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USL League One Announces 2021 Season Format

TAMPA, Fla. – (Monday, January 25, 2021) – USL League One announced on Monday following the league’s Board of Governors meeting that the 2021 regular season will begin on or about May 8 and will feature a 28-game slate running through October and culminating in a six-team playoff to take place in November.
 
In voting for a flexible start date, the Governors have approved for clubs to begin play as early as April 10th depending on conditions in their local communities. Further details and scheduling announcements will be made in the coming months and the league will continue to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in the event that alterations to the format need to be made.
 
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Kickers Home Opener Against Fort Lauderdale Postponed

RICHMOND, Va. – (Friday, July 31, 2020) – The Richmond Kickers Home Opener, scheduled for Saturday, August 1 at 6:00 p.m. has been postponed. 
 
The decision to postpone the match was made out of an abundance of caution following a positive COVID-19 test from a covered person of the Fort Lauderdale CF organization.
 
A new date for the match will be announced at a later date. Tickets purchased for this match can be exchanged for any future 2020 regular season Richmond Kickers match, based on availability. A Richmond Kickers representative will be in contact with all August 1 ticket holders shortly.

Kickers Unveil New Upgrades to City Stadium

RICHMOND, Va. – (Wednesday, July 29, 2020) – The Richmond Kickers, in partnership with the RVA Sports Foundation have invested heavily over the last six months to improve the club’s “vintage home” at City Stadium. The project was led by Justin Cornwell from Draper Aden Associates, who served as the site coordinator during our comprehensive renovations. Cornwell worked closely with E.J. Wade Construction, whose team was led by William Green. 
 
“The Richmond Kickers have completed exciting new improvements to City Stadium with an end goal of enhancing the game day experience,” said Cornwell. “An upgraded irrigation system has been installed to assist in maintaining a first class natural grass playing surface for the players. To improve sight lines and enhance the experience of both players and fans, all existing overhead power lines have been placed underground, new LED sports lighting has been installed and improvements have been made to the plaza.” 
 
New Stadium Lights – Last Updated: 1995
 
All of the field lights have been upgraded to all-new LED lighting with help from Steve Wiley and Musco Lighting. 
 
“The Kickers have a proud history in Richmond, and City Stadium is such a historic venue, we were really excited to be a part of this project,” commented Wiley, Musco Sales Representative. “The club had very clear goals with the new stadium lighting. Our team worked closely with them to custom design a system that would improve light levels for better HD broadcasts and re-energize the stadium experience with cutting-edge light shows, without creating spill light or glare that could affect nearby homes. We think the players, fans, and neighbors are going to love it.” 
 
With the new lights, the light poles that sat in front of the stands have now been relocated behind the stands to improve the fan viewing experience. Wiley and his team worked closely with Randy Branham from Branham Electric, and Thompson Consulting Engineers who provided electrical drawings.
 
Fiber Internet – New
 
A new 2020 Partner, Segra has led the technology revolution at City Stadium so fans will be able to connect through stadium Wi-Fi to improve the social media experience on game day and during other events at the stadium.
 
“Segra is committed to creating a legacy and creating value in the communities they serve,” said Chris Shipman, Vice President Enterprise Sales, Segra. “Our partnership with the Richmond Kickers to provide them with fast, secure, and reliable internet access gives them the freedom to grow and provide enhanced experiences for their fans; including: Wi-Fi access in City Stadium, support for all in stadium vendors’ POS systems, and enhanced broadcast capabilities so you can see your Kickers play even if you can’t make it in person.”
 
Sound System – Last Updated: 2016
 
With the in-stadium sound being such an instrumental part of the game day experience, the Kickers relied on Dan Schultz, President of Sound Pro USA, to bring City Stadium into the 2020 world of sound. He added speakers on the new concourse light poles, as well as equipped both the front and back of the Press Box with a connected speaker system so we can communicate with fans coming and going.
 
“We are passionate about working with organizations like the Richmond Kickers Pro Team that value every part of the fan experience,” noted Schultz. “Together we designed sound reinforcement that is not only going to elevate the crowd energy but also will add smiles by creating memorable moments.”
 
Field Irrigation System – Last Updated: 1995
 
Working with Eddie Thompson from Montgomery Irrigation, the club have updated the antiquated irrigation system, which will meet the demands of modern day athletes with an improved playing pitch.  The field is considered one of the top grass soccer fields in the country, having hosted many memorable soccer matches since the conversion from synthetic turf to natural grass in 1995.
 
Improved Site Lines and Concourse – Last Updated: 1950
 
The club was excited to work with E.J. Wade, Dominion Energy, Town and Country Electric to remove the previous power lines, and stadium wiring. Working closely with the City of Richmond, they gave the approval to bury the lines and change the viewing experience from the concourse level. Safety and a more uniformed concourse drove the new concrete around the entrance plaza and the mezzanine level. In the other areas, we went with a uniformed crushed granite system that will be complimentary to future development on the site.
 
These updates include the initial upgrades to City Stadium that the club initially announced in March.  Other partners on this extensive project were Epitome Networks, Bypass POS systems, and Energy Systems Solutions.
 
City Stadium is available for rentals, which can be requested at www.richmondkickers.com. Any questions about Stadium rentals can be sent to Floyd Campbell, Director of Stadium Events at fcampbell@https://www.richmondkickers.com.

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Kickers Home Opener Kickoff Time Changed to 6PM

RICHMOND, Va. – (Monday, July 27, 2020) – The Richmond Kickers Home Opener, presented by Woodfin, will now kickoff at 6:00 p.m. to air live on the WTVR CBS 6 main channel. The Kickers are set to host Fort Lauderdale CF at City Stadium. The match will also be available to stream live on ESPN+.
 
A select number of single match tickets will go on sale Wednesday, July 29 at 10:00 a.m. for Saturday’s match at www.richmondkickers.com/tickets. 
 
Richmond opened up the 2020 USL League One season Saturday night, narrowly falling to Greenville Triumph SC, 2-3. Matt Bolduc and Emiliano Terzaghi both opened their accounts this season, scoring in each half respectively. The Kickers will continue their two match road trip Tuesday night as they travel down to face South Georgia Tormenta FC at 7:00 p.m. Catch the match live on WTVR CBS 6.3 (Comcast 206, Verizon FiOS 466) and streaming on ESPN+.

Stay up to date with the latest news from the Kickers at www.richmondkickers.com and on the official team app.

Kickers Unveil COVID-19 Readiness Plan for City Stadium

RICHMOND, Va. – (Wednesday, July 22, 2020) – The Richmond Kickers have released the COVID-19 Readiness Plan as they get set to host their first match of the 2020 USL League One season next Saturday, August 1. 
 
“We can’t wait to welcome Kickers fans back to City Stadium starting August 1st,” said Camp Peery, Kickers Vice President of Sales and Operations. “In accordance with local and league guidelines, these policies represent our proactive measures to make each matchday at City Stadium as safe and as contactless as possible for our fans, staff, and players. We will constantly evaluate and update our policies as more information becomes available.” 
 
An overview of the new policies for City Stadium include:
  • Face coverings will be mandatory for all fans and staff inside City Stadium.
  • Per Phase Three guidelines, attendance will be limited to 1,000 people per match to start the season. 
  • City Stadium will be a cashless venue, including parking, merchandise, and concessions.
  • All ticketing will be processed digitally. Tickets must be purchased online at www.richmondkickers.com/tickets in advance. A limited number of single game tickets will be made available to the public beginning July 28th for each August home match.
  • Each General Admission section in the seating bowl will be limited to a 75 person capacity.
  • Social distancing markers will be placed throughout the venue to accommodate distancing in all queues.
  • Thorough sanitization of all high touch point areas will take place pregame, in-game, and postgame. 
 

Single match tickets for the August matches will go on sale Tuesday, July 28 at 10:00 a.m. at www.richmondkickers.com/tickets.

USL League One Releases Full 2020 Schedule

RICHMOND, Va. – (Friday, July 17, 2020) – USL League One announced the full 2020 schedule. The Kickers 2020 Home Opener, presented by Woodfin is set for Saturday, August 1 at 6:30 p.m. as they host Fort Lauderdale CF. 
 
In a change approved by the League One Board of Governors this week, the regular-season schedule will now see each team play a total of 16 regular season games, with each club set to face every other team at least once over the course of the schedule. The top two teams in the regular season will advance to the 2020 League One Final, which will be played the weekend following the conclusion of the regular season.
 
With the exception of two away matches, the Kickers 2020 schedule will be played on Saturdays. All matches at City Stadium will kick off at 6:30 p.m. The Kickers regular season will conclude Saturday, October 24 at home against Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. 
 
Per local, state and league guidelines, a maximum of one thousand people will be permitted inside City Stadium to start the season. Face coverings will be required for all fans and staff inside the venue. The Kickers comprehensive COVID-19 Readiness Plan, along with 2020 ticketing information will be released next Wednesday, July 22.
 
Every match of the 2020 season will be available to stream live on ESPN+, with select matches available on the Kickers official television partners, WTVR CBS 6. 

Stay up to date with the latest news from the Kickers at www.richmondkickers.com and on the official team app.

Richmond Kickers Home Opener Set for August 1

RICHMOND, Va. – (Thursday, July 16, 2020) – The Richmond Kickers 2020 Home Opener, presented by Woodfin will take place Saturday, August 1 at City Stadium when they play host to Fort Lauderdale CF, the affiliate of Inter Miami CF of Major League Soccer. Kickoff is set for 6:30pm. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs as Fort Lauderdale debuts in USL League One this season. 
 
Per local, state and league guidelines, a maximum of one thousand people will be permitted inside City Stadium to start the season. Face coverings will be required for all fans and staff inside the venue. The Kickers comprehensive COVID-19 Readiness Plan, along with 2020 ticketing information will be released next Wednesday, July 22. 
 
The Kickers open up the 2020 season this Saturday night, July 18 as they hit the road to face South Georgia Tormenta FC at 8:00 p.m. at Erk Russell Park. This match will be available live on WTVR CBS 6.3 (Comcast 206, Verizon FiOS 466) and streaming on ESPN+. 
 
Following Saturday’s match, the Kickers will be on the road again as they travel south to face Greenville Triumph SC the following Saturday, July 25, which marks the first meeting for the Bon Secours Cup. 
 
Every match of the 2020 season will be available to stream live on ESPN+, with select matches available on the Kickers official television partners, WTVR CBS 6. The full 2020 schedule and will be released in the coming days. 

Stay up to date with the latest news from the Kickers at www.richmondkickers.com and on the official team app.

Kickers Announce Enhancements to City Stadium

RICHMOND, Va. – (Monday, March 9, 2020) – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce a number of enhancements to the nearly century old City Stadium. Built in 1929, City Stadium is seeing the first major renovations since 1994. Since 2018, the Kickers have put in close to $2 million of upgrades to the facility.
 
“Mayor Stoney and City Stadium’s councilwoman, Stephanie Lynch, have been incredible advocates for the Richmond Kickers as we look to rehabilitate Richmond’s oldest and most iconic sports facility,” said Richmond Kickers Chairman, Rob Ukrop. 
 
“Built in the 1920’s, the last time major upgrades were made to the City Stadium was in 1994 in preparation for hosting the 1995 College Cup, the NCAA Men’s Soccer Final Four.”
Ahead of the 2020 USL League One season, the major upgrades will include new field lighting from Musco Lighting, fiber installed inside the stadium from Segra in order to bring Wi-Fi into the stadium to enhance the fan experience, and a new field irrigation system. The project manager for the upgrades has been Justin Cornwell of Draper Aden Associates. E.J. Wade Construction are the general contractors. 
 
“The Kickers are valuable partners who not only contribute to the development of our professional sports economy but also promote wellness and engagement in the beautiful game throughout our community,” said Mayor Stoney. 
 
“We appreciate the Kickers’ contributions to City Stadium and the City of Richmond, and we’re pleased to be able to provide upgrades to this venerable venue, which will enhance the fan experience and support the team’s commitment to excellence on and off the field.”

The Kickers will open up the 2020 USL League One season Saturday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. when they host Forward Madison FC. Make sure you are at City Stadium all season long with your 2020 Richmond Kickers Season Memberships, on sale now! If you need something a little more flexible, order a Flex Pack that features six undated vouchers, plus a six pack cooler. Stay up to date with the Kickers online at www.richmondkickers.com or on the Kickers app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Family Fest this Saturday

The Richmond Kickers will host Family Fest at City Stadium Saturday, August 17, presented by WTVR CBS 6. The party starts at 5:30 p.m. with half off craft beers until 6:00 p.m. and live music from the Cary Street Ramblers. The Kickers will take the field at 7:00 p.m. to host Toronto FC II. 

CBS 6 has partnered with Star Auto Sales to give away two cars during halftime of the match. Any fans that want a chance to win the cars can register inside City Stadium after the gates open at 5:30 p.m. Winners can only win one of the cars. Click here for the terms and conditions of the giveaway. 

The Kickers will be taking clothing donations starting at 12:00 p.m. and then throughout the match to benefit Communities in Schools Richmond. More information and details of what to donate can be found here. Any fans that bring a donation will be eligible for an extra entry in the used car giveaway.

In honor of former club photographer, Suz Kitsteiner, the Kickers have partnered with Richardsons Rescue to take donations in her honor. Passionate for both the Kickers and soccer in RVA, Kitsteiner also devoted much of her time with Richardsons Rescue to aid in the adoptions of cats. Richardsons Rescue will be on the main concourse taking donations and talking about what they do in the community.

Tickets for Saturday’s match are on sale now at www.richmondkickers.com. Bring the family and save with the Family Four-Pack, which includes four (4) General Admission tickets to the Aug. 17 match plus two (2)  8″ Papa John’s Pizza vouchers, redeemable at the central concession stand, all for only $40! 

Kickers Partner with Richardsons Rescue in Honor of Suz Kitsteiner

RICHMOND, Va. – (Tuesday, August 13, 2019) – The Richmond Kickers have partnered with Richardsons Rescue to take donations at City Stadium this Saturday, August 17 to honor former club photographer Suz Kitsteiner, who tragically lost her life due to a battle with cancer. Kitsteiner devoted her time in Richmond at Richardsons Rescue, aiding in the adoption process of cats. 

Not only devoted to pet adoptions, Kitsteiner spent several years on the sidelines of Kickers matches with another passion of hers, photography. If there was an event in and around RVA that involved the Kickers or soccer, you could guarantee that Kitsteiner would be in attendance. 

To make a donation, Richardsons Rescue will have a table set up on the main concourse at City Stadium this Saturday. If you are unable to attend the match, or would like to donate anytime, you can donate to Richardson Rescue here. 

Richardsons Rescue is a 501c3 whose founder and  volunteers have decades of rescue experience. They are partners United in rescue and Rehabilitation Solutions. The motto of the organization is “Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rehome, Repeat.” Richardsons Rescue are actively engaging communities in animal rescue in all of the  different avenues by using creative and humane solutions to save cats and kittens in the city of Richmond and its surrounding counties.

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