University of Minnesota Athletics

2011 Soccer Roster

Katie Roberts-Carlson
Jersey Number 28

Katie Roberts-Carlson

  • Class:
    Redshirt Senior
  • Height:
    5-8
  • High School:
    Apple Valley HS
  • Hometown:
    Apple Valley, Minn.

2011 ? SENIOR SEASON:
Appeared in two games in 2011 ? helped preserve the shutout in the home opener against South Dakota State (8/21) by saving the only shot on goal ? entered the Senior Night match against Nebraska (10/28) as a forward and tallied one shot in the 6-3 victory.

2010 ? JUNIOR SEASON:
Made second career appearance against Belmont (8/31), making one save in 45 minutes of action to preserve the shutout victory ? named to the Academic All-Big Ten team ? earned third letter.

2009 ? SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Made first career appearance on Oct. 4 vs. South Dakota, playing the final 66:52 and preserving the shutout ? earned second letter.

2008 ? FRESHMAN SEASON:
Served as All-Big Ten performer Lindsey Dare's primary back-up ? earned first letter.

2007 ? REDSHIRT SEASON:
Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL:
2007 graduate of Apple Valley High School where she played for coach Keith Randa ? All-state and all-conference selection in 2005 and '06 ? member of the Minnesota ODP Team in 2003 and 2005-06 ? regional pool player ? helped her club team to a runner-up finish at the State Cup in 2005 and '06 ? team captain of her high school team ? academic letterwinner ? honor roll student ? served on the student council ? chose Minnesota over Ohio State, Iowa, Drake, NDSU and SDSU.

PERSONAL:
Born on January 4, 1989 ? daughter of Randy and Mary Kay Roberts ? majoring in education.

Getting to Know Katie...
Favorite food: Chips and salsa.
Favorite blog: Ukulele blog.
Favorite Twitter page to follow: @gophersoccer.
Favorite professor: Spanish 1004 professor.
Favorite class at Minnesota: Spanish 1004.
Best soccer memory: Winning the Big Ten.
Biggest celebrity from your hometown/highschool: Lindsey Dare (Gopher soccer alum).
Why you chose your number: Ramdonly assigned.
Toughest player you've ever faced: Julie Rezac in youth soccer.
Any superstitions: I need to brush my teeth, eat chocolate and juggle before the game.
Favorite kids joke: Pete and Repeat were in a canoe, Pete fell out, who was left? Repeat. Pete and Repeat were in a boat, Pete fell out, who was left? Repeat. etc.....
After college I want to...: Travel, teach, and do mission trips.
I cannot live without my: Faith.
Favorite thing about Minneapolis-St. Paul: Outdoor activities.
Best birthday present you ever received: Surprise date.
Ultimate soccer dream: Become national champs!!!

Season GP-GS Minutes GA GA Avg Saves Save% W L T Sho
2009 1-0 66:52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010 1-0 45:00 0 0 1 1.000 0 0 0 0
2011 1-0 27:43 0 0 1 1.000 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 4-0 139:35 0 0 2 1.000 0 0 0 0
Play in Focus: Sarah Martin
Tuesday, October 21
Highlights: Gophers 0, Oregon 0
Sunday, October 19
Highlights: Gophers 2, Washington 3
Friday, October 17
Highlights: Gophers 2, USC 1
Thursday, October 09