Richards played for Camas High School of Camas, Washington all four years of his high school career. His most notable year was his fourth and final year, where he led the team to a victory in the WIAA 3A state championship game, alongside future teammate Quinton Beasley.
High School Richards played for Camas High School of Camas, Washington all four years of his high school career. College and amateur Richards was one of the Pac-10/Pac-12"s top scorers during his collegiate career at the University of Washington. Following his senior season, Richards was named first team First-Team Capital One Academic All-American, 2011 Pac-12 Men's Soccer Scholar-Athlete of the Year and named to the All-West Region first team
Richards also spent three seasons with Portland Timbers U23s in the USL Premier Development League.
In 2010, Richards led the Timbers U23s to a perfect 16-0 record on the way to the club"s first ever USL PDL title. Professional On January 4, 2012, Richards signed with Master of Library Science club Portland Timbers as their first homegrown player.
On May 30, Richards made his professional debut in a Lamar Hunt United States. Open Cup match which saw Cal Football Club upset the Timbers 1-0 in extra time. He made his league debut on July 14 against the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Portland Timbers U23s Individual.
