His brother Erik Roner was a professional skier and base jumper who starred in the Nitro Circus series on MTV.

In the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Galaxy, Roner scored the tying goal in the 90th minute, capping the "greatest comeback game" in MLS history.

Minutes later, he conceded the first penalty kick in MLS Cup history, but San Jose won the match 4–2 and clinched the championship.

[5] After the 2003 championship, Roner underwent a routine arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle, but the cartilage damage was so severe that it ended his soccer career early.

[6] He attempted to revive his career in 2005, being called into the San Jose pre-season camp, but was unable to play through the pain.