TECHNICAL STAFF

The Richmond Kickers announced the appointment of Brian Ownby as Interim Head Coach on June 15, 2026. A Glen Allen, Virginia, native with deep ties to the club and an extensive professional and international playing résumé, Ownby returned to Richmond as assistant coach on Jan. 12, 2026, to begin the next chapter of his soccer journey on the club’s technical staff.

Ownby brings a wealth of experience at the highest levels of the game, both domestically and internationally. Stepping into a coaching role, Ownby brings firsthand experience from the MLS, USL, and international tournaments, along with a deep connection to Richmond and the Kickers community.

Ownby comes to City Stadium after retiring from professional soccer at the conclusion of the 2025 season, ending his career after nine years with Louisville City FC. He finished as Louisville City’s all-time assists leader with 37 between the USL Championship regular season and playoffs. He also ranked third on the club’s all-time scoring chart, fourth in games played and fifth in minutes played. Since signing with the club in 2017, Ownby helped Louisville City win two USL Championship titles (2017 and 2018) and two USL Championship Players’ Shields (2024 and 2025).

Ownby was selected in the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft by Houston Dynamo FC, where he made 29 MLS appearances across three seasons. He gained valuable experience during loan stints throughout the professional pyramid, including impactful spells with the Richmond Kickers, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and Reading United.
During his time with the Kickers, Ownby became a fan favorite. Initially joining the Kickers on loan during the 2013 season, he appeared in 21 matches, logging more than 1,500 minutes and contributing seven goals and seven assists to finish second on the team in points. Ownby returned to City Stadium for the 2015 and 2016 seasons, playing in over 40 matches. He tallied five goals and four assists over 14 appearances in 2015 before a season-ending injury. Ownby’s understanding of the club’s identity and style of play gives him a unique perspective as he transitions into coaching.

He starred at the University of Virginia, where he made 72 appearances, scoring 21 goals and adding ten assists over four seasons. His collegiate career was highlighted by a golden-goal strike in the NCAA College Cup national semifinal, earning him a place on the College Cup All-Tournament Team and helping propel the Cavaliers to the national final.

On the international stage, Ownby represented the United States at multiple youth levels, including the U-20 National Team at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he scored against Cameroon. His exposure to elite competition at a young age helped shape a professional career defined by versatility, work rate, and tactical awareness.

The Richmond Kickers elevated Evan Munn to Interim Assistant Coach on June 15, 2026.

An Olympia, Washington native, Munn initially joined the Kickers as Goalkeepers Coach on January 17, 2024. Coming from the college ranks, Munn served on the Oregon State men’s soccer team’s coaching staff headed by Greg Dalby who led the Beavers to the NCAA Final Four during the Fall 2023 season. Munn worked directly with OSU’s standout goalkeeper Luis Castillo who enjoyed a career year between the pipes. Castillo was an All-PAC-12 First Team honoree while posting six shutouts and only allowing three goals in five postseason games.

Before serving on Dalby’s staff, Munn assisted the Bend Timbers FC’s goalkeeping director and coached girl’s teams from 2021-22. In 2021, he also coached at Philomath High School outside of Corvallis, Ore. when the Warriors claimed the Class 4A State Championship.

Munn’s college career began at Tacoma Community College from 2015-16 where he was team captain and the team’s most valuable player in his freshman and sophomore seasons. During his sophomore year, the Titans finished as Northwestern Athletic Conference Champions while posting a 13-2-7 record. Munn earned seven clean sheets, made 103 saves, and assisted three goals.

His success at TCC earned him a roster spot at New Mexico University in Division I during his junior season where he redshirted. Following the end of the 2017 season, the Lobos discontinued their men’s soccer program, and Munn transferred to Oregon State to play for the Beavers. During his redshirt junior and senior seasons, Munn played alongside former Real Madrid youth keeper Adrián Fernández.

During the collegiate summer breaks, Munn played on the Seattle Sounders U23 team that competed in USL League Two. Munn also played with U23 club side Tacoma Narrows FC (formerly South Sound FC) who won the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) 2018 Open Championship.