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On Roberts: A defensive midfielder, Roberts can play anywhere in the back positions … tremendous work ethic, good passer, and exceptional ball-winner in the air …very hard-working and skillful, he reads the game well and will compete immediately for playing time.
Before Maryland: A four-year letterwinner at Belle Mead, he finished his career with 39 goals and 37 assists … was a first team all-state selection in 1998, and participated in the all-star game in 1999 … a member of the U-16 and U-17 U.S. National teams, he was part of the Region I team from 1996-99.
Personal: Born on Feb. 9, 1982 in Princeton, N.J., his full name is Matthew Charles Roberts … the son of Read and Sandra Roberts, he is planning on pursuing a business major … Roberts is the youngest of three boys, his brothers are Kevin (21) and David (20) … a member of the national honors society, he also enjoys playing pingpong and chess in his free time.
