J. T. Roberts
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | January 8, 1975 | ||
Place of birth | United States | ||
Playing position | Midfielder / Forward | ||
Youth career | |||
1993-1996 | Northern Kentucky Norse | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1997-1999 | Cincinnati Riverhawks | ||
2001 | Cincinnati Riverhawks | 22 | (5) |
Teams managed | |||
2003 | Northern Kentucky TC Stars | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. |
J.T. Roberts is a retired American soccer player who played professionally in the USISL.
Youth
In 1994, 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 Joy in the third round (twenty-sixth overall) of the 1997 MLS College Draft.[3] On March 6, 1997, the Revolution wavied 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.