Jamil Roberts (born March 4, 1986) is an American former soccer player who played as a defender. He played one match for the San Jose Earthquakes in 2008.
Roberts attended Washington High School in Fremont, California (where his coach was Johnny Kinnear, brother of Dominic Kinnear) and played college soccer at Santa Clara University, where he played in 80 games and scored five goals.[1] He was named WCC Defensive Player of the Year in 2007, and was named to the All-WCC First Team, the NSCAA All-Far West Region First Team and the College Soccer News All-American Third Team.[1] He also played club soccer for local team Fremont Lazio.[1]
San Jose Earthquakesedit
On January 18, 2008, Roberts was drafted with the 45th overall pick by FC Dallas in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft.[2] However, on April 3, 2008, Roberts signed with the San Jose Earthquakes after the club acquired his rights from FC Dallas in exchange for a third round pick in the 2009 Supplemental Draft.[3] Throughout the 2008 season, Roberts mainly played with the reserves in the MLS Reserve League.[4] On June 14, 2008, Roberts made his professional debut for the Earthquakes against the Los Angeles Galaxy, coming on as a second-half substitute.[5]
International careeredit
As a youth, Roberts played 90 minutes for the United States U17 team in wins over Brazil, Serbia and Montenegro and Northern Ireland in the elite group of the 2005 Milk Cup.[6]
Personaledit
He is the younger brother of fellow professional soccer player Troy Roberts.[1]
^"San Jose Earthquakes 0 – 3 LA Galaxy". ESPN. June 14, 2008.
^"Roberts Leads U.S. U-18 Squad To Victory". Santa Clara Broncos. August 9, 2005.
External linksedit
MLS player profile
January 01, 1970
jamil, roberts, soccer, born, 1986, jamil, roberts, born, march, 1986, american, former, soccer, player, played, defender, played, match, jose, earthquakes, 2008, jamil, robertspersonal, informationdate, birth, 1986, march, 1986, place, birthfremont, californi. Jamil Roberts born March 4 1986 is an American former soccer player who played as a defender He played one match for the San Jose Earthquakes in 2008 Jamil RobertsPersonal informationDate of birth 1986 03 04 March 4 1986 age 38 Place of birthFremont California United StatesHeight6 ft 0 in 1 83 m Position s DefenderYouth careerFremont LazioCollege careerYearsTeamApps Gls 2004 2007Santa Clara Broncos80 5 Senior career YearsTeamApps Gls 2008 2009San Jose Earthquakes1 0 Total1 0 International career2005United States U174 0 Club domestic league appearances and goals Contents 1 Club career 1 1 Youth and college 1 2 San Jose Earthquakes 2 International career 3 Personal 4 References 5 External linksClub career editYouth and college edit Roberts attended Washington High School in Fremont California where his coach was Johnny Kinnear brother of Dominic Kinnear and played college soccer at Santa Clara University where he played in 80 games and scored five goals 1 He was named WCC Defensive Player of the Year in 2007 and was named to the All WCC First Team the NSCAA All Far West Region First Team and the College Soccer News All American Third Team 1 He also played club soccer for local team Fremont Lazio 1 San Jose Earthquakes edit On January 18 2008 Roberts was drafted with the 45th overall pick by FC Dallas in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft 2 However on April 3 2008 Roberts signed with the San Jose Earthquakes after the club acquired his rights from FC Dallas in exchange for a third round pick in the 2009 Supplemental Draft 3 Throughout the 2008 season Roberts mainly played with the reserves in the MLS Reserve League 4 On June 14 2008 Roberts made his professional debut for the Earthquakes against the Los Angeles Galaxy coming on as a second half substitute 5 International career editAs a youth Roberts played 90 minutes for the United States U17 team in wins over Brazil Serbia and Montenegro and Northern Ireland in the elite group of the 2005 Milk Cup 6 Personal editHe is the younger brother of fellow professional soccer player Troy Roberts 1 References edit a b c d Jamil Roberts profile Santa Clara Broncos Roberts picked in MLS draft East Bay Times January 19 2008 Earthquakes add five late US National Soccer Team Players April 3 2008 Jamil Roberts Major League Soccer San Jose Earthquakes 0 3 LA Galaxy ESPN June 14 2008 Roberts Leads U S U 18 Squad To Victory Santa Clara Broncos August 9 2005 External links editMLS player profile Santa Clara bio Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jamil Roberts soccer born 1986 amp oldid 1220433840, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
