Julia Roberts (soccer)

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Julia Roberts
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Personal information
Full name Julia K. Roberts
Date of birth (1991-02-07) February 7, 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Frederick, Maryland, United States
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Position(s) Midfielder
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2012 Virginia Cavaliers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012 Seattle Sounders Women 13 (0)
2013 Washington Spirit 20 (0)
International career
2008 United States U17
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 14, 2013

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

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