J.T. Roberts was born on January 8, 1975. He is a retired American soccer player who played professionally in the USISL.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | January 8, 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | United States | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder / Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1993–1996 | Northern Kentucky Norse | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–1999 | Cincinnati Riverhawks | ||
| 2001 | Cincinnati Riverhawks | 22 | (5) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2003 | Northern Kentucky TC Stars | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Youth
editIn 1993, Roberts graduated from Princeton High School. He attended Northern Kentucky University, playing on the men's soccer team from 1993 to 1996.[1] He was a 1996 NCAA Division II Second Team All American and is a member of the NKU Athletic Hall of Fame.[2]
Professional
editOn February 2, 1997, the New England Revolution selected J.T. in the third round (twenty-sixth overall) of the 1997 MLS College Draft.[3] On March 6, 1997, the Revolution waived Roberts.[4] He then signed with the Cincinnati Riverhawks of the USISL A-League. He played for the Riverhawks through the 1999 season, then again in 2001.
Administration
editIn 2003, Roberts coached the Northern Kentucky TC Stars during its single season of existence in the W-League. Roberts has served as the general manager of the Cincinnati Kings.
References
edit- ^ "NKU Soccer Records". Archived from the original on 2016-09-25. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ^ "NKU Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ^ 1997 MLS Draft Picks
- ^ March 6, 1997 Transactions