J. T. Roberts

J.T. Roberts was born on January 8, 1978. He is a retired American soccer player who played professionally in the USISL.

J.T. Roberts
Personal information
Date of birth (1975-01-08) 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

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

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

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
  1. "NKU Soccer Records". Archived from the original on 2016-09-25. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
  2. "NKU Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
  3. 1997 MLS Draft Picks
  4. March 6, 1997 Transactions
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