Philadelphians Abroad

Philadelphians Abroad: Yeisley turns creator for Richmond

Photo: Courtesy of Sue Kitsteiner/Richmond Kickers

Hershey, PA native and Richmond Kickers forward Jason Yeisley showed his creativity in Friday’s 4-0 win over Antigua Barracuda. The Richmond forward nearly got on the scoreboard in the 11th minute when teammate Nate Robinson served a cross from the right wing and found Yeisley in the penalty area. Yeisley stepped around his defender but mistimed his shot, allowing the Barracuda defenders to clear the ball.

Richmond stepped up in the 24th minute when Yeisley, receiving the ball at the end line, cut back and drew the Antigua keeper his way. Driving the ball across to the back post, Robinson took two steps towards goal and tapped home the opener.

Yeisley nearly doubled the score 10 minutes later when he received a cross from teammate Brian Ownby at the left post, but his diving header skimmed just wide of the goal.

Ten minutes into the second half, Yeisley set up yet another goal. Playing the ball to the top of the box, and again finding Robinson in the penalty area, Robinson himself turned playmaker as he settled the ball and fed it through to Ownby, who beat the Antigua keeper as he came off his line and slotted the ball into an empty net.

Yeisley formely played with Penn State, Reading Rage, FC Dallas, and Pittsburgh Riverhounds.

Major League Soccer

Chris Albright, D, Philadelphia Union — No game this week. Season: 1 game, 1 clean sheet.

Greg Cochrane, D, Los Angeles Galaxy  No game this week. Season: 10 games, 7 starts, 2 clean sheets.

Bobby Convey, M, Toronto FC — Started and played 77 minutes in Saturday’s 2-1 win at D.C. Season: 6 games, 4 starts.

Ryan Finley, F, Columbus Crew — Did not play. Season: 4 games.

Dan Gargan, D, San Jose Earthquakes — In the 18, but did not play. Season: 4 games, 4 starts, 1 assist, 1 clean sheet.

Corey Hertzog, F, Vancouver Whitecaps — Did not play. Season: 4 games, 3 start, 1 goal.

Antoine Hoppenot, F, Philadelphia Union — No game this week. Season: 13 games, 1 goal, 1 assist.

Jeff Larentowicz, M, Chicago Fire — No game this week. Season: 12 games, 12 starts, 1 goal, 1 assist.

Jeff Parke, D, Philadelphia Union — No game this week. Season: 12 games, 12 starts, 2 clean sheets.

Ryan Richter, D, Toronto FC  Started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 2-1 win at D.C. Season: 9 games, 8 starts, 0 clean sheets.

Marcus Tracy, F, San Jose Earthquakes — Did not play. Season: 3 games.

Bobby Warshaw, D, FC Dallas — In the 18, but did not play. Season: 7 games, 1 start, 1 clean sheet.

Andrew Wenger, F, Montreal Impact — Started and played 54 minutes in Saturday’s 2-0 loss at Columbus. Season: 10 games, 5 starts, 1 goal, 3 assists.

U.S. Open Cup

Chris Albright, D, Philadelphia Union — In the 18, but did not play. Tournament: 0 games.

Ryan Finley, F, Columbus Crew — Did not play. Tournament: 0 games.

Antoine Hoppenot, F, Philadelphia Union — In the 18, but did not play. Tournament: 1 game.

Jeff Larentowicz, M, Chicago Fire — Played 9 minutes in Thursday’s 2-1 win over Columbus. Tournament: 2 games.

Jeff Parke, D, Philadelphia Union — Started and played 90 minutes in Wednesday’s 3-1 loss at D.C. Tournament: 2 games, 2 starts.

Bobby Warshaw, D, FC Dallas — Played 12 minutes in Wednesday’s 3-0 win over Houston. Tournament: 2 games.

NASL

Pat Hannigan, GK, San Antonio Scorpions — Did not play. Season: 6 games, 6 starts, 20 saves, 11 goals against.

Christopher Williams, D, San Antonio Scorpions — Did not play. Season: 4 games, 3 starts, 0 clean sheets.

Jeremy Vuolo, GK, San Antonio Scorpions — Started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 2-1 win at Tampa Bay. Season: 2 games, 1 start, 7 saves, 1 goal against.

USL PRO

Tyler Bellemy, D, Rochester Rhinos — Played 3 minutes in Friday’s 3-0 win over Tampa Bay. In the 18, but did not play on Sunday Season: 7 games, 5 starts, 3 clean sheets.

Thomas Brandt, D, Harrisburg City Islanders — In the 18, but did not play. Season: 3 games, 2 starts.

Tony Donatelli, M, VSI Tampa Bay — Started and played 90 minutes in Friday’s 3-0 loss at Rochester. Started and played 90 minutes in Sunday’s 2-1 loss at Dayton. Season: 13 games, 11 starts, 1, goal, 2 assists.

Cristhian Hernandez, M, Harrisburg City Islanders — Started and played 73 minutes in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Antigua. Season: 11 games, 9 starts, 3 goals, 3 assists.

Morgan Langley, F, Harrisburg City Islanders — Started and played 90 minutes in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Antigua, scoring a goal in the 30th minute. Season: 11 games, 9 starts, 4 goals.

Jimmy McLaughlin, M, Harrisburg City Islanders — Played 29 minutes in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Antigua.  Season: 10 games, 3 starts, 2 goals.

J.T. Noone, M, VSI Tampa Bay — Started and played 90 minutes in Friday’s 3-0 loss at Rochester. Started and played 90 minutes in Sunday’s 2-1 loss at Dayton. Season: 13 games, 13 starts, 1 goal, 1 assist.

Jason Pelletier, M, Harrisburg City Islanders — Started and played 90 minutes in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Antigua. Season: 8 games, 8 starts, 2 clean sheets.

Mike Seamon, M, Pittsburgh Riverhounds — Did not play. Season: 10 games, 10 starts.

Andrew Welker, F, Harrisburg City Islanders — Did not play. Season: 1 game, 1 start.

Jason Yeisley, F, Richmond Kickers — Started and played 90 minutes in Friday’s 4-0 win over Antigua, providing an assist in the 24th minute. Season: 7 games, 7 starts, 1 goal, 1 assist.

Colin Zizzi, D, Harrisburg City Islanders — Started and played 90 minutes in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Antigua. Season: 11 games, 11 starts, 1 assist, 2 clean sheets.

Finnish Veikkausliiga (Premier Division)

Jon Okafor, M, MYPA — Played 16 minutes in Thursday’s 2-0 win over KuPS. Played 45 minutes in Sunday’s 0-0 draw at FC Inter. Season: 13 games, 4 starts.

Finnish Kakkonen (Second Division)

Alex DeJohn, D, Ekenäs IF — Started and played 90 minutes in Sunday’s 1-0 win over Klubi 04. Season: 10 games, 10 starts, 6 clean sheets.

Norwegian First Division

Zarek Valentin, D, FK Bodø/Glimt — Started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Stabaek IF. Season: 10 games, 10 starts, 5 clean sheets. Cup: 2 games, 2 starts, 1 clean sheet

Swedish Superettan

Billy Schuler, M, Hammarby IF — In the 18, but did not play. Season: 9 games, 7 starts, 1 goal.

Swedish Division 1 North

Anthony Allison, F, Umeå FC — Started and played 90 minutes in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Athletic FC United.  Season: 10 games, 9 starts, 1 goal, 1 assist.

One Comment

  1. I played against Yeisley in high school, and he was quite the scorer back then. He had really good composure in front of goal. I’d imagine he would’ve been able to make a greater impact in MLS had he not injured his knee in college.

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