Hugh Roberts (soccer)
Hugh Roberts (born September 27, 1992) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Monterey Bay F.C. in the USL Championship.
![]() Roberts playing for Bethlehem Steel FC in 2017 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | September 27, 1992 | ||
Place of birth | Olney, Maryland, United States | ||
Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Monterey Bay | ||
Number | 2 | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2013 | George Mason Patriots | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2013 | Baltimore Bohemians | 27 | (0) |
2014–2016 | Richmond Kickers | 60 | (2) |
2017 | Bethlehem Steel | 25 | (1) |
2018 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 26 | (1) |
2019–2021 | Charlotte Independence | 78 | (4) |
2022– | Monterey Bay | 59 | (4) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 21, 2023 |
Youth and college
College
Roberts played college soccer at George Mason University between 2010 and 2013.[1]
While at college, Roberts played for USL PDL club Baltimore Bohemians during their 2012 and 2013 seasons.[2]
Club career
Richmond Kickers
Roberts signed with USL Pro club Richmond Kickers on March 7, 2013.[3] After three seasons with the Kickers, Roberts became a regular starter on the backline making 79 total appearances and scoring twice. During the 2016 season, Roberts was named to the USL All-League First Team.[4]
Bethlehem Steel
Roberts signed with USL club Bethlehem Steel FC on December 22, 2016.[5] Roberts scored his first goal for Bethlehem in April 2017, the winner in a 1-0 home victory over FC Cincinnati.[6]
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
After a single season with Bethlehem Steel, Roberts signed for USL's other Pennsylvania based team, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on March 7, 2018.[7]
Charlotte Independence
On January 10, 2019, Roberts joined USL Championship side Charlotte Independence.[8]
Monterey Bay FC
Roberts signed with expansion side Monterey Bay F.C. on February 8, 2022,[9] and was named the team's captain for their inaugural season.[10] Roberts was included in the starting 11 for Monterey Bay's inaugural match, a 4-2 loss to Phoenix Rising FC.[11] His first goal with the club came in the 90th minute in a match away to Oakland Roots. The goal was the game winner for the club's first ever victory in a professional competition.[12]
References
- "Hugh Roberts Bio - GoMason.com - The Official Athletic Site Of George Mason University". gomason.com. George Mason University. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
- "Hugh Roberts | SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us. Soccer Stats. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
- "Kickers Sign Hugh Roberts". richmondkickers.com. Richmond Kickers. March 7, 2014. Archived from the original on May 2, 2014. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
- "2016 USL All-League Teams Unveiled". USLsoccer.com. United Soccer League. October 18, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- "Bethlehem Steel FC Signs Defender Hugh Roberts". bethlehemsteelfc.com. Bethlehem Steel FC. December 22, 2016. Archived from the original on May 11, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- "Hugh Roberts' Late Goal Propels Bethlehem Steel FC to Win over FC Cincinnati". uslsoccer.com. 29 April 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
- USLSoccer com Staff (2018-03-07). "Roberts Among New Riverhounds SC Duo". USL Championship. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
- "Independence Ink Post-Season Veteran". charlotteindependence.com. Charlotte Independence. January 10, 2019. Archived from the original on January 11, 2019. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- Vargo, Steven (February 8, 2022). "MONTEREY BAY F.C. INKS DEAL WITH USL CHAMPIONSHIP VETERAN CENTER BACK, HUGH ROBERTS". montereybayfc.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- "Monterey Bay F.C. Twitter Account". Twitter. 2022-03-12. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- "PHOENIX RISING VS. MONTEREY BAY 4 - 2". soccerway.com. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- USLChampionship com Staff (2022-03-27). "Gameday Report: Boone Stars as Monterey Bay Claims 1st Win in Oakland". USL Championship. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
External links
Media related to Hugh Roberts (soccer) at Wikimedia Commons
- Patriots profile
- Hugh Roberts at Soccerway
- Hugh Roberts at USL Championship