Ralph Robertson (soccer)

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

Ralph Robertson
Personal information
Full name Ralph Robertson
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Monta Vista High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1992 De Anza College
1993–1995 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996–1998 California Jaguars 62 (16)
1998 Silicon Valley Ambassadors (6)
1999 Sacramento Geckos 3 (0)
1999 Seattle Sounders 15 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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]

References
  1. "The Silicon Valley Ambassadors sign four new players formerly playing for the California Jaguars of the A-League". Silicon Valley Ambassadors. May 20, 1998. Archived from the original on February 21, 1999. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  2. "Santa Clara County" (PDF). bayareasportsstars.com. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  3. "Player Transfers". De Anza College. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  4. "UCSB Men's Soccer Record Book" (PDF). UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. February 2017. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  5. "Jags advance to semis". Santa Cruz Sentinel. August 28, 1996. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  6. Wade, Susan (June 17, 1999). "Seattle Sounders Notebook -- Midfielder Robertson Joins Roster". The Seattle Times. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  7. "Sports shorts – GIVING THEM THE BOOT". Palo Alto Weekly. May 29, 1998. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
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