RICHMOND, VA – (Monday, February 25, 2013) – Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce that goalkeeper Ryan Jones is on trial with English NPower Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion.
“This is another fantastic opportunity for one of our players,” commented Leigh Cowlishaw, Richmond Kickers Director of Soccer. “Ryan is still only 20 years of age and has a tremendous upside to his game. It will be great learning experience and we expect him to impress while on trial.”
In 2011, at age 18, Jones became the youngest player to sign with the Kickers professional team and has spent the last two seasons in Richmond. The youngster earned his first start for the Kickers on August 14, 2011 when he backstopped the team to a scoreless draw against the Los Angeles Blues.
The 6’6” native of Liverpool, England began his career at the Liverpool Academy, winner of the FA Youth Cup in 2006 and 2007. Signing with Leeds United of the English NPower Championship for the 2008-09 season, Jones featured several times for the first team as a substitute before being released as a second year apprentice. He also saw stints with NPower League 1 side Rochdale AFC before making three appearances with Northwich Victoria of the Evo-Stik Premier League. He is currently on loan with Bacup Borough FC in the North West Counties Premier League.
