J.T. Roberts was born on January 8, 1978. 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 edit
In 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 edit
On 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 edit
In 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