Jamil Roberts (soccer, born 1986)

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 Roberts
Personal information
Date of birth (1986-03-04) March 4, 1986
Place of birth Fremont, California United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Fremont Lazio
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2007 Santa Clara Broncos 80 (5)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 San Jose Earthquakes 1 (0)
Total 1 (0)
International career
2005 United States U17 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Youth and college

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

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

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]

Personal

He is the younger brother of fellow professional soccer player Troy Roberts.[1]

References
  1. "Jamil Roberts profile". Santa Clara Broncos.
  2. "Roberts picked in MLS draft". East Bay Times. January 19, 2008.
  3. "Earthquakes add five late". US National Soccer Team Players. April 3, 2008.
  4. "Jamil Roberts". Major League Soccer.
  5. "San Jose Earthquakes 0 – 3 LA Galaxy". ESPN. June 14, 2008.
  6. "Roberts Leads U.S. U-18 Squad To Victory". Santa Clara Broncos. August 9, 2005.
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