Julia Roberts (soccer) explained

Julia Roberts
Fullname:Julia Kaitlyn Roberts[1]
Birth Date:7 February 1991
Birth Place:Frederick, Maryland, United States
Position:Midfielder
Collegeyears1:2009–2012
College1:Virginia Cavaliers
Clubs1:Seattle Sounders Women
Years1:2012
Caps1:13
Goals1:0
Clubs2:Washington Spirit
Years2:2013
Caps2:20
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2008
Nationalteam1:United States U17
Club-Update:April 14, 2013

Julia Kaitlyn Roberts (born February 7, 1991) is an American professional soccer midfielder who last played for the Washington Spirit in the NWSL. She previously played for the Seattle Sounders Women of the W-League and has represented the United States at the U-16, U-17, and U-20 levels.[2] [3] [4]

Early life

Roberts grew up in Frederick, Maryland, and attended Urbana High School. In 2007, she helped the school's soccer team to the 3A State Championship, scoring two goals in the final game that went into penalty kicks. She was a three-time NSCAA All-State selection in high school before forgoing her senior season to participate in the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Roberts also helped her nationally ranked club team, the McLean Freedom, to a national title in 2007.

Roberts was named 2009 Parade All-American and 2007 and 2008 NSCAA All-American.[5] [6] She was named #4 of the top 50 girl soccer players by ESPN in 2009.[7]

University of Virginia

Roberts attended the University of Virginia. In 2011, she helped the Cavaliers make the NCAA quarterfinals after five seasons of being eliminated in the third round.[8] [9] In 2012, she helped the Cavaliers win the ACC championship in the final match against Maryland.[10] [11]

Playing career

Club

Seattle Sounders Women

In 2012, Roberts played for the Seattle Sounders Women.[12] She made 13 appearances for a total of 932 minutes and provided one assist.[13]

Washington Spirit

In March 2013, Roberts was drafted by the Washington Spirit as a discovery player.[14] [15]

International

Roberts previously played on the United States Women's U-16, U-17 and U-20 soccer teams.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup New Zealand 2008 – List of Players: USA . . 16 . October 27, 2008 . June 23, 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924012635/http://www.fifadata.com/document/FU17W/2008/pdf/FU17W_2008_SquadLists.pdf . September 24, 2015.
  2. Web site: Julia Roberts Biography. Seattle Sounders Women. July 15, 2012. February 5, 2013. https://archive.today/20130205045919/http://www.sounderswomen.com/home/629030.html. dead.
  3. News: Sounders Women re-sign two, welcome newcomer Roberts. July 4, 2012. March 16, 2012.
  4. Web site: The Emergence of Julia Roberts. Seattle Sounders Women. July 15, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304105025/http://sounderswomen.com/home/644003.html. March 4, 2016. dead.
  5. Web site: Not THAT Julia Roberts. US Soccer. July 15, 2012.
  6. Web site: Julia Roberts Biography. US Soccer. July 15, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120714040114/http://www.ussoccer.com/Teams/U-20-WNT/R/Julia-Roberts.aspx. July 14, 2012. dead.
  7. Web site: ESPNU girls' soccer player rankings. October 14, 2008 . ESPN. July 15, 2012.
  8. Web site: Virginia finally makes quarterfinals. https://web.archive.org/web/20111128104713/http://espn.go.com/espnw/college-sports/7269618/virginia-makes-quarterfinals. dead. November 28, 2011. ESPN. January 10, 2013.
  9. Web site: Julia Roberts Biography. University of Virginia. July 15, 2012.
  10. Web site: Virginia upsets Florida State, advances to ACC final. November 3, 2012 . Equalizer Soccer. January 10, 2013.
  11. Web site: Virginia Women's Soccer Wins ACC Championship. November 4, 2012 . SB Nation. January 10, 2013.
  12. Web site: The Emergence of Julia Roberts. Sounders Women. January 10, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304105025/http://sounderswomen.com/home/644003.html. March 4, 2016. dead.
  13. Web site: 2012 Seattle Sounders Women Stats. USL. March 5, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120715204110/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2012/22380.html#STATS. July 15, 2012. mdy-all.
  14. Web site: Spirit getting ready for inaugural season. All White Kit. March 26, 2013.
  15. Web site: Gordon. Jennifer. Match-heavy preseason begins for Spirit. March 12, 2013 . Equalizer Soccer. March 26, 2013.
  16. Web site: Julia Roberts player profile. US Soccer. January 10, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20120714040114/http://www.ussoccer.com/Teams/U-20-WNT/R/Julia-Roberts.aspx. July 14, 2012. dead.