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Richard Luca signs with Cavalry FC

February 19, 2020 - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
Cavalry FC News Release


Calgary, AB - Cavalry FC has added more Brazilian flair to the roster with Richard Luca Rosa Da Silva Sousa (BRA), simply known as Richard Luca, signing on for the 2020 season.

The Twenty-Two-year old comes to us from the Goiás region of Brazil, roughly 200kms from the capital city of Brasilia. The skillful Brazilian can play on either wing or as an attacking midfielder. Having spent time with prestigious Santos FC (BRA), Richard made a move to Correcaminos UAT (MEX). More recently, playing for FC Torpedo Kutaisi of the Georgian top division where he scored 5 goals in 14 matches. Richard has also represented the Brazilian National team at the U17 level and has designs to one day return to the famous yellow jerseys of Brazil.

"Richard Luca is one of the most exciting players we looked at this off-season. He has incredible 1v1 dribbling ability, electric pace and terrific work rate. He has the tools to unlock defences and excite fans in equal measure." - Tommy Wheeldon Jr. (Head Coach & General Manager)

"I am very happy to belong to this new family that is Cavalry FC and feel it is a unique and exciting opportunity. I consider myself a versatile, fast, skilled player with lots of personality. You can expect my commitment and dedication every day to earn results for the club" - Richard Luca on signing with Cavalry FC for the 2020 season.

Richard Luca is expected to arrive in Calgary March 2020 to begin training pending the expected approval of appropriate visas/work permits.

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