RICHMOND, Va. – (Thursday, August 6, 2020) – The Richmond Kickers announced today that the club has mutually agreed to terminate the contract of Conor Shanosky. A long standing fixture in the Kickers backline, Shanosky first joined the Kickers in 2013.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time in Richmond and my experience with the Red Army and all the fans,” said Shanosky. “This club has stood by me for my entire stay in Richmond and it is greatly appreciated. I look forward to seeing the club continue to evolve and grow.”
Over the last three seasons, Shanosky has made 72 appearances, scoring two goals and notching three assists. Prior to the 2015 season, Shanosky signed with USL Championship expansion franchise Louisville City FC where he amassed 3,267 minutes over two seasons. Making 26 appearances in 2015, he tallied more goals than any other defender with three on during the club’s inaugural season, helping Louisville to a second place finish in the USL Championship Eastern Conference. He made 15 appearances in 2016 and added one goal before being released to sign with Richmond where he went on to make four 2016 appearances.
“It has been a pleasure getting to know and work with Conor,” commented Darren Sawatzky, Kickers Sporting Director and Head Coach. “He came to me a few weeks ago with his desire to move on to the next adventure in his life and it showed true character for him to stick around and help us through our first road trip. We wish him the very best as he moves forward and we appreciate all of his time with the Richmond Kickers.”
Signed by D.C. United as a Homegrown player in 2010, Shanosky spent the majority of the 2013 and 2014 seasons on loan in Richmond. Anchoring the Kickers back line to the best defensive record in the league en route to the 2013 Regular Season Championship title, he made 35 appearances in a Kickers uniform over two seasons. Integral on both sides of the ball, the native of Potomac Falls, Virginia added three goals while contributing to 15 shutouts.
