The Richmond Kickers have signed fullback Mujeeb Murana, pending league and federation approval.

Murana, 25, brings experience at the MLS and the USL Championship levels and is expected to add depth on the right side of the back line. He most recently played for Miami FC and Birmingham Legion FC in the USL Championship. 

“Mujeeb has some great experience at both the MLS and USL Championship levels. He is dynamic going forward and his presence in defending is a priority for us in 2026,” said Chief Sporting Officer and Head Coach Darren Sawatzky. “We look forward to watching him intervene in opposition attacks, then impose his quality as we work to score goals in the attack.” 

A product of the Houston Dynamo academy, Murana joined the system at age 12 and worked his way through each level, eventually captaining the U-19 squad. He later earned a Homegrown contract with the Dynamo first team and made his debut during the 2023 U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 in a 1-0 victory against Sporting Kansas City. Houston went on to win the tournament, defeating Inter Miami FC 2-1 in the final. 

Murana was also a key contributor for Houston Dynamo 2 during the 2022 MLS NEXT Pro season. He made 22 starts in 23 appearances as the club recorded 10 clean sheets. That season, he totaled 12 key passes, 64 accurate long balls and added an assist in the conference semifinal. 

“Coming to Richmond for me means that I am who I say I am — when no one believes in me, I always believe in myself and will rise above,” Murana said. “Richmond has the best fans in the league. I look forward to scoring lots of goals and setting a new decibel record for City Stadium.” 

Before turning professional, Murana played at Saint Louis University, where he earned All-Atlantic 10 honors in back-to-back seasons.