Hugh Roberts (born September 27, 1992) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for USL League One club Charlotte Independence.
_(cropped).jpg) Roberts playing for Bethlehem Steel FC in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Charlotte Independence | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| 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 | 26 | (1) |
| 2019–2021 | Charlotte Independence | 78 | (4) |
| 2022–2023 | Monterey Bay | 59 | (4) |
| 2024– | Charlotte Independence | 13 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 20, 2024 | |||
Youth and college
editCollege
editRoberts 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
editRichmond Kickers
editRoberts 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
editRoberts 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
editAfter 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
editOn January 10, 2019, Roberts joined USL Championship side Charlotte Independence.[8]
Monterey Bay FC
editRoberts 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] He left Monterey Bay following their 2023 season.[13]
Charlotte Independence
editRoberts returned to the Charlotte Independence, now in USL League One, on January 16, 2024.[14]
Honors
editIndividual
- USL All-League Team: 2016
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com, NICHOLAS MURRAY- (November 29, 2023). "Monterey Bay F.C. announces first roster moves for 2024 season". USL Championship.
- ^ Cover, Amanda. "Club Veteran Hugh Roberts Signing with the Independence for 2024 Season". CharlotteIndependence.com. Charlotte Independence. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
External links
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Media related to Hugh Roberts (soccer) at Wikimedia Commons- Patriots profile
- Hugh Roberts at Soccerway
- Hugh Roberts at USL Championship
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