RICHMOND, VA – (Wednesday, March 25, 2015) – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce that former OKC Energy FC midfielder Nate Shiffman has signed for the 2015 season.
“It’s great to have one more local Richmond product join his hometown team,” commented Leigh Cowlishaw, Richmond Kickers Director of Soccer. “Nate had an excellent career at VCU and was instrumental in their success. He’s a young, talented player who has already gained valuable USL experience and will add even more quality to our squad.”
A native of Midlothian, VA, Shiffman signed his first professional contract with OKC Energy FC in 2014. He made 22 appearances during the club’s inaugural season and scored the second goal in team history.
Shiffman made 70 appearances over four seasons with Virginia Commonwealth University, recording one goal and 10 assists and earning Atlantic 10 All-Tournament team honors. Captain of the Richmond Strikers USSF Development Academy team, he was the Dominion District Player of the Year, First Team All-State honoree and three-time member of the Dominion District First Team at James River High School.
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