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American soccer player
Hugh Roberts
Roberts playing for Bethlehem Steel FC in 2017
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-09-27) September 27, 1992 (age 32)
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

Hugh Roberts (born September 27, 1992) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for USL League One club Charlotte Independence.

Youth and college

College

Roberts played college soccer at George Mason University between 2010 and 2013.

While at college, Roberts played for USL PDL club Baltimore Bohemians during their 2012 and 2013 seasons.

Club career

Richmond Kickers

Roberts signed with USL Pro club Richmond Kickers on March 7, 2013. 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.

Bethlehem Steel

Roberts signed with USL club Bethlehem Steel FC on December 22, 2016. Roberts scored his first goal for Bethlehem in April 2017, the winner in a 1–0 home victory over FC Cincinnati.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

After a single season with Bethlehem Steel, Roberts signed for USL's other Pennsylvania-based team, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on March 7, 2018.

Charlotte Independence

On January 10, 2019, Roberts joined USL Championship side Charlotte Independence.

Monterey Bay FC

Roberts signed with expansion side Monterey Bay F.C. on February 8, 2022, and was named the team's captain for their inaugural season. Roberts was included in the starting 11 for Monterey Bay's inaugural match, a 4–2 loss to Phoenix Rising FC. 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. He left Monterey Bay following their 2023 season.

Charlotte Independence

Roberts returned to the Charlotte Independence, now in USL League One, on January 16, 2024.

Honors

Individual

  • USL All-League Team: 2016

References

  1. "Hugh Roberts Bio - GoMason.com - The Official Athletic Site Of George Mason University". gomason.com. George Mason University. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
  2. "Hugh Roberts | SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us. Soccer Stats. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
  3. "Kickers Sign Hugh Roberts". richmondkickers.com. Richmond Kickers. March 7, 2014. Archived from the original on May 2, 2014. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
  4. "2016 USL All-League Teams Unveiled". USLsoccer.com. United Soccer League. October 18, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  5. "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.
  6. "Hugh Roberts' Late Goal Propels Bethlehem Steel FC to Win over FC Cincinnati". uslsoccer.com. 29 April 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  7. USLSoccer com Staff (2018-03-07). "Roberts Among New Riverhounds SC Duo". USL Championship. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
  8. "Independence Ink Post-Season Veteran". charlotteindependence.com. Charlotte Independence. January 10, 2019. Archived from the original on January 11, 2019. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  9. 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.
  10. "Monterey Bay F.C. Twitter Account". Twitter. 2022-03-12. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
  11. "PHOENIX RISING VS. MONTEREY BAY 4 - 2". soccerway.com. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  12. USLChampionship com Staff (2022-03-27). "Gameday Report: Boone Stars as Monterey Bay Claims 1st Win in Oakland". USL Championship. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
  13. nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com, NICHOLAS MURRAY- (November 29, 2023). "Monterey Bay F.C. announces first roster moves for 2024 season". USL Championship.
  14. Cover, Amanda. "Club Veteran Hugh Roberts Signing with the Independence for 2024 Season". CharlotteIndependence.com. Charlotte Independence. Retrieved 16 January 2024.

External links

Charlotte Independence – current squad
  • Head Coach: Jeffries
  • Assistant Coach: Carton
  • Goalkeeping Coach: Johnson


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