New signings for Richmond Kickers coming

By Jimmy LaRoue

The names haven’t been unveiled, but Richmond Kickers coach Leigh Cowlishaw, who hinted after his team’s opening 0-0 tie with Pittsburgh last Saturday of a couple of player signings, has apparently made the move (Stay tuned for the signings as they are officially announced).

Per Cowlishaw’s Facebook feed, he said the club had signed two more players–a player with local ties and one with MLS experience.

He said he also expected Houston Dynamo loanee Brian Ownby to be available this week, and expected the same with Colombian Juan Arbelaez. Luke Vercollone, who trained with the Colorado Rapids during the offseason, was expected to rejoin the Kickers this week, while Matthew Delicate, who would also provide some attacking help, is still a few weeks off and hasn’t yet signed with the team, though he was on the sidelines in street clothes last Saturday.

It isn’t known at this point whether either Vercollone or Delicate would be one of the potential signings, though Cowlishaw said after Saturday’s draw that he expected Vercollone to be with the team this week.

Kickers veteran on USL Pro team of the week

Central defender Yomby William, anchoring the Kickers’ defense, was named to the team of the week, while Nate Robinson, who impressed the team during its most recent tryout and signed just last Friday, along with Andrew Dykstra, on loan from D.C. United, was an honorable mention pick.

Former D.C. United forward Long Tan, now with potent Orlando City, was also put on the team of the week after his goal and assist in a reserve role during the club’s 3-1 win against Phoenix FC.

USL Pro’s weekly honors

Orlando City’s Kevin Molino, USL Pro’s 2012 player of the year, earned player of the week honors after his goal and assist in the opener, setting up Tan’s goal and scoring himself with more interplay with Tan.