}}</ref> Robinson played six matches during his time with FC Boston and following the season, was named as the top defender among college prospects by the [[United Soccer League]].<ref>{{cite news |title=TOP PDL SOCCER PLAYERS — GOALIES & DEFENDERS |url=https://www.soccertoday.com/top-pdl-soccer-players-goalies-defenders/ |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=SoccerToday |date=November 2, 2016}}</ref> ===Atlanta United=== On January 4, 2017, Robinson elected to leave [[Syracuse University|Syracuse]] early and signed a [[Generation Adidas]] contract with [[Major League Soccer]], allowing him to be selected in the [[2017 MLS SuperDraft]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kramer |first1=Lindsay |title=Syracuse soccer star leaves school early for MLS career |url=https://www.syracuse.com/orangesports/2017/01/syracuse_soccer_star_leaves_school_early_for_mls_career.html |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Syracuse.com |date=January 4, 2017}}</ref> Robinson was selected as the second overall pick in the draft on January 13 by expansion side [[Atlanta United FC|Atlanta United]], just behind first pick [[Abu Danladi]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hastings |first1=Doug |title=Miles Robinson drafted by Atlanta in MLS draft |url=https://arlington.wickedlocal.com/sports/20170113/miles-robinson-drafted-by-atlanta-in-mls-draft |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Arlington Wicked Local |date=January 13, 2017}}</ref> ====Loan to Charleston Battery==== On May 23, 2017, after only appearing on the bench for [[Atlanta United FC|Atlanta United]], Robinson joined [[USL Championship|United Soccer League]] club [[Charleston Battery]] on a short-term loan.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Quintana |first1=Eric |title=Atlanta United loan three to the Charleston Battery |url=https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2017/5/23/15680596/atlanta-united-loan-battery-goslin-robinson-tambakis |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Dirty South Soccer |date=May 23, 2017}}</ref> He made his professional debut for Charleston two days later in their 1–0 away victory over [[Philadelphia Union II|Bethlehem Steel]], partnering with [[Taylor Mueller]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Bethlehem Steel 0–1 Charleston Battery |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/05/25/united-states/mls-reserve-league/bethlehem-steel/charleston-battery/2406009/ |website=Soccerway}}</ref> On July 26, Robinson scored his first goal for the Battery, an 11th-minute opener in a 2–2 draw against the [[Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC|Pittsburgh Riverhounds]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Pittsburgh Riverhounds 22 Charleston Battery |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/07/27/united-states/mls-reserve-league/pittsburgh-riverhounds/charleston-battery/2406146/ |website=Soccerway}}</ref> ====Return to Atlanta United==== On June 14, 2017, Robinson returned from his loan with [[Charleston Battery]] temporarily to make his debut for [[Atlanta United FC|Atlanta United]] in their [[U.S. Open Cup]] match against the Battery themselves. He started next to [[Anton Walkes]] as Atlanta United won 3–2.<ref>{{cite web |title=Atlanta United 3–2 Charleston Battery |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/06/15/united-states/us-open-cup/atlanta-united/charleston-battery/2456906/ |website=Soccerway}}</ref> This would be Robinson's only appearance for Atlanta United in his debut professional season.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Galarcep |first1=Ives |title=Atlanta United 2018 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more |url=https://www.goal.com/en-bh/news/atlanta-united-2018-season-preview-roster-projected-lineup/1oyyhrm25kord10e41h7p6dcma |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Goal.com |date=February 23, 2018}}</ref> Robinson began the next season on the bench for Atlanta United against the [[Vancouver Whitecaps FC]] on March 17, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Atlanta United 4–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2018/03/18/united-states/mls/atlanta-united/vancouver-whitecaps-fc/2710338/ |website=Soccerway}}</ref> On March 24, Robinson appeared for [[Atlanta United 2]], the club's reserve affiliate in the United Soccer League, against [[New York Red Bulls II]], starting in the 3–1 victory.<ref>{{cite web |title=Atlanta United 2 4–1 New York Red Bulls II |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2018/03/25/united-states/mls-reserve-league/atlanta-united-2/new-york-rb-ii/2714966/ |website=Soccerway}}</ref> On April 7, Robinson made his first league appearance after [[Leandro González Pírez]] was suspended. Starting for head coach [[Gerardo Martino|Tata Martino]] in a back three against [[Los Angeles FC]], Atlanta won 5–0 at home.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Denman |first1=Taylor |title=Miles Robinson got his first MLS start after two matches with United 2 |url=https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/sports/miles-robinson-got-his-first-mls-start-after-two-matches-with-united-2/article_6e4fc374-da3a-5c23-acaf-573cb238de5b.html |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Gwinnett Daily Post |date=April 9, 2018}}</ref> He made only 14 appearances for Atlanta United in 2018, two of which came in the [[2018 MLS Cup Playoffs|2018 MLS playoffs]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cleveland |first1=Parker |title=Atlanta United Final Exams: Miles Robinson |url=https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2019/1/6/18168566/atlanta-united-final-exams-miles-robinson-2018-mls-cup-champions-forget-about-fc-dallas |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Dirty South Soccer |date=January 6, 2019}}</ref> On November 11, due to an injury to starter [[Jeff Larentowicz]], Robinson was included in the starting line-up for Atlanta United against [[New York City FC]] in the [[2018 MLS Cup Playoffs#Conference semifinals|Eastern Conference semifinals]] second-leg. He held his own in the back three as Atlanta United won 3–1 and advanced on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Haller |first1=Steve |title=Orange in the Pros: Men's Soccer Edition |url=https://www.nunesmagician.com/2018/11/15/18096129/orange-in-the-pros-mens-soccer-edition-syracuse-msoc-mls |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Nunes Magician |date=November 15, 2018}}</ref> Robinson was then selected to the bench for Atlanta United in [[MLS Cup 2018]] against the [[Portland Timbers]], but he did not come off the bench as his side won 2–0, winning the championship.<ref>{{cite web |title=Atlanta United 2–0 Portland Timbers |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2018/12/09/united-states/mls/atlanta-united/portland-timbers-mls/2942541/ |website=Soccerway}}</ref> Following the 2018 season, Robinson had a breakthrough season in [[2019 Atlanta United FC season|2019]] under new head coach [[Frank de Boer]].<ref name="dss5">{{cite news |last1=Soto |first1=Kyle |title=Atlanta United Report Cards: Miles Robinson |url=https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2019/11/11/20949974/atlanta-united-report-cards-miles-robinson |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Dirty South Soccer |date=November 11, 2019}}</ref> He made his North American debut on February 21 against [[C.S. Herediano|Herediano]] in the [[CONCACAF Champions League]]. He started alongside González Pírez and [[Michael Parkhurst]] as Atlanta United were defeated 3–1 away.<ref>{{cite web |title=Herediano 3–1 Atlanta United |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2019/02/22/nc-america/concacaf-champions-league/cs-herediano/atlanta-united/2943572/ |website=Soccerway}}</ref> He started the second leg matchup as well which saw Atlanta United win 4–0, advancing 5–3 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web |title=Atlanta United 4–0 Herediano |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2019/03/01/nc-america/concacaf-champions-league/atlanta-united/cs-herediano/2943580/ |website=Soccerway}}</ref> Under de Boer, Robinson became a solid starter for Atlanta United's defense, as he started in 33 out of 34 matches during the regular season.<ref name="dss5"/> On June 18, Robinson scored his first competitive goal for Atlanta United in their 3–2 victory over the [[Columbus Crew]] in the [[U.S. Open Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Columbus Crew 2–3 Atlanta United |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2019/06/19/united-states/us-open-cup/columbus-crew/atlanta-united/3029673/ |website=Soccerway}}</ref> On August 14, 2019, Robinson came on as a substitute in Atlanta United's 3–2 victory over Mexican side [[Club América|América]] in the [[2019 Campeones Cup|Campeones Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Atlanta United 3–2 Club America |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2019/08/15/nc-america/campeones-cup/atlanta-united/club-de-futbol-america/3074886/ |website=Soccerway}}</ref> He was then selected to start in the [[2019 U.S. Open Cup Final|U.S. Open Cup Final]] on August 27 against [[Minnesota United FC|Minnesota United]], as Atlanta United won 2–1. This was Robinson's second major trophy.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Roberson |first1=Doug |title=Atlanta United wins U.S. Open Cup |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-united-wins-open-cup/cYejKbIMZjEDxKkRxg4MCO/ |access-date=September 8, 2021 |work=Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=August 27, 2021}}</ref> Following the end of the regular season, Robinson finished third in the voting for MLS Defender of the Year, finishing behind [[Ike Opara]] and [[Walker Zimmerman]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bogert |first1=Tom |title=Minnesota United's Ike Opara wins 2019 MLS Defender of the Year |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/minnesota-uniteds-ike-opara-wins-2019-mls-defender-year |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Major League Soccer |date=October 17, 2019}}</ref> He was then selected into the MLS Best XI for the [[2019 Major League Soccer season|2019 season]].<ref>{{cite news |title=2019 MLS Best XI |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/2019-mls-best-xi |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Major League Soccer |date=October 29, 2019}}</ref> On October 8, 2019, Robinson signed a new contract with Atlanta United, keeping him with the club until 2023.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Roberson |first1=Miles |title=Miles Robinson agrees to new contract with Atlanta United |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/soccer/miles-robinson-agrees-new-contract-with-atlanta-united/JZGTLwc86PAK8mJwJ6dt6O/ |access-date=September 8, 2021 |work=Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=October 8, 2019}}</ref> In October 2019, while away with the [[United States men's national soccer team|United States national team]], Robinson suffered a hamstring injury which would rule him out of the [[MLS Cup|MLS Cup Playoffs]], ending his season.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sigal |first1=Jonathan |title=Atlanta United's Miles Robinson ruled out of Eastern Conference Final against Toronto FC |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/atlanta-uniteds-miles-robinson-ruled-out-eastern-conference-final-against-toront |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Major League Soccer |date=October 28, 2019}}</ref> The next season, following his recovery, Robinson suffered a quad strain during the club's pre-season match against [[Leones Negros UdeG|Leones Negros]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bonn |first1=Kyle |title=Atlanta United defender Robinson suffers quad strain |url=https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2020/02/12/atlanta-united-defender-robinson-suffers-quad-strain/ |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=NBC Sports |date=February 12, 2020}}</ref> The injury meant that Robinson would miss Atlanta United's opening round matches against [[F.C. Motagua|Motagua]] in the Champions League and their first two league matches against [[Nashville SC]] and [[FC Cincinnati]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Roberson |first1=Doug |title=No Castro, Rossetto with Atlanta United yet |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/castro-rossetto-with-atlanta-united-yet/pE9mf1fNVK6S66q5fYW3TP/ |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=AJC |date=March 4, 2020}}</ref> Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in the United States|COVID-19 pandemic]], play was temporarily suspended until July, when Atlanta United entered the [[MLS is Back Tournament]].<ref name="ajc1">{{cite news |last1=Roberson |first1=Doug |title=Oh, hello! Re-introducing Atlanta United's roster |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/hello-introducing-atlanta-united-roster/WBnwFF10oetWPP3FTiaDUM/ |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=AJC |date=July 10, 2020}}</ref> Robinson was listed in the squad as healthy.<ref name="ajc1"/> He made his first competitive appearance of the season on July 11 in their opener against the [[New York Red Bulls]], starting as Atlanta were defeated 1–0.<ref>{{cite web |title=Atlanta United 0–1 New York Red Bulls |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/07/12/united-states/mls/atlanta-united/new-york-red-bulls/3281258/ |website=Soccerway}}</ref> He made 18 appearances during the [[2020 Atlanta United FC season|2020 season]], but couldn't help the club avoid missing the playoffs for the first time in club history.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Myers |first1=Jacob |title=Columbus 2, Atlanta 1: Zelarayan, Zardes fend off United, Crew clinches No. 3 seed in East |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/mls/columbus-crew/2020/11/08/columbus-2-atlanta-1-lucas-zelarayan-crew-clinch-home-playoff-game/6214919002/ |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Dispatch |date=November 8, 2020}}</ref> On August 4, 2021, Robinson was selected to represent Major League Soccer in the [[2021 MLS All-Star Game|MLS All-Star Game]] against the [[Liga MX|Liga MX All-Stars]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bagriansky |first1=Josh |title=Miles Robinson Selected for 2021 MLS All Star Game |url=https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2021/8/4/22609722/miles-robinson-selected-for-2021-mls-all-star-game |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Dirty South Soccer |date=August 4, 2021}}</ref> He came on as a substitute during the match on August 25 at [[Banc of California Stadium]] in [[Los Angeles]] as the MLS All-Stars won 3–2 in the penalty shootout.<ref>{{cite web |title=MLS All-Stars 1–1 Liga MX All-Stars |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/08/26/world/mls-all-star/mls-all-star-team/liga-mx-all-stars/3513526/ |website=Soccerway}}</ref> On May 7, 2022, Robinson tore his left Achilles tendon during an MLS match against the Chicago Fire.<ref>{{cite news |last1=MLSSoccer|first1=Staff |title=Atlanta United, USMNT center back Miles Robinson ruptures Achilles tendon |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/usmnt-center-back-miles-robinson-exits-atlanta-united-match-with-leg-injury/ |access-date=June 1, 2022 |work=MLS |date=May 9, 2022}}</ref> He underwent surgery on May 9, 2022, with the recovery expected to prevent him from playing in the upcoming [[2022 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Goff|first1=Steven|title=USMNT's Miles Robinson likely to miss World Cup after injury |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/05/09/miles-robinson-usmnt-injury-world-cup/ |access-date=June 1, 2022 |newspaper=Washington Post|date=May 9, 2022}}</ref> ===FC Cincinnati=== On January 3, 2024, Robinson signed as a free agent with [[FC Cincinnati]] on a one-year deal, with Cincinnati having the option to extend the deal for another year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fccincinnati.com/news/fc-cincinnati-sign-defender-miles-robinson|title=FC Cincinnati sign defender Miles Robinson &#124; FC Cincinnati|website=fccincinnati}}</ref> ==International career== Robinson has represented the United States at the [[United States men's national under-20 soccer team|under-20]] and [[United States men's national under-23 soccer team|under-23]] levels.<ref name="tbg1"/> In 2013, he was invited to train with the [[United States men's national under-18 soccer team|under-18]] side.<ref name="espn1"/> Following his freshman season at [[Syracuse Orange men's soccer|Syracuse]], Robinson was called into the under-20 side by [[Tab Ramos]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Haller |first1=Steve |title=Syracuse Men's Soccer: Miles Robinson Called Up to US U-20 National Team |url=https://www.nunesmagician.com/2016/1/4/10707878/syracuse-mens-soccer-miles-robinson-called-up-to-us-u-20-national-team |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Nunes Magician |date=January 4, 2016}}</ref> In July 2016, Robinson started in every match for the under-20's during the 2016 NTC Invitational.<ref>{{cite news |title=Robinson, U.S. Claim Under-20 Men's NTC Invitational Title |url=https://cuse.com/news/2016/7/6/mens-soccer-robinson-us-claim-under-20-mens-ntc-invitational-title |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Syracuse Orange |date=July 6, 2016}}</ref> On March 19, 2019, Robinson was named by [[Jason Kreis]] into the under-23 side which would play three friendlies that month in preparation for [[Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|2020 Olympic qualification]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sigal |first1=Jonathan |title=Miles Robinson named to U.S. U-23 team |url=https://www.nesoccerjournal.com/miles-robinson-named-to-u-s-u-23-team/ |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=NE Soccer Journal |date=March 19, 2019}}</ref> He made his debut for the team on March 22 against [[Egypt national under-23 football team|Egypt]], coming on as a halftime substitute in the 2–0 defeat.<ref>{{cite web |title=United States U23 0–2 Egypt U23 |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2019/03/22/world/under-23-friendlies/united-states-u23/egypt-under-23/3000245/ |website=Soccerway}}</ref> In February 2021, Robinson was selected again by Kreis into the preliminary roster prior for qualification but was not released by [[Atlanta United FC|Atlanta United]] as they were preparing for the upcoming [[2021 Atlanta United FC season|2021 season]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hunte |first1=Sydney |title=Atlanta United not releasing its players for Olympic qualifying makes sense, but... |url=https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2021/3/1/22307540/george-bello-miles-robinson-brooks-lennon-usmnt-pre-olympic-training-camp |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Dirty South Soccer |date=March 1, 2021}}</ref> On August 28, 2019, Robinson was called into the [[United States men's national soccer team|senior national team]] by [[Gregg Berhalter]] for two September friendlies against [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]] and [[Uruguay national football team|Uruguay]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hunte |first1=Sydney |title=Miles Robinson, Brad Guzan called into U.S. men's national team for September friendlies |url=https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2019/8/28/20836773/miles-robinson-usmnt-callup-friendlies-atlanta-united |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Dirty South Soccer |date=August 28, 2019}}</ref> He proceeded to make his international debut on September 6 against Mexico at [[MetLife Stadium]], coming on as a 58th-minute substitute in a 3–0 defeat.<ref>{{cite web |title=United States 0–3 Mexico |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2019/09/07/world/friendlies/united-states-of-america/mexico/3075127/ |website=Soccerway}}</ref> In December 2019, after returning to Atlanta United injured, thus missing the MLS playoffs, his club declined to release Robinson for the January 2020 friendlies.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Nicholas Quillen |first1=Ian |title=Atlanta United declined to release Miles Robinson, Brad Guzan, Brooks Lennon |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/report-atlanta-declined-release-miles-robinson-brad-guzan-brooks-lennon |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Major League Soccer |date=December 30, 2019}}</ref> He would return to the national team setup in January 2021, being called into camp that month.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Carlisle |first1=Jeff |title=Altidore headlines call-ups for USMNT's January training camp |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usa/story/4280417/altidore-headlines-call-ups-for-usmnts-january-training-camp |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=ESPN |date=January 5, 2021}}</ref> On January 31, Robinson scored his first international goal against [[Trinidad and Tobago national football team|Trinidad and Tobago]], the fifth in a 7–0 victory in Orlando.<ref>{{cite web |title=United States 7–0 Trinidad and Tobago |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/02/01/world/friendlies/united-states-of-america/trinidad-and-tobago/3446355/ |website=Soccerway}}</ref> In July 2021, Robinson was named into the 23-man United States squad for the [[2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup]].<ref name="sbi1">{{cite news |last1=Galarcep |first1=Ives |title=Miles Robinson enters Gold Cup with a chance to secure a USMNT starting role |url=https://sbisoccer.com/2021/07/miles-robinson-enters-gold-cup-with-a-chance-to-secure-a-usmnt-starting-role |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=SBI Soccer |date=July 11, 2021}}</ref> Going into the tournament, Robinson was expected to be the starting center-back.<ref name="sbi1"/> He would go on to start in all six matches for the United States, playing every minute of the competition.<ref name="gua1">{{cite news |title=Miles Robinson's last-gasp header lifts USA over Mexico in Gold Cup final |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/aug/01/gold-cup-final-usa-mexico-miles-robinson-goal |access-date=September 7, 2021 |work=The Guardian |date=August 1, 2021}}</ref> In the United States' second group stage match against [[Martinique national football team|Martinique]], Robinson scored the third goal in a 6–1 victory.<ref>{{cite web |title=Martinique 1–6 United States |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/07/16/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/martinique/united-states-of-america/3506334/ |website=Soccerway}}</ref> On August 1, Robinson started for the United States in the Gold Cup final against [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]].<ref name="gua1"/> After the match went into extra-time tied 0–0, Robinson scored the winning goal in the 117th minute, a header that came off a free kick from [[Kellyn Acosta]], giving the United States a 1–0 victory and their first final victory against Mexico since [[2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup|2007]].<ref name="gua1"/> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played July 13, 2024}}<ref name="soccerway">{{soccerway|miles-robinson/475095}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Miles Robinson |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/miles-robinson/stats/ |website=Major League Soccer}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style=text-align:center |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition !rowspan=2|Club !rowspan=2|Season !colspan=3|League !colspan=2|National cup{{efn|Includes [[U.S. Open Cup]]}} !colspan=2|Continental !colspan=2|Other !colspan=2|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Boston Bolts (USL)|FC Boston]] |[[2016 PDL season|2016]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Miles Robinson |url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/roster_players/12439115 |website=USL League Two}}</ref> |[[USL League Two|PDL]]||6||0||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||6||0 |- |rowspan=8|[[Atlanta United FC|Atlanta United]] |[[2017 Atlanta United FC season|2017]] |rowspan=7|[[Major League Soccer|MLS]] |colspan=2|—||1||0||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||1||0 |- |[[2018 Atlanta United FC season|2018]] |10||0||2||0||colspan=2|—||2{{efn|Appearance(s) in [[MLS Cup Playoffs]]|name=PO}}||0||14||0 |- |[[2019 Atlanta United FC season|2019]] |34||0||5||1||4{{efn|Appearance(s) in [[CONCACAF Champions Cup|CONCACAF Champions League/Cup]]|name=CCC}}||0||1{{efn|name=CC|Appearance in [[Campeones Cup]]}}||0||44||1 |- |[[2020 Atlanta United FC season|2020]] |17||0||colspan=2|—||1{{efn|name=CCC}}||0||colspan=2|—||18||0 |- |[[2021 Atlanta United FC season|2021]] |26||1||colspan=2|—||4{{efn|name=CCC}}||0||1{{efn|name=PO}}||0||31||1 |- |[[2022 Atlanta United FC season|2022]] |9||0||1||0||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||10||0 |- |[[2023 Atlanta United FC season|2023]] |27||2||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||5{{efn|Two appearances in [[Leagues Cup]], three appearances in MLS Cup Playoffs}}||0||32||2 |- !colspan=2|Total !123||3||9||1||9||0||9||0||150||4 |- |[[Charleston Battery]] (loan) |[[2017 Charleston Battery season|2017]] |rowspan=2|[[USL Championship|USL]] |6||1||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||6||1 |- |[[Atlanta United 2]] (loan) |[[2018 Atlanta United 2 season|2018]] |14||1||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||14||1 |- |[[FC Cincinnati]] |[[2024 FC Cincinnati season|2024]] |MLS |17||1||colspan=2|—||3{{efn|name=CCC}}||0||0||0||20||1 |- !colspan=3|Career total !166||6||9||1||12||0||9||0||196||7 |} {{notelist}} === International === {{updated|match played March 21, 2024}}<ref name="soccerway"/><ref name="nft">{{cite web |title=Miles Robinson|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/75401/Miles_Robinson.html |website=National Football Teams}}</ref> {| class=wikitable style=text-align:center |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="6"|[[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] |2019||2||0 |- |2020||0||0 |- |2021||13||3 |- |2022||5||0 |- |2023||7||0 |- |2024||2||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total||29||3 |} :''As of match played March 21, 2024. United States score listed first, score column indicates score after each Robinson goal.''<ref name="nft"/> {| class=wikitable |+ List of international goals scored by Miles Robinson |- !scope=col|No. !scope=col|Date !scope=col|Venue !scope=col|Cap !scope=col|Opponent !scope=col|Score !scope=col|Result !scope=col|Competition !scope=col|{{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- |align=center|1||January 31, 2021||[[Exploria Stadium]], Orlando, United States||align=center|3||{{fb|Trinidad and Tobago}}||align=center|5–0||align=center|7–0||[[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]]||align=center|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/02/01/world/friendlies/united-states-of-america/trinidad-and-tobago/3446355/ |title=United States vs. Trinidad and Tobago 7–0: Summary |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=September 7, 2021}}</ref> |- |align=center|2||July 15, 2021||[[Children's Mercy Park]], Kansas City, United States||align=center|5||{{fb|Martinique|football-old}}||align=center|3–0||align=center|6–1||[[2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group B|2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup]]||align=center|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/07/16/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/martinique/united-states-of-america/3506334/ |title=United States vs. Martinique 6–1: Summary |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=September 7, 2021}}</ref> |- |align=center|3||August 1, 2021||[[Allegiant Stadium]], Paradise, United States||align=center|9||{{fb|Mexico}}||align=center|1–0||align=center|1–0||[[2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup final]]||align=center|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/08/02/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/united-states-of-america/mexico/3506355/ |title=United States vs. Mexico 1–0: Summary |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=September 7, 2021}}</ref> |} ==Honors== '''Atlanta United''' *[[MLS Cup]]: [[MLS Cup 2018|2018]]<ref name="soccerway"/> *[[U.S. Open Cup]]: [[2019 U.S. Open Cup|2019]]<ref name="soccerway"/> *[[Campeones Cup]]: [[2019 U.S. Open Cup|2019]]<ref name="soccerway"/> '''United States''' *[[CONCACAF Gold Cup]]: [[2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup|2021]]<ref name="soccerway"/> *[[CONCACAF Nations League]]: [[2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League|2022–23]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 June 2023 |title=U.S. beats Canada to win Nations League as Balogun opens account |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/667792 |access-date=28 January 2024 |website=ESPN}}</ref> [[2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League|2023–24]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.concacaf.com/nations-league/news/adams-reyna-on-target-as-united-states-complete-three-peat/|title=Adams Reyna on target as United States complete three peat|work=CONCACAF|date=25 March 2024|access-date=25 March 2024}}</ref> '''Individual''' *[[Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Year#Defensive Player of the Year|ACC Defender of the Year]]: 2016 *[[MLS Best XI]]: [[2019 Major League Soccer season|2019]],<ref name="recordbook">{{cite web |title=MLS Fact and Record Book |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/media-resources/mls-fact-and-record-book |website=[[Major League Soccer]] |access-date=October 28, 2019 |page=163 |archive-date=July 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716023458/https://www.mlssoccer.com/media-resources/mls-fact-and-record-book |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[2021 Major League Soccer season|2021]] *[[CONCACAF Gold Cup]] Best XI: [[2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup#Awards|2021]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.concacaf.com/gold-cup/article/turner-funes-mori-named-to-best-xi/|title=Turner, Funes Mori named to Best XI|publisher=CONCACAF|date=August 3, 2021|access-date=August 3, 2021}}</ref> *[[MLS All-Star Game|MLS All-Star]]: [[2021 MLS All-Star Game|2021]],<ref>{{cite web |title=2021 MLS All-Star Team Roster |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/2021-mls-all-star-team-roster |website=MLSsoccer}}</ref> [[2024 MLS All-Star Game|2024]] ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{sports links}} * {{MLS player|miles-robinson}} * [https://www.fccincinnati.com/players/miles-robinson/ Miles Robinson] at [[FC Cincinnati]] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20210908034104/https://www.atlutd.com/players/miles-robinson/ Miles Robinson] at [[Atlanta United FC]] (archived) * {{U.S. Soccer player|r/miles-robinson}} {{FC Cincinnati squad}} {{Navboxes | title = United States squads | bg = white | fg = #002868 | bordercolor = #BF0A30 | list = {{United States squad 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup}} {{United States squad 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup}} {{United States squad 2024 Copa América}} {{United States men's football squad 2024 Summer Olympics}} }} {{Navboxes |title=Awards |bg=gold |fg=navy |list= {{Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Year navbox}} {{2016 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer First-Team All-America}} {{2017 MLS SuperDraft}} {{AtlantaUnitedFirstPick}} {{2019 MLS Best XI}} {{2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup Team of the Tournament}} {{2021 MLS 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