Defender

Height: 6’3”
Weight: 190
Hometown: Mississauga, Canada
Previous Club: Liria Prizren (Kosovo)

Gritty Veteran Defender Klaidi Cela Joins Kickers

Nathan Heintschel, Director of Communications and Digital Media, August 13, 2024, 12:00 pm

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce the signing of veteran Canadian defender Klaidi Cela, pending league and federation approval. 

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Height: 6’2”
Weight: 194
Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Previous Club: Dalton State College

Defender Guilherme Franca Signs First Pro Contract With The Kickers

Nathan Heintschel, Director of Communications and Digital Media, January 4, 2024, 12:00 pm

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce the signing of defender Guilherme Franca to his first professional contract, pending league and federation approval. Franca begins his professional career after a standout career on the Dalton State College men’s soccer team. In his final collegiate season, the 24-year-old commanded a backline that earned 11 clean sheets while scoring four goals and adding two assists to his points tally.

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Height: 5′ 7”
Weight: 165
Hometown: Ovalle, Chile
Previous Club: Harrisburg Heat

USL Veteran Maxi Schenfeld Signs With The Kickers

Nathan Heintschel, Director of Communications and Digital Media, January 18, 2024, 12:00 pm

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce the signing of Chilean and Argentine player Maxi Schenfeld, pending league and federation approval. Schenfeld joins the Kickers after featuring for fellow USL League One rival, Central Valley Fuego FC, during the 2022 season. Previously, during the 2021 season, he played with former USL League One side, FC Tucson, when he played with current Richmond Kickers defender Dakota Barnathan. He also was a member of USL Championship side, FC Tulsa, during the 2020 season.

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Height: 6′ 2”
Weight: 175
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Previous Club: Richmond United

Kickers Announce Initial Outfield Roster Decisions for 2024

Nathan Heintschel, Director of Communications and Digital Media, December 4, 2023, 12:00 pm

The Richmond Kickers announced their initial roster of returning players for the 2024 season, on Monday, including one option exercised as the club prepares for its 32nd consecutive season.

Glen Allen Native Beckett Howell Signs First Professional Contract With the Kickers

Nathan Heintschel, Director of Communications and Digital Media, October 30, 2023, 3:16 pm

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce that defender Beckett Howell has signed his first professional contract to represent his hometown club on a multi-year deal, pending league and federation approval.

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Height: 6’4″
Weight: 195
Hometown: Arlington, Washington
Previous Club: Union Omaha

Kickers Announce Initial Outfield Roster Decisions for 2024

Nathan Heintschel, Director of Communications and Digital Media, December 4, 2023, 12:00 pm

The Richmond Kickers announced their initial roster of returning players for the 2024 season, on Monday, including one option exercised as the club prepares for its 32nd consecutive season.

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Height: 6’2″
Weight: 180
Hometown: Duvall, Washington
Previous Club: Seattle Sounders U-23

Kickers Announce Initial Outfield Roster Decisions for 2024

Nathan Heintschel, Director of Communications and Digital Media, December 4, 2023, 12:00 pm

The Richmond Kickers announced their initial roster of returning players for the 2024 season, on Monday, including one option exercised as the club prepares for its 32nd consecutive season.

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Height: 6′ 1”
Weight: 170
Hometown: Richmond, Virginia
Previous Club: Virginia Commonwealth University

Kickers Announce Initial Outfield Roster Decisions for 2024

Nathan Heintschel, Director of Communications and Digital Media, December 4, 2023, 12:00 pm

The Richmond Kickers announced their initial roster of returning players for the 2024 season, on Monday, including one option exercised as the club prepares for its 32nd consecutive season.

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Height: 6′ 1”
Weight: 175
Hometown: Massapequa, New York
Previous Club: FC Tucson

Kickers Announce Initial Outfield Roster Decisions for 2024

Nathan Heintschel, Director of Communications and Digital Media, December 4, 2023, 12:00 pm

The Richmond Kickers announced their initial roster of returning players for the 2024 season, on Monday, including one option exercised as the club prepares for its 32nd consecutive season.