The Richmond Kickers U18 Girls Elite returned from a New Year’s Trip to Disney with their third consecutive Disney Showcase Championship. The girls claimed another piece of Disney hardware after defeating in-state rivals, Braddock Road Elite, 1-0 in a rematch of the 2013 Virginia State Cup Championship.
The Kickers advanced out of pool play with solid victories over the Florida Kraze and FC Dallas squads, and a draw against the North Carolina State Champion Jacksonville Coastal Surge.
In the finals, the Kickers weathered a very offensive minded display by Braddock Road in the first half, before scoring the game winner early in the second half, and gaining control of the match, live on ESPN 3.
After the girls lost the 2010 finals in their first Disney appearance, they went on a remarkable run winning titles in 2012, 2013, and 2014. The U18 Girls concluded their Disney Showcase appearances with 48 goals scored, 12 goals allowed, and an impressive record of 14 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws.
