Ukrop’s returns as front of jersey sponsor; Bon Secours returns as back of jersey sponsor; Prospect Blue returns as jersey sleeve sponsor; Nightingale Ice Cream returns as back collar sponsor
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Kickers are excited to unveil the 2024 Seeing Red Kit featuring a custom bright red Adidas jersey with white accents and red shadow pinstripes that feature white sponsor logos, nameplates, and numbers.
Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods returns as the front-of-jersey sponsor for a fourth-straight season, Bon Secours returns as the back-of-jersey sponsor for a 10th-straight season, Prospect Blue returns as the jersey sleeve sponsor for their third-straight season, and Nightingale Ice Cream returns as the back collar sponsor for a second-straight season.
The Seeing Red Kit will serve as the Kickers’ primary jersey during the 2024 season, with the jersey making its debut during the Kickers’ home opener at City Stadium on March 23, 2024, against South Georgia Tormenta FC.
Individual tickets and discounted opening night group packages for the Home Opener are available at richmondkickers.com/tickets.
The Seeing Red Kit celebrates a return to the famous red that has been sported by America’s longest-continuously operating outdoor soccer club for over 30 years. From Kevin Jeffrey and Matthew Delicâte to Emiliano Terzaghi and Nil Vinyals, repping Richmond Red has spelled success for the Kickers. Under the City Stadium lights, Kickers players and fans will see red and be reminded of the tenacity and ferocity the Richmond Kickers have always played with and continue to display under the direction of Chief Sporting Officer and Head Coach Darren Sawatzky.
Ukrop’s has been a long-time supporter of the Kickers. From their roots as a grocery store started in 1937, to beloved national food manufacturer and a local Market Hall of today, Ukrop’s has always strived to nourish the lives of their customers and their communities.
Bon Secours enters its 10th year as a partner of the Kickers. As the Official Healthcare Services Provider of the Richmond Kickers, Bon Secours brings a full spectrum of high-quality sports medicine care and services to both the Kickers’ professional team and youth players, including concussion awareness and management, orthopedic care, sports performance services, physical therapy, safety education, and injury prevention practices.
Founded in 2019, ProspectBlue is a staffing and recruiting firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia and serves the Mid-Atlantic market and beyond. With a deep expertise in the corporate, financial, legal and medical fields, they help employers and job seekers secure talented teams and fulfilling care. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new career opportunity, or a company searching for talent, ProspectBlue will help you ensure that today’s transitions lead to growth and success.
Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches was born right here in food-centric Richmond, Va., and grew out of a love for bringing great tastes to the community. Influenced by the ever-creative chefs, artists, musicians and culture creators in the city, Nightingale is built on the idea of making something you’re proud of and sharing it with the ones around you. Owned by veteran Hannah Pollack, and her husband, Xavier Meers, Nightingale’s gourmet ice cream sandwiches are the product of hard work, dedication to the craft and a lil’ appetite for fun. Inspired by making people smile, Nightingale has one simple goal: to spread joy and eat ice cream.
Fans can now purchase and customize their Seeing Red primary jersey at the club’s new official online storefront at shoprichmondsoccer.com. CityStadium+ members will receive 15% off as part of their membership benefits!
Drew Norris, Richmond Kickers’ Vice President of Partnerships said:
“We’re thrilled to unveil our 2024 primary jersey that features incredible local businesses that continue to be great supporters and partners of us and soccer in our community. Ukrop’s and Bon Secours have worked tirelessly to support us for many years, and we’re thrilled to continue building our relationships with Prospect Blue and Nightingale Ice Cream.”
Bobby Ukrop, Ukrop’s Chairman and CEO said:
“Ukrop’s support of soccer began in 1981 with the inaugural Richmond Invitational Indoor Soccer Tournament which attracted top youth teams from outside our region. We have been pleased to be involved in helping support the amazing growth in soccer in RVA and sports tourism for more than four decades.”
Ryan Stuhlreyer, Bon Secours Richmond Vice President of Service Line Strategy said:
“We are excited to continue our partnership with the Richmond Kickers for a 10th season, and we are proud of the work we have done together for a decade to strengthen the health of our community by helping Richmond’s youth stay active.”
Alan Vaughan, ProspectBlue Ventures Managing Partner said:
“ProspectBlue and our employees are thrilled to continue our corporate partnership with the Richmond Kickers and to be a part of such a well-respected group of long-standing, corporate supporters and partners of the Kickers. We are delighted to support the Kickers as they make another run at the league title, while also spreading the excitement and joy of the game of soccer to the Richmond and Central Virginia community.”
Hannah Pollack, Nightingale Ice Cream Co-Owner said:
“Here at Nightingale, we are huge soccer fans and so excited to be able to support the Richmond Kickers’ 2024 season. We love the community and comradery that comes with soccer and are honored to be a part of something that creates so much joy for so many.”
Season Tickets are now available for the 2024 season! Fans can unlock massive savings, access to exclusive events, a complimentary CityStadium+ Membership and so much more. Be a part of every out-of-your-seat experience in 2024 with Season Tickets! Additional information can be found at richmondkickers.com/seasontickets.
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