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Rob Friend is a Canadian professional soccer player who currently plays for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer. He was born on January 23, 1981 in Rosetown, Saskatchewan, Canada. Rob Friend began his professional career in 2002 with the Vancouver Whitecaps of the USL A-League. He then moved to Europe, playing for several clubs in Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands. In 2011, he returned to North America, signing with the Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer. Rob Friend has made over 200 appearances for the Whitecaps, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists. He has also represented Canada at the international level, making 11 appearances for the national team. Rob Friend is 39 years old and has a height of 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m). He is married to his wife, Sarah, and they have two children together. Rob Friend has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He earns a salary of $400,000 per year from his soccer career. He also earns additional income from endorsements and sponsorships.

Popular As Robert Douglas Friend
Occupation N/A
Age 43 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 23 January 1981
Birthday 23 January
Birthplace Rosetown, Saskatchewan, Canada
Nationality Canada

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Rob Friend Height, Weight & Measurements

At 43 years old, Rob Friend height is 6ft 5in .

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Height 6ft 5in
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Who Is Rob Friend's Wife?

His wife is Mari Friend

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Children Lucas Friend

Rob Friend Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Rob Friend worth at the age of 43 years old? Rob Friend’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Canada. We have estimated Rob Friend's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

2014

On 13 January 2014, Friend made the move to Major League Soccer club Los Angeles Galaxy. After one season with Los Angeles, which included winning the 2014 MLS Cup, Friend announced his retirement on 10 December 2014 due to issues stemming from concussions.

2010

Friend made his debut and scored his first goal for Berlin on 14 August 2010 in a DFB-Pokal cup match versus Pfullendorf, the game ended as a 2–0 victory. Six days later he made his league debut for the team in a 3–2 victory over Rot-Weiß Oberhausen. On 12 September, Friend had a man of the match performance scoring 2 goals in a 3–1 home victory over Arminia Bielefeld at Olympic Stadium. Friend finished his first season with Hertha having scored 6 goals in 27 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal. He helped Hertha win the 2. Bundesliga gaining automatic promotion back to top flight football. On the final day of the 2011 summer transfer window, Friend returned to the second division, joining the newly relegated Eintracht Frankfurt. He was close to re-joining Major League Soccer in the United States in January 2013, but despite interest from Vancouver Whitecaps FC Friend saw his contract to completion in Germany.

2008

On 17 August 2008, Friend scored in his very first game in the Bundesliga, against VfB Stuttgart. After three years in Mönchengladbach, including two in the Bundesliga, Friend was sold from the club and was bought by the newly relegated Hertha BSC for €1.8 million.

Friend was inducted into the UCSB Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame in 2008. In August 2014, Friend was named as the inaugural sports ambassador for the Academy for Canadians in Sports and Entertainment – Los Angeles.

2007

After making 19 appearances with Heerenveen and scoring five goals, he was loaned to Heracles Almelo in January 2007 to conclude the 2006–07 Eredivisie season. Despite his contributions, Heerenveen deemed him surplus to requirements and transferred him on to Borussia Mönchengladbach.

During the 2007–08 season Friend scored 18 goals in 33 matches, making him Borussia Mönchengladbach's top scorer and the second top scorer in Bundesliga 2. His team finished first, and were promoted to the Bundesliga.

2006

Early 2006 saw interest in Friend rise with Crystal Palace F.C. and Vålerenga Fotball among teams looking to purchase him. It was announced in late March 2006 that Friend was sold to SC Heerenveen ahead of the 2006–07 Eredivisie season. Per terms of the agreement, his last game for Molde FK was in July and a portion of the transfer fee went to his original club Moss FK.

2004

Friend made 41 league appearances and scored 16 league goals for Moss FK over his two-season span with the club before being transferred to Molde FK in August 2004. With Molde, he won the 2005 Norwegian Football Cup and scored a goal in the Final. He remained with the Molde FK until 2006, making 40 league appearances and scoring 14 league goals for the club.

2003

Friend made his debut with the senior international team on 18 January 2003 in a friendly with the United States. Since then, and as of February 2013, he has been capped 32 times by his country, scoring twice. He has represented Canada in five FIFA World Cup qualification matches.

2002

Friend transferred to the University of California, Santa Barbara and finished his collegiate career with the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's soccer team. As a senior, Friend scored in 12 consecutive matches which ranks fifth in NCAA Division I history. He appeared in 40 games for the Gauchos, scoring 31 goals and assisting on 9 more. He was named as a 2002 All-American, becoming the first Gaucho in 32 years to receive the honor.

After graduation from UCSB, Friend went on trial with Moss FK in December 2002. After a positive showing, he signed a two-year deal in December 2002 for Moss FK's upcoming 2003 Norwegian First Division season. Despite his contract with Moss FK, Friend was drafted in the 4th Round (35th Overall) of the 2003 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Fire making him the first player from UCSB drafted to MLS.

2001

Friend has represented Canada at the U-20, U-23, and senior levels. He saw action in the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship, as well as the 2004 CONCACAF Men Pre-Olympic Tournament.

1999

Despite training with English club Crewe Alexandra F.C., Friend decided to attend Western Michigan University instead of turning pro. He played college soccer for the Western Michigan Broncos from 1999 to 2000, appearing in 40 games and scoring 9 goals.

1981

Robert Douglas Friend (born 23 January 1981) is a Canadian former soccer player and CEO of Pacific FC.

Friend was born 23 January 1981 in Rosetown, Saskatchewan, Canada, and grew up in Kelowna, British Columbia. He was the first Kelowna-based player to make the British Columbia Provincial team, a collection of top youth players, and was named captain of the 1997 team. Friend was exposed to senior level play early, appearing for Okanagan Challenge of the Premier Development Soccer League as well as appearing in an exhibition for the Vancouver 86ers of the A-League.