Julia Roberts (soccer)

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Julia Roberts
Personal information
Full nameJulia K. Roberts
Date of birthFebruary 7, 1991
Place of birthMaryland, United States
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing positionMidfielder
Club information
Current team
Washington Spirit
Number13
Youth career
2009–2012Virginia Cavaliers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2012Seattle Sounders Women13(0)
2013–Washington Spirit20(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 14, 2013.
† Appearances (Goals).

Julia K. Roberts (born February 7, 1991) is an American professional soccer midfielder 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.[1][2][3]

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.[4]

Roberts also helped her nationally ranked club team, the McLean Freedom, to a national title in 2007.[4]

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.[4] She made 13 appearances for a total of 932 minutes and provided one assist.[12]

Washington Spirit

In March 2013, Roberts was drafted by the Washington Spirit as a discovery player.[13][14]

International

Roberts previously played on the United States Women's U-16, U-17 and U-20 soccer teams.[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Julia Roberts Biography". Seattle Sounders Women. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  2. ↑ "Sounders Women re-sign two, welcome newcomer Roberts". 16 March 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
  3. ↑ "The Emergence of Julia Roberts". Seattle Sounders Women. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "The Emergence of Julia Roberts". Sounders Women. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  5. ↑ "Not THAT Julia Roberts". US Soccer. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  6. ↑ "Julia Roberts Biography". US Soccer. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  7. ↑ "ESPNU girls' soccer player rankings". ESPN. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  8. ↑ "Virginia finally makes quarterfinals". ESPN. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  9. ↑ "Julia Roberts Biography". University of Virginia. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  10. ↑ "Virginia upsets Florida State, advances to ACC final". Equalizer Soccer. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  11. ↑ "Virginia Women's Soccer Wins ACC Championship". SB Nation. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  12. ↑ "2012 Seattle Sounders Women Stats". USL. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  13. ↑ "Spirit getting ready for inaugural season". All White Kit. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  14. ↑ Gordon, Jennifer. "Match-heavy preseason begins for Spirit". Equalizer Soccer. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  15. ↑ "Julia Roberts player profile". US Soccer. Retrieved 10 January 2013.

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