Matt Rickard
Matthew Rickard (born 1993) is an English footballer who plays as a striker for the Oakland Golden Grizzlies men's soccer program, and for Lansing United of the National Premier Soccer League.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Matthew Rickard | ||
Date of birth | 1993 (age 26–27) | ||
Place of birth | Exeter, England | ||
Playing position(s) | Striker | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Oakland Golden Grizzlies | ||
Number | 11 | ||
Youth career | |||
2006–2011 | Plymouth Argyle | ||
2011–2012 | Michigan Wolverines | ||
2013–2015 | Oakland Golden Grizzlies | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011 | Plymouth Argyle | 1 | (0) |
2014–2015 | Lansing United | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:02, 23 September 2011 (UTC) |
Club career
Rickard was a product of the Plymouth Argyle Centre of Excellence.[1] He made his first-team debut as a substitute in a 2–0 defeat against Oldham Athletic on 15 January 2011.
Rickard moved to the US in 2011 and enrolled at the University of Michigan thus becoming one of the Michigan Wolverines who play in the Big Ten Conference in the NCAA Division 1. After one season at Michigan, he transferred to Oakland University and played three seasons for the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, twice qualifying for the post-season NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship as the Horizon League tournament champions.
References
- "Player profile" Plymouth Argyle F.C. Retrieved 17 February 2010.
External links
- Matt Rickard player profile at pafc.premiumtv.co.uk
- Matthew Rickard player profile at mgoblue.com