Gregory Richardson


Gregory Richardson is a Guyanese footballer who plays for Fruta Conquerors.

Career

Caribbean

Richardson formerly played for Georgetown FC and Camptown Georgetown in his home country, and for Joe Public from Trinidad and Tobago. While playing for Joe Public in the CONCACAF Champions League 2008–09 Preliminary Round he scored a hat-trick, helping his team eliminate New England Revolution, and bringing himself to international attention.

United States

Richardson signed for Colorado Rapids in early 2009, and made his MLS debut on 21 March 2009, Colorado's first game of the 2009 MLS season against Chivas USA.
He was waived by Colorado on 27 June 2009, only making one appearance for the club. After a successful trial with the Carolina RailHawks the club announced the signing of Richardson on 9 July 2009. He became an instant impact where he was able to register his first hat trick in a 4–0 victory over Miami FC. He scored the fastest goal in club history against Puerto Rico Islanders at the second minute. He finished off the season as tied in first for most assists with five, and was the second highest goal scorer with six goals. He helped his Carolina side clinch a playoff spot by finishing second in the regular season standings. On 5 February 2010 Carolina re-signed Richardson to a one-year deal with a club option for 2011.
Richardson was not listed on the 2011 roster for Carolina released on 4 April 2011. He was later signed by the Puerto Rico Islanders on 15 April.
After the Islanders went on hiatus he returned to Guyana to play for Alpha United, helping them reach the 2014-15 CONCACAF Champions League.

International

Richardson is a current member of the Guyana national football team, having scored 15 goals in 39 games.

International goals

NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.6 September 2006Ergilio Hato Stadium, Willemstad, Curaçao1–05–02007 Caribbean Cup qualification
2.24 November 2006Bourda, Georgetown, Guyana1–06–02007 Caribbean Cup qualification
3.24 November 2006Bourda, Georgetown, Guyana2–06–02007 Caribbean Cup qualification
4.26 November 2006Bourda, Georgetown, Guyana2–03–22007 Caribbean Cup qualification
5.28 November 2006Bourda, Georgetown, Guyana1–04–02007 Caribbean Cup qualification
6.13 January 2008Providence Stadium, Providence, Guyana1–01–0Friendly
7.5 November 2008Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago1–11–12008 Caribbean Cup qualification
8.9 November 2008Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago1–01–12008 Caribbean Cup qualification
9.11 September 2012Providence Stadium, Providence, Guyana1–02–32014 FIFA World Cup qualification
10.21 October 2012Beauséjour Stadium, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia1–11–22012 Caribbean Cup qualification
11.23 October 2012Beauséjour Stadium, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia2–02–12012 Caribbean Cup qualification
12.25 October 2012Beauséjour Stadium, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia3–03–02012 Caribbean Cup qualification
13.21 February 2016Providence Stadium, Providence, Guyana1–02–0Friendly
14.21 February 2016Providence Stadium, Providence, Guyana2–02–0Friendly
15.22 March 2016Providence Stadium, Providence, Guyana5–07–02017 Caribbean Cup qualification