“We are fortunate to sign another talented VCU product,” commented
Leigh Cowlishaw, Richmond Kickers Director of Soccer.
“Juan will be a great asset to the squad as he is comfortable in both
the right defense and right midfield positions. He is a very
attack-minded player and has
shown an enthusiastic attitude during pre-season. We expect him to
compete for a starting position right away.”
Selected
by the Montreal Impact in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, Arbelaez spent two
seasons at VCU, making 38 appearances and tallying one
goal and five assists for seven points. The native of Pereira,
Colombia transferred his junior year from
Georgia
Perimeter College where he claimed
All-Region recognition in 2010 after scoring eight goals and 11 assists
as a freshman, helping lead GPC to a national runner-up finish. Prior
to college,
the 2009 Gainesville Times Player of the Year racked up 51 goals and 70
assists at
West Hall
High School in Oakwood,
Georgia.
