March 19, 2021 (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — The Charlotte Independence announced today that the Club has signed centre-back Kevin Riascos for the 2021 season. He will be added to Jacks’ roster pending league and federation approval.
“I am so happy to join the Independence,” said Riascos. “I’m so thankful for this opportunity and I come here with the vision of making history and achieving great things with this Club.”
Riascos joins the Independence after a spell with the Boyacá Patriots of Colombia’s Liga BetPlay Dimayor.
"We are so excited to have Kevin join us this season," said Charlotte Independence General Manager and Head Coach Mike Jeffries. "He arrives here with great experience playing against top talent in Colombia and will help us significantly in the things we are trying to accomplish."
The 25-year-old centre-back made his professional debut in 2014 with Llaneros FC of Colombia’s Categoría Primera B.
Riascos has spent time in the United States with FC Arizona (National Premier Soccer League) and Golden State Force (USL League Two).
Riascos also played on Uniautónoma, Barranquilla FC, and Jaguares de Córdoba Fútbol Club of Colombia’s Categoría Primera A and B.
"We see Kevin as an integral part of our back line," added Jeffries. "His defensive qualities will aid us in our ability to apply pressure all over the field. Offensively, Kevin will allow us the chance to connect passes out of the back and get our attack started."
Riascos joins Jake Areman, Brandt Bronico (on loan from Charlotte FC), Clay Dimick, Junior Etou, Enzo Martinez, Brandon Miller, Austin Pack, Marcelo Palomino (on loan from Houston Dynamo FC), Hugh Roberts, and Valentin Sabella (currently loaned to Cancun FC) on the list of players confirmed for the 2021 season, as the club continues to negotiate with additional players.
March 19, 2021 (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — The Charlotte Independence announced today that the Club has signed centre-back Kevin Riascos for the 2021 season. He will be added to Jacks’ roster pending league and federation approval.
“I am so happy to join the Independence,” said Riascos. “I’m so thankful for this opportunity and I come here with the vision of making history and achieving great things with this Club.”
Riascos joins the Independence after a spell with the Boyacá Patriots of Colombia’s Liga BetPlay Dimayor.
“We are so excited to have Kevin join us this season,” said Charlotte Independence General Manager and Head Coach Mike Jeffries. “He arrives here with great experience playing against top talent in Colombia and will help us significantly in the things we are trying to accomplish.”
The 25-year-old centre-back made his professional debut in 2014 with Llaneros FC of Colombia’s Categoría Primera B.
Riascos has spent time in the United States with FC Arizona (National Premier Soccer League) and Golden State Force (USL League Two).
Riascos also played on Uniautónoma, Barranquilla FC, and Jaguares de Córdoba Fútbol Club of Colombia’s Categoría Primera A and B.
“We see Kevin as an integral part of our back line,” added Jeffries. “His defensive qualities will aid us in our ability to apply pressure all over the field. Offensively, Kevin will allow us the chance to connect passes out of the back and get our attack started.”
Riascos joins Jake Areman, Brandt Bronico (on loan from Charlotte FC), Clay Dimick, Junior Etou, Enzo Martinez, Brandon Miller, Austin Pack, Marcelo Palomino (on loan from Houston Dynamo FC), Hugh Roberts, and Valentin Sabella (currently loaned to Cancun FC) on the list of players confirmed for the 2021 season, as the club continues to negotiate with additional players.
PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Kevin Riascos
Position: Defender
Birthdate: June 21, 1995 (age: 25)
Birthplace: Bogotá, Colombia
Height: 6' 2"
PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Kevin Riascos
Position: Defender
Birthdate: June 21, 1995 (age: 25)
Birthplace: Bogotá, Colombia
Height: 6′ 2″
CURRENT 2021 CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE ROSTER
Goalkeeper – Austin Pack, Brandon Miller
Defender – Clay Dimick, Kevin Riascos, Hugh Roberts
Midfielder – Jake Areman, Brandt Bronico, Junior Etou, Enzo Martinez, Marcelo Palomino, Valentin Sabella
Forward –
CURRENT 2021 CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE ROSTER
Goalkeeper – Austin Pack, Brandon Miller
Defender – Clay Dimick, Kevin Riascos, Hugh Roberts
Midfielder – Jake Areman, Brandt Bronico, Junior Etou, Enzo Martinez, Marcelo Palomino, Valentin Sabella
Forward –
The Independence will make the 2021 campaign its first season at the brand new American Legion Memorial Stadium. The $40 million entire rebuild of the historic venue which began last September is close to completion and is set to open a new chapter for the Jacks.
Located in Uptown Charlotte, the new venue will have a capacity of 10,500 including standing area, and the type of amenities that have become standard at new venues across the Championship in recent years. Among them, a first for the Independence, will be a full video scoreboard and views of the surrounding city skyline that will make for a memorable experience on game-nights and at other events.
2021 Season Tickets are now on sale to the general public here.
The Independence will make the 2021 campaign its first season at the brand new American Legion Memorial Stadium. The $40 million entire rebuild of the historic venue which began last September is close to completion and is set to open a new chapter for the Jacks.
Located in Uptown Charlotte, the new venue will have a capacity of 10,500 including standing area, and the type of amenities that have become standard at new venues across the Championship in recent years. Among them, a first for the Independence, will be a full video scoreboard and views of the surrounding city skyline that will make for a memorable experience on game-nights and at other events.
2021 Season Tickets are now on sale to the general public here.
ABOUT CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE: The Charlotte Independence professional soccer team joined the United Soccer League (USL) Championship as an expansion team in September 2014. An ownership group led by Jim McPhilliamy, the President & Managing Partner of Major League Lacrosse’s Charlotte Hounds, acquired the USL franchise rights from the Charlotte Eagles. McPhilliamy and his investment group founded Queen City Sports Club with the goal of making Charlotte a better place to live through annual increases in both the quality and quantity of events that are provided for the community.
In the fall of 2018, Queen City Sports Club and the Charlotte Independence signed a 10-year lease to move to American Legion Memorial Stadium following a revitalization of the historic landmark set for the spring of 2021. The Independence is focused on building the profile of the club through culture, community and performance as the team moves to American Legion Memorial Stadium. For details on 2021 Season Memberships, visit https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/charlotteindependence or call 704-206-1515.
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ABOUT CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE: The Charlotte Independence professional soccer team joined the United Soccer League (USL) Championship as an expansion team in September 2014. An ownership group led by Jim McPhilliamy, the President & Managing Partner of Major League Lacrosse’s Charlotte Hounds, acquired the USL franchise rights from the Charlotte Eagles. McPhilliamy and his investment group founded Queen City Sports Club with the goal of making Charlotte a better place to live through annual increases in both the quality and quantity of events that are provided for the community.
In the fall of 2018, Queen City Sports Club and the Charlotte Independence signed a 10-year lease to move to American Legion Memorial Stadium following a revitalization of the historic landmark set for the spring of 2021. The Independence is focused on building the profile of the club through culture, community and performance as the team moves to American Legion Memorial Stadium. For details on 2021 Season Memberships, visit https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/charlotteindependence or call 704-206-1515.
