31 Facts About Dane Richards

Dane O'Brian Richards was born on 14 December 1983 and is a Jamaican former professional footballer, who played as a winger.

Dane Richards spent the majority of his career with Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls.

Dane Richards moved to the United States to play college soccer in 2003.

Dane Richards played two years at San Jacinto College in Houston, where he scored a record 45 goals in two years, including a school-record 25 as a sophomore.

Dane Richards then moved on to Clemson University, where he led the team in scoring as a junior with 12 goals and nine assists.

Dane Richards was drafted in the second round of the 2007 MLS SuperDraft by New York Red Bulls, establishing himself as the first team right winger for the club.

Dane Richards concluded his first MLS season appearing in 28 matches, including 27 starts, in which he managed two goals and six assists.

Dane Richards's assist total was second on the club and led all league rookies.

Dane Richards appeared in 23 MLS regular season matches in 2008, scoring 3 goals and recording 6 assists.

Dane Richards drew a penalty and assisted on the third goal.

In 2009, Dane Richards appeared in 27 league matches scoring 3 goals.

Dane Richards concluded his 2010 campaign scoring five goals in his last seven matches helping New York to capture the Eastern Conference regular season title.

In 2011, Dane Richards enjoyed his most productive season to date, netting seven goals and providing seven assists in 27 matches.

Dane Richards was traded to Vancouver Whitecaps FC on 13 July 2012 for Sebastien Le Toux and allocation money.

At the time of the trade Dane Richards stood second on New York's MLS league career list for games played, games started, and minutes played while placing third in assists.

On 26 August 2012 it was confirmed that Dane Richards would join English Championship side Burnley on 1 January 2013 after the end of the MLS season and in the European transfer window.

Dane Richards was given a second chance, this time in a Championship league game against Huddersfield, coming on after 15 minutes for the injured Dean Marney.

Dane Richards again struggled to acclimatise to the pace of the game, and was himself substituted after an hour.

Dane Richards played in 14 league games and scored 2 goals before his loan period ended, and he returned to his parent club.

In July 2013 Dane Richards signed a permanent contract to finish out the season.

Dane Richards helped the club in capturing the 2013 Adeccoligaen and gain promotion to the top flight.

On 7 March 2015 it was announced that Dane Richards would be rejoining New York Red Bulls after spending the preseason as a trialist with the club.

On 10 July 2015, the Red Bulls announced that Dane Richards would be loaned out to NASL side Indy Eleven for the remainder of the season.

On 10 December 2015, it was announced that Dane Richards had become the first ever signing for new North American Soccer League side Miami FC.

Dane Richards became an assistant coach of the Austin Texans Soccer Club in March 2017.

Dane Richards played in both matches which ended in victory for Jamaica.

Dane Richards has participated in 2010 World Cup qualifying matches and was selected for the 2008 Caribbean Championship.

Dane Richards appeared in all five matches for Jamaica, in helping Jamaica to capture the 2008 Caribbean Championship.

In 2010, Dane Richards became a mainstay with the national team and started to consistently demonstrate outstanding attacking prowess.

Dane Richards scored three goals for Jamaica in December 2010, leading them to another Caribbean Cup title, while winning the Golden Boot.

Dane Richards holds a US green card which qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.