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Kickers Add Three on Loan from D.C. United

March 16, 2018 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Richmond Kickers News Release


RICHMOND, VA - The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce the return of goalkeeper Travis Worra and the additions of forwards Dane Kelly and Bruno Miranda on loan from the Kickers Official Major League Soccer (MLS) affiliate, D.C. United pending USL and USSF approval.

Now in his fourth season on loan to the Kickers, Worra comes into the season with a career GAA of 0.86 in a Richmond uniform. In 2017, he posted four shutouts in nine appearances with the Kickers, making 27 saves. He also earned his first career assist September 23, 2017 on the game-winning goal against the Rochester Rhinos. With United, he made 14 saves over five appearances in MLS in 2017. The University of New Hampshire product signed with United in 2015, after starting in 59 of 60 matches over his four-year collegiate career.

Earning both the USL Golden Boot and league MVP in 2017, Kelly signed with D.C. United on March 9, 2018. With Reno 1868 FC in 2017, the Jamaican international netted 18 goals, including back-to-back hat tricks against Phoenix Rishing FC on May 7, 2017 and against Seattle Sounders FC 2 on May 21, 2017. Kelly is also the USL's all-time leading scorer after netting 56 goals and recording 14 assists in 138 total USL appearances. Prior to joining Reno 1868 FC, Kelly played for the Charleston Battery (2011-2015) and Swope Park Rangers (2016).

A member of the Bolivian National Team, Miranda joined D.C. United in August 2017 and made 5 substitute appearances. Before joining D.C. United, he broke into Club Universidad de Chile's first team, making several appearances for one of Chile's most successful franchises this spring en route to the club's 2017 Clausura (Chilean spring season) victory. Miranda has been capped by the national team on three occasions with the first coming against the United States May 29, 2016.

Richmond opens the 2018 USL season this Sunday, March 18, as the team travels to Bethlehem Steel FC for a 2:00 p.m. kickoff. The match will be available to stream live online through the USL Match Center. The Kickers return to City Stadium for the Home Opener next Saturday night, March 24 as they host USL newcomers Indy Eleven for a 5:00 p.m. kickoff. Tickets are available now at RichmondKickers.com.

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