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name: James Riley
position: D height: 5-10 weight:150 Birthdate: October 27, 1982 Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO last club: Chivas USA (MLS) |
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| Regular Season Stats | full bio l year-by-year stats l video highlights |
| year | club | gp | gs | min | g | a | sht | sog | fc | fs | c | ej |
| 2009 | Seattle Sounders FC | 28 | 27 | 2,334 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 24 | 4 | 2 |
| Career | 122 | 104 | 9,526 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 13 | 132 | 83 | 22 | 4 | |
In Riley's second professional season he increased his starting appearances from his rookie campaign and proved his value with a very strong showing in the Revs 1-0 victory over D.C. in the Eastern Conference Championship match … a versatile, athletic player whom Steve Nicol can deploy as a defender or as a midfielder on either side of the field ... displays excellent composure on the ball ... has the speed to turn the corner on opposing defenders and is good on the dribble.
MLS Experience
2006: A versatile player, Riley started all 20 games in which he appeared, playing across the backline and on the left and right wings. Suffered a complex ankle injury on May 27 against Houston, causing him to miss eight games before returning to the lineup against Colorado on July 4 in his home state. Started the Revs' Eastern Conference Championship game at D.C. on Nov. 5, playing all 90 minutes. Started the game as a right fullback in a 4-4-2 alignment before pushing up to the right wing when the team switched to a 3-5-2 formation midway through the game.2005: The Revs' 2005 second-round SuperDraft choice could arguably be called a "sleeper" pick, though he was unquestionably a great pickup at the 21st slot overall. Riley appeared in 23 matches for Nicol, starting 12 and demonstrating the ability to step into any game situation. In his first professional game on April 2 at San Jose, he assisted on Taylor Twellman's goal in the second half. Scored first professional goal on Sept. 24 against the MetroStars in the 85th minute to secure a berth for the Revolution in the 2005 MLS Playoffs.
College
One of the most versatile and consistent players in Wake Forest soccer history. Played in the back and midfield during his career and was one of the top players in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Played in 82 games and started 79 for the Demon Deacons, captaining the team as a senior in 2004. A key part of the team's defensive backline that allowed 0.56 goals per game, just 3.76 shots on goal per game and posted 11 shutouts in 2002.
Quick Kicks
Son of Chong Horton ... nicknamed "Giggles" or "Giggs" by his teammates ... played for Carolina Dynamo PDL Eastern Conference Championship team (2004) ... was a communications major with a sociology minor ... Riley's mother is Korean-American ... played club soccer for the Colorado Rush, the program that has also produced Seth Trembly and Conor Casey ... a two-time high school All-American ... Dean's List student at Harrison High School ... worked as a repossession man and financial assistant for Prime Financial of Colorado Springs four consecutive summers ... his favorite place to travel to is Costa Rica and his favorite soccer moment is starting the home opener at Gillette in 2005 against Columbus ... an able dancer … voted one of Boston's Most Eligible Bachelors by Boston Magazine in 2006.
