Richard West (footballer)
![]() West in 2011 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Richard West | ||
Date of birth | 19 July 1985 | ||
Place of birth | Jamaica | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2002–2004 | Santos F.C. | ||
2004–2005 | Waterhouse F.C. | ||
2005–2006 | Harbour View F.C. | ||
2006–2007 | Tivoli Gardens F.C. | ||
2007–2010 | Scotiabank Football Club | ||
2011 | Brampton United | 25 | (17) |
2012 | Serbian White Eagles | 19 | (15) |
2013–2017 | York Region Shooters | 67 | (64) |
2018 | Unionville Milliken SC | 8 | (3) |
International career | |||
2002 | Jamaica U20 | 3 | (3) |
2004 | Jamaica | 2 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Richard West (born 19 July 1985) is a former Jamaican footballer who played as a forward.
Club career
[edit]Youth
[edit]West played his youth football with Kingston College in 2001.[1]
Jamaica
[edit]West began playing in the KSAFA Super League with Santos F.C. in 2002.[2] In his debut season, he helped Santos win the league title after defeating Boys' Town with West providing the goal in overtime.[3] He re-signed with Santos for the 2003 season.[4] West helped Santos reach the championship final for the second consecutive season and scored the winning goal against Harbour View.[5] In late 2003, he re-signed the club for his third season.[6]
In September 2004, he played in the country's top-flight league with Waterhouse.[7][8] The following season he signed with league rivals Harbour View.[9] In his debut season with Harbour View, he assisted the team in finishing second in the regular season standings.[10]
After a season with Harbour View, he joined with Tivoli Gardens in 2006.[11] In 2008, he played with Scotiabank Football Club in the KSAFA lower leagues.[12] West helped Scotiabank win the league title in 2009.[13] In 2010, he won his second league title with Scotiabank and finished as the clubs top goals scorer.[14]
Canada
[edit]West ventured abroad to play in the Canadian Soccer League with Brampton City United in 2011.[15][16] In his debut season in the Canadian circuit, he finished as the club's top goal scorer and second in the league scoring charts with 17 goals.[17] He helped Brampton secure a playoff berth by finishing fourth in the league's first division.[18] Brampton's playoff campaign concluded in the opening round after losing the two-game series to the Serbian White Eagles.[19]
After a season with Brampton, he signed with league rivals the Serbian White Eagles.[20] West would finish once more at the top of the league scoring charts finishing fourth with 15 goals.[21] He helped the Serbs in clinching a postseason berth by finishing sixth.[22] In the playoff quarterfinal round, West produced the winning goal against SC Toronto which advanced the club to the next round.[23] The Serbs were eliminated from the competition in the following round by Toronto Croatia.[24]
York Region Shooters
[edit]The following season he was transferred over to York Region Shooters.[25] West would finish at the top of the league scoring charts for the third consecutive season as the club's top goal scorer with 19 goals. The Vaughan-based club would secure a playoff berth by finishing as runner's up in the division.[26] Their playoff run ended in the first round after a defeat in penalties by London City.[27]
West re-signed with Vaughan for the 2014 season.[28] He helped the Shooters produce a perfect season by initially securing the divisional title.[29] In the preliminary round of the postseason, he contributed a goal against his former team Brampton that helped advance the club to the next round.[30] Their opponents in the next round were the North York Astros where they defeated them.[31] He would appear in the championship final and score the equalizing goal against Toronto Croatia that sent the match to a penalty shootout where York Region would win the title.[32][33]
York Region re-signed West for his third season in 2015.[34] West finished the campaign as the league's top goal scorer with 23 goals.[35][36] He also assisted the club in securing a playoff berth by finishing third in the division.[37] West produced a hat trick in the quarterfinal match against Burlington SC that helped advance the club to the next round.[38][36] In the semifinal round, York Region was eliminated from the tournament by Toronto Croatia.[39] The 2016 season marked his fourth year with the Vaughan-based club.[40] In his fourth season, he helped the club secure the divisional title.[41] York Region defeated Milton SC in the playoff quarterfinals where West contributed a goal.[42] Their playoff run ended in the following round after a defeat by Hamilton City.[43] His final run with York Region was in the 2017 season.[44] York Region would win the championship title after defeating Scarborough SC.[45]
In 2018, he played with Unionville Milliken SC.[46]
International career
[edit]He was named to the Jamaica national under-20 football team that played in the 2003 CONCACAF U-20 Tournament qualifying round.[47] He played against Puerto Rico on August 30, 2002, where he recorded a goal.[48] West made his second appearance in the tournament against the Cayman Islands and scored another goal.[49] His final match was against Haiti where he scored Jamaica's lone goal in a 2-1 loss.[50]
West was selected to represent the Jamaica national football team and debuted on October 2, 2004, against Guatemala in a friendly match.[51][52] He made his second and final appearance for the senior team in the 2005 Caribbean Cup against Saint Martin.[53] In the tournament's opening match, he recorded his first goal for the senior team on November 24, 2004, in a 12–0 victory.[53][49][54] Ultimately, the senior team would qualify for the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup by winning the tournament.[55]
Honors
[edit]Santos F.C.
- KSAFA Super League: 2002–03,[3] 2003–04[5]
York Region Shooters
- Canadian Soccer League First Division: 2014,[32] 2016[41]
Individual
References
[edit]- ^ "KC hit back for 2-2 draw". The Gleaner. 11 September 2001.
- ^ Williams, Melton (10 February 2002). "Santos whip Police 3-1". The Gleaner.
- ^ a b Williams, Melton (14 April 2002). "Santos rally to claim Major League crown". The Gleaner.
- ^ "Boys' Town take lead". The Gleaner. 17 February 2003.
- ^ a b Wright, Nodley (7 June 2003). "Santos settle KSAFA final". The Gleaner.
- ^ Foster, Anthony (26 October 2003). "Santos stroll past Mountain View". The Gleaner.
- ^ Luton, Daraine (27 September 2004). "Arnett top 'Kick-off Classic'". The Gleaner.
- ^ Wright, Nodley (24 October 2004). "Arnett look to grab share of lead". The Gleaner.
- ^ Mugisa, Kwesi (4 October 2005). "H View look to kick floundering habit". The Gleaner. pp. B4.
- ^ Walker, Howard (24 April 2006). "Lamey ensures 1-1 draw". The Gleaner.
- ^ Walker, Howard (16 September 2006). "NPL Season 2006-07". The Gleaner.
- ^ "Division One football". The Gleaner. 12 July 2009.
- ^ Clarke, Orville (7 November 2009). "Scotiabank reaping good rewards on heavy investments". The Gleaner.
- ^ "Scotiabank sweep awards". The Gleaner. 10 December 2010.
- ^ "Winless weekend for United". Brampton Guardian. 7 June 2011.
- ^ Hylton, Kamal (20 June 2011). "Top 10 rising stars in the CSL". www.rednationonline.ca. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "2011 Canadian Soccer League scoring leaders". canadiansoccerleague.ca. 14 November 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ^ "City United hits post-season on a high". Brampton Guardian. 6 October 2011.
- ^ "Soccer season ends for United". Brampton Guardian. 19 October 2011.
- ^ "2012 Serbian White Eagles roster". canadiansoccerleague.com. 6 June 2012. Archived from the original on 6 June 2012. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "2012 CSL First Division Discipline". canadiansoccerleague.ca. Archived from the original on 29 May 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
- ^ "Playoff spot in the balance for Brampton City". Brampton Guardian. 3 October 2012.
- ^ Hayakawa, Michael (15 October 2012). "York Shooters in CSL semifinals". Vaughan Citizen.
- ^ "Montreal Academy, Toronto Croatia in Championship Final......SC Toronto Reserves and Brampton City Utd Reserves in Second Division final". Canadian Soccer League. 24 October 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Mother Nature can't hold Shooters down". Vaughan Citizen. 14 May 2013.
- ^ "Kingston FC loses final match". Kingston Whig-Standard. 8 October 2013.
- ^ Graham, Doug (19 October 2013). "Kingston FC aiming for berth in final". Kingston Whig-Standard.
- ^ "York Region Shooters propelled to first place after Sunday soccer action". Vaughan Citizen. 16 June 2014.
- ^ "York Region Shooters complete unbeaten season". Vaughan Citizen. 6 October 2014.
- ^ "York Region Shooters advance to semis, extend unbeaten streak to 19". Vaughan Citizen. 13 October 2014.
- ^ "York Region Shooters qualify for Canadian Soccer League final". Vaughan Citizen. 20 October 2014.
- ^ a b c "York Region Wins CSL Championship Unbeaten in 21……Kingston triumph in Second Division final". canadiansoccerleague.ca. 27 October 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "York Region Shooters beat Toronto Croatia in penalty kicks for CSL championship". The Canadian Press. 26 October 2014.
- ^ "York Region Shooters kick off season Sunday against Toronto Croatia". Vaughan Citizen. 7 May 2015.
- ^ a b "2015 First Division Awards". canadiansoccerleague.ca. Archived from the original on 21 January 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ a b "League-leading scorer leads York Region Shooters to victory". Vaughan Citizen. 12 October 2015.
- ^ "Playoffs: York Region Shooters hosting Burlington SC this Sunday". Vaughan Citizen. 7 October 2015.
- ^ Adamson, Stan (12 October 2015). "Top Four Advance to Semifinals for CSL Championship.....2nd Division quarterfinals also decided". Canadian Soccer League. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "Toronto Croatia reaches second straight CSL final". Mississauga News. 21 October 2015.
- ^ "York Region Shooters edge Brantford Galaxy in season opener". Vaughan Citizen. 30 May 2016.
- ^ a b "York Region Shooters blank FC Ukraine United, clinch CSL First Division regular season title". Vaughan Citizen. 19 September 2016.
- ^ "York Region Shooters rout Milton SC, advance to CSL Championship semis". Vaughan Citizen. 17 October 2016.
- ^ "York Region Shooters downed in CSL Championship semis by Hamilton City". Vaughan Citizen. 24 October 2016.
- ^ Adamson, Stan (5 June 2017). "Serbian Eagles, York Region Gain Weekend Victories....Waterloo, Vorkuta tie 2-2". Canadian Soccer League. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ a b Adamson, Stan (1 October 2017). "York Region Wins CSL Championship.....FC Ukraine United defeats Burlington for Second Division title". Canadian Soccer League. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Unionville Milliken S.C. - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Richard West -". www.league1ontario.com. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Under 20s leave for Caymans". The Gleaner. 28 August 2002. pp. B3.
- ^ "Jamaica U-20s crush PR". The Gleaner. 1 September 2002.
- ^ a b "Richard West". 11v11.com. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ Boyd, Audley (16 September 2002). "Advantage Haiti". The Gleaner.
- ^ "Jamaica warm up against Guatemala". Kingston Gleaner. 2 October 2004. pp. B2.
- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Richard West - player profile". www.national-football-teams.com. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
- ^ a b Luton, Daraine (28 November 2004). "Boyz to face hot Haiti in bid for top spot". Kingston Gleaner. pp. B3.
- ^ "Sports Jamaica:: New Boyz hammer St Martin 12-0 :: Football". www.sportsjamaica.com. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "Jamaica International Matches Details 1998-2010". RSSSF. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- 1985 births
- Living people
- Men's association football forwards
- Jamaican men's footballers
- Jamaica men's international footballers
- Waterhouse F.C. players
- Harbour View F.C. players
- Tivoli Gardens F.C. players
- Brampton City United FC players
- Serbian White Eagles FC players
- York Region Shooters players
- Canadian Soccer League (1998–present) players
- National Premier League players
- Santos F.C. (Jamaica) players
- Unionville Milliken SC players
- Jamaica men's under-20 international footballers