Reid Roberts
SJE
Center Back
Controlled Center Back
Dec 9, 2003 (22)
Left
6'1"
179 lb
Ban served
Roberts has served his one match suspension and will be a option for the trip to Salt Lake on Wednesday.
Analysis: Roberts will stay in the starting center‑back role after missing the Colorado match through suspension. He's started six straight games, contributing a goal along with 18 clearances, nine interceptions, and eight tackles won in that span.
Missing trip to Colorado
Roberts generated two clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-1 win over Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 40th minute.
Analysis: Roberts is set to serve a second suspension in a month after picking up his eighth yellow card of the season. Despite missing a game through injury, the defender has consistently started for San Jose, recording a goal while making 18 clearances, two blocks and keeping a clean sheet within the last six MLS appearances. Dave Romney will likely keep his center back role, with Jack Jasinski also likely to get a call to start at center back on Oct 10
Scores late equalizer
Roberts scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Los Angeles Football Club.
Analysis: Roberts drove a low left-footed shot from 30 yards inside the post in the eighth minute of stoppage time to complete San Jose's comeback from 2-0 down and salvage a point against a 10-man LAFC side, registering two shots including two on goal across 90 minutes. The goal was San Jose's latest equalizer of the MLS season and denied LAFC three points they had guarded for nearly an hour with a numerical disadvantage.
Starts against LAFC
Roberts (lower body) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Los Angeles FC.
Analysis: Roberts has recovered quickly enough from the issue that kept him questionable heading into this contest, reclaiming his center-back spot after the issue looked like it could cost him at least another game. Jack Jasinski, who had stepped in during his absence, drops back to the depth options. Roberts has contributed to San Jose's starting defense consistently and has chipped in with two goals this season, adding scoring upside to what is otherwise one of the more straightforward defensive profiles in MLS.
Dealing with lower body concern
Roberts (lower body) is at risk of missing upcoming matches due to injury, according to the MLS injury report.
Analysis: The severity of Roberts' issue is still unclear, but the fact that he's not completely ruled out suggests he could avoid a lengthy absence. The defender has been part of San Jose's starting defense over the last four league games, and his lower body concern adds a major item to a lengthy Earthquakes availability report. Given that Max Floriani is suspended, Daniel Munie and Dave Romney now have the best chances of playing in the back line.
Suspension over
Roberts is back from suspension following his absence in the midweek meeting with Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: Roberts will look to return immediately to the initial lineup, having played a consistent role during the 2026 campaign. In that case, the defender could perform close to his averages of 4.3 clearances, 3.9 balls recovered and 1.7 tackles per game. He has also scored two goals over his last five appearances, which somewhat makes up for the team's defensive weakness. Both Dave Romney and Max Floriani will be at risk of moving to substitute spots with Roberts back in contention.
Suspended vs Galaxy
Roberts has been handed a one match suspension and will not face the Galaxy on Wednesday.
Analysis: Roberts picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and will serve a one‑match ban on Wednesday. He's scored twice across his last five appearances and has started all 18 matches for San Jose in 2026. With him unavailable, Dave Romney is likely to step into the back line.
Scores in deadlock
Roberts scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: Roberts found the back of the net in Saturday's match against the Galaxy. It was his second goal of the season and his second in the last three outings. The defender has started all 16 of his league appearances, providing a consistent presence at the back while tallying 74 clearances, 13 blocks, and 27 tackles.
Scores in loss to Dallas
Roberts scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 loss against FC Dallas.
Analysis: Roberts excelled in both boxes as he racked up seven clearances and achieved his team's second goal in an 81st-minute set play during the defeat. It was his 13th league start of the year, and the goal opened his direct contributions count over that period. However, he's a more consistent source of defensive stats as part of a four-man back line, averaging 4.9 clearances, 1.5 tackles and 1.0 interceptions per contest while tallying five clean sheets in the early stage of the season.
Select Player
Search and select a player to compare