RICHMOND, VA – (Tuesday, January 6, 2016) – The Richmond Kickers announced today that they will loan forward Anthony Grant to University of the West Indies FC (UWI FC) of the Jamaican Red Stripe Premier League prior to the start of the Kickers official preseason. He will be available for selection immediately.
Grant signed his first professional contract in late August 2015 after finishing a pair of standout seasons with the Seacoast United Phantoms of the USL Premier Development League. He added the PDL Most Valuable Player award to his Golden Boot after the 2015 season that saw him lead the league with 12 regular season goals before making six appearances to close out the Kickers 2015 campaign.
Over two seasons at Bowling Green State University, the native of Kingston, Jamaica notched 31 points in 39 games played, earning a spot on the All-MAC Second Team, OCSA Academic All-Ohio Second Team and an honorable mention on the Academy All-MAC Team. Prior to transferring to Bowling Green, he attended McKendree University where he set school records with 23 goals and 53 points over 18 games, leading the Bearcats to a school record for wins (17).
Previously, Grant was an integral component to the Michigan Bucks 2012 team that advanced to the Fourth Round of the U.S. Open Cup after a pair of upsets over professional teams including the Pittsburgh Riverhounds (4-1) and the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer (3-2 OT) and claimed the PDL Regular Season Title. Additionally, he spent one season with the Syracuse Silver Knights of Major Arena Soccer League.
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