RENO, Nev. – Reno 1868 FC striker Dane Kelly is in the middle of his best season of soccer to date.
Kelly has notched 14 regular season goals putting him in a tie with fellow Jamaican forward Romario Williams for the USL’s Golden Boot.
The Golden Boot is given out by soccer leagues across the world to the top goalscorer in each league.
“Right now, the focus is on helping the guys out in any way I can,” Kelly said. “My teammates really help put me and others in positions to score goals.”
Here are a few facts you need to know about the Golden Boot and how it relates to Dane Kelly:
Goals Scored By Kelly: 14 this season
Shots: 73 (1st in the USL)
Top Contenders: Romario Williams (T-1st, 14 goals), Chandler Hoffman (3rd, 13 goals), Jorge Herrera (4th, 12 goals), Djiby Fall (5th, 11 goals)
2016 USL Golden Boot Winner: Sean Okoli (16 goals)
Famous Golden Boot Winners Across the World: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Francesco Totti, Thierry Henry, Ronaldo