Spencer Richey


Spencer McNair Richey is an American soccer player for FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer.

Career

College and amateur

Richey spent his entire college career at the University of Washington. He made a total of 71 appearances for the Huskies and finished with 30 clean sheets.
He also played in the Premier Development League for Tacoma Tide, Portland Timbers U23s, Washington Crossfire and Puget Sound Gunners.

Professional

On January 20, 2015, Richey was selected in the third round of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC. However he was cut from camp and he ended up joining USL affiliate club Whitecaps FC 2. He made his professional debut for the club on April 1 in a match against Austin Aztex.
Richey signed with Major League Soccer side Vancouver Whitecaps FC on December 19, 2016.
On November 22, 2017, the Whitecaps picked up Richey's team option and loaned him to FC Cincinnati for the 2018 season.
Richey was released by Vancouver at the end of their 2018 season. His MLS rights were subsequently traded to new MLS expansion side FC Cincinnati in December 2018 in exchange for a third-round selection in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft.

International

Richey was a member of the U.S. under-17 national team at the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup.