CARY, N.C. (July 28, 2017) – North Carolina FC has traded veteran forward Brian Shriver to Jacksonville Armada FC in exchange for Trinidadian target forward Jonathan Glenn and Welsh youth standout Danny Barrow. Per club policy, no further details on the transaction have been released.
“We need to improve in the Fall [Season] if we’re going to get into the playoffs,” said NCFC Head Coach Colin Clarke. “It’s an opportunity to add two good players and strengthen our depth in two positions. We’re excited to have both here. It will liven up our squad and be good to have competition for places. I think that’s certainly something both players will bring.”
Shriver departs from his second stint with North Carolina FC as the club’s all-time leading goal scorer with 35 goals (27 NASL, 8 U.S. Open Cup). The 29-year-old forward saw limited action as a substitute this season, appearing in nine contests, logging 333 minutes, and scoring one goal in U.S. Open Cup play.
Barrow spent the last season and a half as a reserve midfielder for Jacksonville. The young winger hails from Braunton, England, and came up through the Welsh Youth National Team system. Barrow has played with various clubs in the English professional system, including Plymouth Argyle FC, West Bromwich Albion, Bath City FC and Truro City FC.
In 2015, Barrow had trials with Sporting Kansas City and Jacksonville Armada before signing with Jacksonville in December. Barrow made 16 appearances and started eight contests, while logging 710 minutes during his time with the Armada.
“Danny is an exciting young talent,” said Clarke. “He’s very good with ball and taking people on. I think there’s an opportunity for him to get minutes here and develop as a player.”
Glenn, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, joins NCFC after playing the Spring Season as Jacksonville’s No. 9. The striker started seven matches and logged one goal. Prior to his stint in Jacksonville, The Trinidadian played for Breiðablik and IBV in Iceland from 2014-16 where he tallied 25 goals during three seasons. Glenn has also appeared in six matches for the Trinidad and Tobago National Team and helped lead his country to the Caribbean Cup final in 2014.
He attended NCAA Division II school Saint Leo University where he scored 41 goals in 57 appearances. The forward spent the early stages of his playing career with the Panama City Pirates and the Vermont Voltage of the Premier Development League and Jacksonville United (now Jacksonville Armada U-23) of the National Premier Soccer League.
“Jonathan is a target center forward, which is another position that we felt we needed to strengthen,” added Clarke. “He’s a proven goal scorer that has played in Europe as well as in our league.”
North Carolina FC returns to Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park for a match against Puerto Rico FC at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online or over the phone by calling the North Carolina Football Club Ticket Office at 919.458.8144.
Danny Barrow
Position: Midfielder
Date of Birth: 11/16/1995
Age: 21
Country: Braunton, England
Weight: 145 lbs
Height: 5.7'
Jonathan Glenn
Position: Forward
Date of Birth: 08/27/1987
Age: 29
Country: Trinidad and Tobago
Weight: 190 lbs
Height: 6.1'
CARY, N.C. (July 28, 2017) – North Carolina FC has traded veteran forward Brian Shriver to Jacksonville Armada FC in exchange for Trinidadian target forward Jonathan Glenn and Welsh youth standout Danny Barrow. Per club policy, no further details on the transaction have been released.
“We need to improve in the Fall [Season] if we’re going to get into the playoffs,” said NCFC Head Coach Colin Clarke. “It’s an opportunity to add two good players and strengthen our depth in two positions. We’re excited to have both here. It will liven up our squad and be good to have competition for places. I think that’s certainly something both players will bring.”
Shriver departs from his second stint with North Carolina FC as the club’s all-time leading goal scorer with 35 goals (27 NASL, 8 U.S. Open Cup). The 29-year-old forward saw limited action as a substitute this season, appearing in nine contests, logging 333 minutes, and scoring one goal in U.S. Open Cup play.
Barrow spent the last season and a half as a reserve midfielder for Jacksonville. The young winger hails from Braunton, England, and came up through the Welsh Youth National Team system. Barrow has played with various clubs in the English professional system, including Plymouth Argyle FC, West Bromwich Albion, Bath City FC and Truro City FC.
In 2015, Barrow had trials with Sporting Kansas City and Jacksonville Armada before signing with Jacksonville in December. Barrow made 16 appearances and started eight contests, while logging 710 minutes during his time with the Armada.
“Danny is an exciting young talent,” said Clarke. “He’s very good with ball and taking people on. I think there’s an opportunity for him to get minutes here and develop as a player.”
Glenn, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, joins NCFC after playing the Spring Season as Jacksonville’s No. 9. The striker started seven matches and logged one goal. Prior to his stint in Jacksonville, The Trinidadian played for Breiðablik and IBV in Iceland from 2014-16 where he tallied 25 goals during three seasons. Glenn has also appeared in six matches for the Trinidad and Tobago National Team and helped lead his country to the Caribbean Cup final in 2014.
He attended NCAA Division II school Saint Leo University where he scored 41 goals in 57 appearances. The forward spent the early stages of his playing career with the Panama City Pirates and the Vermont Voltage of the Premier Development League and Jacksonville United (now Jacksonville Armada U-23) of the National Premier Soccer League.
“Jonathan is a target center forward, which is another position that we felt we needed to strengthen,” added Clarke. “He’s a proven goal scorer that has played in Europe as well as in our league.”
North Carolina FC returns to Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park for a match against Puerto Rico FC at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online or over the phone by calling the North Carolina Football Club Ticket Office at 919.458.8144.
Danny Barrow
Position: Midfielder
Date of Birth: 11/16/1995
Age: 21
Country: Braunton, England
Weight: 145 lbs
Height: 5.7′
Jonathan Glenn
Position: Forward
Date of Birth: 08/27/1987
Age: 29
Country: Trinidad and Tobago
Weight: 190 lbs
Height: 6.1′
