Beckett Howell (born March 31, 2005) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for the Richmond Kickers in USL League One.

Beckett Howell
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-03-31) March 31, 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Richmond, Virginia, United States
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Richmond Kickers
Number 34
Youth career
2011–2016 Richmond Strikers
2017–2022 Richmond Kickers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Richmond Kickers 14 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 23, 2024

Club career

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Ahead of the 2023 USL League One season, Howell signed a USL Academy Amateur contract with the Richmond Kickers.[1] Howell began the season making occasional squad appearances, before making his professional debut on April 6, 2023, against the Cleveland SC in a 3-2 Victory. Howell continued his momentum eventually making his USL League One debut with the Kickers on April 30, 2023, coming on in the 86th minute in a 3–1 victory against Tormenta.[2]

By the end of the 2023 season, Howell was a regular starter at left back for the Kickers starting the final four matches of the season. Howell ultimately made 13 appearances for the Kickers in the 2023 season, 12 in USL League One play and once in U.S. Open Cup play. At the end of the season, Howell signed his first professional contract with the Kickers.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Richmond United Players Sign USL Pro Contracts". richmondutd.com.
  2. ^ "How the 2023 Richmond Kickers are making dreams come true". WTVR. March 27, 2023. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  3. ^ Martinez-Lopez, Melanie (October 31, 2023). "Kickers sign 2nd player from pipeline, Glen Allen standout Beckett Howell". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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