Guyanese National Signed by Carolina Soccer Team

Forward Gregory Richardson is on trial with the Carolina RailHawks.

Richardson, a native of Guyana, previously played for the Trinidad & Tobago club Joe Public. Last September, he tallied a hat trick at Gillette Stadium in Joe Public’s 4-3 win over the New England Revolution during the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions League. Richardson was on trial with Toronto FC during its preseason, and he scored a goal against the U.S. U-20 side in a 2-1 TFC win. TFC held the rights to Richardson before trading them to Colorado in February. Richardson was waived by the Rapids last Friday. He appeared in two matches and played a total of 101 minutes in Colorado.


Thursday, July 2, 2009

Richardson on trial with RailHawks


Forward Gregory Richardson is on trial with the Carolina RailHawks. He arrived this morning and trained with the team this afternoon.Richardson, a native of Guyana, previously played for the Trinidad & Tobago club Joe Publix. Last September, he tallied a hat trick at Gillette Stadium in Joe Publix's 4-3 win over the New England Revolution during the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions League.Richardson was on trial with Toronto FC during its preseason, and he scored a goal against the U.S. U-20 side in a 2-1 TFC win. TFC held the rights to Richardson before trading them to Colorado in February.Richardson was waved by the Rapids last Friday. He appeared in two matches and played a total of 101 minutes in Colorado.There's no word on the length of Richardson's trial with Carolina, whether he'll sign with the team or if he'll dress for Friday's friendly against Wilmington.

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