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Gregory Richardson
Personal information
Full name Gregory Richardson
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Carolina RailHawks
Number 20
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2003 FC Georgetown
2003–2004 Camptown Georgetown
2004 Beacon
2005 Pele
2005–2006 Notre Dame
2007–2009 Joe Public
2009 Colorado Rapids 1 (0)
2009– Carolina RailHawks 12 (6)
International career
2002– Guyana 21 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 October, 2009

Gregory Richardson (born 16 June 1982) is a Guyanese footballer who currently plays for Carolina RailHawks in the USSF Division 2.

Career

Caribbean

Richardson formerly played for FC Georgetown and Camptown Georgetown in his home country, and for Joe Public from Trinidad and Tobago, before being signed by Colorado.

While playing for Joe Public in the CONCACAF Champions League 2008–09 Preliminary Round he scored a hat-trick, helping his team eliminate New England Revolution, and bringing himself to international attention.[1]

United States

Richardson signed for Colorado Rapids in early 2009, and made his MLS debut on 21 March 2009, Colorado's first game of the 2009 MLS season against Chivas USA[2].

He was waived by Colorado on June 27, 2009, only making one appearance for the club. After a successful trial with the Carolina RailHawks the club announced the signing of Richardson on July 9, 2009[3]. He became an instant impact where he was able to register his first hat trick in a 4-0 victory over Miami FC. He scored the fastest goal in club history against Puerto Rico Islanders at the second minute. He finished off the season as tied in first for most assists with five, and was the second highest goal scorer with six goals. He helped his Carolina side clinch a playoff spot by finishing second in the regular season standings. On February 5, 2010 Carolina re-signed Richardson to a one-year deal with a club option for 2011[4].

International

Richardson is a current member of the Guyana national football team, having scored 9 goals in 22 games.

References

  1. ^ Walker, Monique (2008-09-03). "'Public' gives a schooling". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2009-03-07.
  2. ^ http://web.mlsnet.com/scoreboard/game.jsp?match=03212009_COLCHV
  3. ^ RailHawks add Richardson
  4. ^ "Richardson returning to RailHawks". NASL.com. Retrieved 2010-02-06.