Kickers signs Ottawa Fury goalie Marcel DeBellis for 2017 season

by | Dec 19, 2016 | SPORTS

The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce that goalkeeper Marcel DeBellis has agreed to terms for the 2017 season, pending USL and U.S. Soccer approval and international clearance.


The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce that goalkeeper Marcel DeBellis has agreed to terms for the 2017 season, pending USL and U.S. Soccer approval and international clearance.

DeBellis joins the Kickers after a two-year stint with Ottawa Fury FC where he made five appearances and posted one shutout. The 6’3” goalkeeper previously spent four years in Italy with Trento Calcio and Vincenza Calcio, while splitting the 2012/2013 season between Italian Fourth Division club AC Bellaria Igea Marina and Serie B side Ascoli. A native of Ontario, DeBellis first made the move to Europe in 2008, signing with Portuguese powerhouse Benefica where he suited up for their U19 squad.

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Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner is the former editor of GayRVA and RVAMag from 2013 - 2017. He’s now the Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, a state-wide NPR outlet based in Roanoke. You can reach him at BradKutnerNPR@gmail.com




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