May 3, 2022 – United Soccer League One (USL1) – Richmond Kickers News Release
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce the signing of former Jamaican international and USL Championship forward Owayne Gordon for the 2022 season, pending league and federation approval.
“Owayne gives us another threat to get behind defenses and he has great experience playing in the USL Championship,” Chief Sporting Officer and Head Coach Darren Sawatzky said. “We are always looking to improve our team and bring the competition within the group to higher levels. We look forward to watching him run at defenses as he adds another weapon to the attack here.”
Gordon joins the Kickers after most recently playing in the USL Championship with Austin Bold FC during the 2021 season. He played a consequential role for Bold, racking up 21 starts in 27 appearances while playing 1,980 minutes – the eighth-most minutes played on the team.
From the wing, Gordon was Bold’s best creator, assisting five goals while making 26 key passes. He takes pride in his willingness to take on defenders and beat them with his speed. Gordon wasn’t afraid to create attacking opportunities for himself either, and he ranked second on the team with 39 shots and notching one goal.
On top of his attacking prowess, Gordon is a tenacious player without the ball. He won nearly 79 percent of his tackles, 54 percent of his aerial duels, and 51 percent of his total duels all while making 19 interceptions – ranking seventh-best on the team.
“Talking to Coach Darren about the team culture and what the Richmond Kickers are all about for the community and what the team is building made me want to join,” Gordon said. “I liked it because we spoke of respect and family. Any player loves to be in an environment that makes them feel at home.”
He continued, “what excited me about joining the team is that the Kickers are one of the best teams in USL League One, and I also know players like Ethan Bryant from when we…