Ralph Robertson (soccer) explained

Ralph Robertson
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Monta Vista High School
Collegeyears1:1992
College1:De Anza College
Collegeyears2:1993–1995
College2:UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
Years1:1996–1998
Clubs1:California Jaguars
Caps1:62
Goals1:16
Years2:1998
Clubs2:Silicon Valley Ambassadors
Goals2:6
Years3:1999
Clubs3:Sacramento Geckos
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:1999
Clubs4:Seattle Sounders
Caps4:15
Goals4:1

Ralph Robertson is an American former professional soccer midfielder. He last played for Seattle Sounders of the USL A-League.

Early life and education

Robertson was raised in Cupertino, California and attended Monta Vista High School.[1] At Monta Vista, he played as a midfielder on the boys soccer team and was named All-County and All-Peninsula in 1991 and 1992.[2] He then attended De Anza College where he played for their men's soccer program.[1] [3]

In 1993, Robertson transferred to the University of California, Santa Barbara and played for the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's soccer team.[4] He played for the Gauchos from 1993 to 1995 and was named to the All-Far West Region and All-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation teams in 1994 and 1995.[4]

Soccer career

Following his time at UCSB, Robertson joined California Jaguars for the 1996 USISL Select League season.[5] [6] He stayed with the team as they moved to the A-League and ultimately left following the 1998 season after appearing in 62 games, scoring 16 goals, for the club.[6] He signed with Silicon Valley Ambassadors in May for the 1998 PDSL season.[1] [7]

He joined the Sacramento Geckos for the 1999 USL A-League and appeared three times before joining Seattle Sounders.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Silicon Valley Ambassadors sign four new players formerly playing for the California Jaguars of the A-League. . May 20, 1998 . . https://web.archive.org/web/19990221081028/http://www.goambassadors.com/mr980520.html . February 21, 1999 . August 12, 2017 . dead .
  2. Web site: Santa Clara County . bayareasportsstars.com . August 12, 2017.
  3. Web site: Player Transfers . . August 12, 2017.
  4. Web site: UCSB Men's Soccer Record Book . February 2017 . . August 12, 2017.
  5. News: August 28, 1996 . Jags advance to semis . . August 12, 2017.
  6. News: Wade . Susan . June 17, 1999 . Seattle Sounders Notebook -- Midfielder Robertson Joins Roster . . August 12, 2017.
  7. News: May 29, 1998 . Sports shorts – GIVING THEM THE BOOT . . August 12, 2017.