sentences:  At the time of the trade Richards stood second on New York's MLS league career list for games played, games started, and minutes played while placing third in assists.He scored his first goal for Vancouver against the San Jose Earthquakes on 20 July to put the Whitecaps up 1-0.On 26 August 2012 it was confirmed that Richards would join English Championship side Burnley on 1 January 2013 after the end of the MLS season and in the European transfer window.