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Match Preview: Kickers Look to Retain Bon Secours Cup in Rematch at Greenville

Match Information:

Greenville Triumph SC vs Richmond Kickers
Legacy Early College Field, Greenville, South Carolina
Sunday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Broadcast Information:

Internet: ESPN+
TV (Local): WTVR CBS 6.3 (Comcast 206/Verizon FiOS 466)
Spanish Radio: WULT Ultra 94.1FM and 1540AM
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Kickers (5-6-6) are back on the road to face reigning USL League One title-winners, Greenville Triumph SC (6-5-6) in the final regular-season leg of the 2021 Bon Secours Cup. 
 
The last matchup between Richmond and Greenville resulted in an unfortunate 0-1 loss for the Reds at City Stadium in the 2021 season home opener. Richmond played well against Greenville’s low-block and pragmatic attack for the better part of the match. It wasn’t until a late 74th-minute own goal would throw a wrench in Richmond’s momentum as they pounced on Greenville’s 10-man team after Cesar Murillo received a second yellow card and ejection in the 40th minute.
Richmond’s last outing was at City Stadium to face New England Revolution II for the third time this season. Richmond had previously beaten Revs II twice, once in the season opener, and again several weeks later, scoring three goals on both occasions and earning six points. 
 
This time around Richmond opened the scoring up with an Emiliano Terzaghi goal in the six-yard box, beating his mark to get a foot to a cross played-in by Matt Bolduc. Bolduc made an enterprising run up the left wing after a heady pass from Nil Vinyals unlocked the winger in a dangerous area. 
 
Terzaghi would walk back onto the pitch for the second half ready to score another goal, this time, a drilled shot from roughly 35 yards out, beating Joe Rice to hit the back of the net, bringing Richmond’s lead to 2-0. But in the last several minutes of regular time, Revs II managed to score from a tight angle as Noel Buck launched a shot across the box and an equalizing goal from Kizza in the 87th minute. The two teams would see out the remainder of the match with a level scoreline, both sides walking off the pitch with a point.
Greenville’s last match was against Tormenta FC and resulted in a 3-1 loss. The match started with an early goal from Tormenta’s Luca Mayr-Fälten in the 10th minute. Greenville answered back with a 21st-minute goal by Jesús Ibarra. Tormenta took to the field to seal the deal after the first half and scored two goals from Stefan Mueller and Marco Micaletto within three minutes. 
 
Following the road trip south, Richmond returns to City Stadium to host their regional rivals, North Carolina FC. The Kickers faced NCFC in North Carolina most recently in the middle of a string of three matches in a week, with the home side taking a 4-0 result. This time around, Richmond will have a chance to take points back from NCFC at home in front of the Red Army on August 28. Kickoff for the match is set for 6:30 p.m.
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Jalen Crisler (#15) is a composed center-back, slotting into this new Richmond team seamlessly. Crisler has a passing accuracy of 81.3%, providing a well-composed option to play out of the backfield. Crisler also has 66 clearances, 17 blocks, and 19 interceptions and has the most minutes played in the whole team. 
 
Nil Vinyals (#10) is a more advanced midfield playmaker. Vinyals is a new addition to the team this year, has been a regular starter in the midfield and has recorded two goals and two assists this season, and has a passing accuracy of 75.6 percent.
 
Emiliano Terzaghi (#32) was awarded the USL League One Cleer Audio July Player of the Month award and was recently nominated for Cleer Audio Team of the Week after yet another impressive, two-goal performance against New England Revolution II. Terzaghi scores a goal every 120.8 minutes and has already surpassed his total goal tally from last season when he won the Golden Boot.

Greenville Triumph SC

Mario Lomis (#32) is Greenville’s top scorer and leads the league in goals scored (12). Lomis scores a goal every 113.8 minutes and is a danger in the box, averaging 2.71 shots per game and scoring 11 of his goals from inside the box. 
 
Brandon Fricke (#15) leads the Greenville team in clearances (47) and blocks (8). Fricke has a passing accuracy of 80.5% and is a standout player in Greenville’s defense. 
 
Don Smart (#10) is a playmaking midfielder with pace who can create goal-scoring opportunities just as likely as he is to score. The savvy veteran leads the team in chances created (26) and has scored one goal and made two assists for Greenville.

Match Preview: Kickers host New England Revolution II for Third Matchup of 2021

Match Information:

Richmond Kickers vs New England Revolution II
City Stadium, Richmond, Virginia
Saturday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Broadcast Information:

Internet: ESPN+
TV (Local): WTVR CBS 6.3 (Comcast 206/Verizon FiOS 466)

RICHMOND, Va. – (Friday, August 14, 2021) – The Richmond Kickers (5-6-5) return home to City Stadium to host the MLS-affiliate side, New England Revolution II (7-7-1) for the third time of the 2021 season.

The last matchup between Richmond and New England Revolution II was at City Stadium in early June. Richmond celebrated a 3-2 win over Revs II, marking their second three-goal game against the side this season. Richmond’s first match of the season was in New England against Revs II, Richmond held a clean sheet and put three past the MLS-affiliate side, earning a comfortable three points to start the season.

Richmond’s last outing was at Toronto FC II. TFC II enjoyed their return to Canada after playing the first half of the season split between two different venues. Due to travel restrictions, several Kickers players were unable to play in Toronto, which made way for several of the newer faces and players returning from injury to gain some match fitness. Ty Johnson, a 17-year-old from Richmond United made his pro debut and Devante Dubose made his first appearance after recovering from a knee injury sustained in the opening weeks of the 2020 season.

The match began with an unfortunate own goal deflection into the back of Richmond’s goal, giving Toronto an early lead. Richmond, content with soaking up pressure to counter-attack, strung together a set of passes to find Nil Vinyals running at the goal in the penalty box. Vinyals was taken down in the box and Richmond was awarded a penalty kick. Vinyals stepped up to the spot and sent Caleb Patterson-Sewell diving the wrong way to equalize.

For the next 40 minutes or so, both teams struggled to find the space necessary to convert their attacking opportunities into goals. But, around the 69th minute, Antonio Carlini found space at the top of the Richmond box and curled a well-placed shot into the goal-netting. Toronto FC II would see out the remainder of the match on top and get their three points at home.

New England Revolution II’s last match was against Richmond’s regional rivals, North Carolina FC. New England held a clean sheet at home and slotted three past North Carolina. Damian Rivera, Revs II’s highest scorer, scored the first goal, and Edward Kizza scored a brace in the second half. Revs 11 had 19 shots in total, won 57 duels, and finished with an 86.2% passing accuracy. 

Richmond’s next match will be back on the road as the Kickers’ next matchup after New England Revolution II will be a rematch against Greenville Triumph. The Kickers faced Greenville in the opening match at City Stadium of the 2021 season. Greenville squeezed a win out of the game despite finishing the match with 10 men. Emboldened to pack up the defense with limited counter attacks, the reigning 2020 League One title winners put a ball into a dangerous area that ended with an unfortunate own goal by the Kickers. Greenville saw out the remainder of the match relentlessly defending their goal despite the Reds’ efforts to find a late equalizer. The match is set for August 22nd with kickoff at 7:00 p.m.

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Juan Pablo Monticelli (#2) has scored in each match against New England this season, both coming from corner kicks. Monticelli just returned to the starting XI after picking up a knock against North Texas SC. Monticelli has 31 interceptions (second-most in the team), 27 blocks (third-most in the team), and an assist to go along with his two goals against New England. 

Zaca Moran (#6) was absent in the match against Toronto FC II, however, he showed in the last match at City Stadium against FC Tucson how effective he is in the center of the park. Moran has an 81.3 percent passing accuracy, 21 interceptions (third-most in the team), and 41 tackles (most in the team). Look for Moran to be the link between the defensive and attacking lines.

Emiliano Terzaghi (#32) was awarded the USL League One Cleer Audio July Player of the Month award for his five goals throughout the month of July. Terzaghi maintained a passing accuracy of over 80 percent throughout five matches. Terzaghi is currently tied for second place in the running for the Golden Boot award he won last season.

New England Revolution II

Jake Rozhansky (#32) is New England’s top assister with five assists this season so far. Rozhansky is a central midfielder with a knack for playmaking. He has a passing accuracy of 93.1 percent (highest in the team) and has won over 50 percent of his duels. Rozhansky is a midfielder who can break up play and start new ones.

Damian Rivera (#72) is the leading goal scorer for Revs II with four goals. Rivera averages two shots a game and has a passing accuracy of 76.1 percent. Rivera is a menace at the top of the box and cannot be allowed much space. 

Sean O’Hearn (#40) has played in several positions along the defensive line. Regardless of his positioning, O’Hearn is a strong defensive player who leads the team in clearances with 44 and blocks with nine. O’Hearn has won 78 percent of his tackles throughout the season. Look for O’Hearn to break up plays on the wings or in the New England box. 

Match Preview: Kickers Head to Canada to Face Toronto FC II

Match Information:

Toronto FC II vs Richmond Kickers
BMO Training Ground, Toronto, Canada
Friday, August 6 at 4:00 p.m.
Broadcast Information
Internet: ESPN+
TV (Local): WTVR CBS 6.3 (Comcast 206/Verizon FiOS 466)
Spanish Radio: WULT Ultra 94.1FM and 1540AM
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Kickers (5-5-5) are back on the road after a short-lived return to City Stadium as the Reds head north of the border to match up against Toronto FC II (5-6-5) for the first time since the 2019 season. 
 
Richmond’s previous match was their first against FC Tucson since the 2020 season. The match began with the two sides battling to find space and score with Tucson’s wingers creating space on the wings but not finding the final product. 
 
Then, around the 18th minute, Victor Falck played a perfectly-weighted through-ball to Emiliano Terzaghi in the penalty area. Terzaghi was taken down in the box and the head official pointed to the spot. Terzaghi stepped up, sent the keeper in the wrong direction, and slotted the penalty into the side netting adding a ninth to his season goal tally — good for a share of second place in the tightly-contested golden boot race.
 
Richmond defended courageously to shutout Tucson and earn a clean sheet at home. Despite Tucson’s numerous attempts at creating that extra something that could turn the tides, Akira Fitzgerald and the Richmond defense would not break. Tucson had 30 shots and majority possession with 67.5% but Fitzgerald made eight saves, and the team combined to make six blocks, 34 clearances, and 22 tackles. Richmond’s win at home boosted them back to the top half of the table, currently tied in points with Toronto and South Georgia Tormenta FC. 
Toronto’s last match was their first home match of 2021 that was actually at home in Canada. Toronto has had a unique start to the 2021 season as they’ve navigated the Canadian regulations in regards to allowing sports teams into the country. The MLS affiliate had their home games split between two different venues in Arizona and Florida before being allowed to return home to Canada in late July. Their first true home match was against Greenville Triumph SC and resulted in a 0-0 draw. Toronto’s record in the last five games is 2-2-1 and their form follows a similar pattern to that of the Kickers. 
 
The last time Richmond faced Toronto FC II was way back in October of 2019. Toronto is currently tied with Richmond in points but sits just above in the table due to goal differential. The Reds also have a game in hand versus Toronto making this matchup a crucial one for both sides.
Richmond’s next match will be a return to City Stadium presented by the YMCA of Greater Richmond to take on New England Revolution II for the third time of the 2021 season. The Reds have scored six against the Revs this season and won both of their matches. Richmond will look to turn the double into a triple over the Revs, next Saturday, August 14. Kickoff for the match is set for 6:30 p.m. 
 
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Chris Cole (#3) was a midseason addition to the Richmond squad following a successful trial period beginning in the preseason. Although not initially a starter, Cole has proven to be a more than capable outside back that will provide Coach Sawatzky hard decisions as the squad is reinforced by guys returning from injury. Since taking on a role on the backline, Cole has made 12 clearances, 12 interceptions and has flashed offensive talent in the attack as well, all while starting the last five games for the Kickers.
 
Jonathan Bolanos (#17) has scored two goals and earned an assist this season but has continued to be a menace for opposing defenders on the wings. Furthermore, Bolanos’ ability to take the ball into dangerous areas has allowed the forward to win fouls in dangerous areas. Most notably, Bolanos carried the ball up to the edge of the penalty area before drawing a foul against Union Omaha that set up the free kick in which the Reds equalized. Bolanos has taken 15 shots and was the season-opening goalscorer for the Kickers.
 
Akira Fitzgerald (#1) has the second-highest save success rate (74.2) in the top half of the table right now and leads the league in saves with 49 saves. Fitzgerald earned his fifth clean sheet of the season this past weekend against FC Tucson and continues to show his veteran status and fortitude between the sticks.

Toronto FC II

Garrett McLaughlin (#49) is Toronto’s leading goalscorer with eight goals. McLaughlin also is the team leader in shots taken with 35, and he will be looking to continue taking as many opportunities to increase his goal tally. McLaughlin has averaged a goal every 127.4 minutes up to this point in the season.
 
Caleb Patterson-Sewell (#40) is the only other goalkeeper in the top half of the table with a higher save success rate (78.4) than Akira Fitzgerald (74.2). He’s saved 29 shots but only held one clean sheet.
 
Kevin Politz (#64) has played over 1000 minutes with Toronto this season and seems to be a cemented starter for the side. Politz leads the team in clearances (48) and interceptions (13). Politz also has a passing accuracy of 92.9%. Toronto will lean on the defender to help retain some points this weekend.

Match Preview: The Kickers Return to City Stadium to Take on FC Tucson

Match Information:

Richmond Kickers vs FC Tucson
City Stadium, Richmond, Va.
Saturday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m.

Broadcast Information:

Internet: ESPN+
TV (Local): WTVR CBS 6.3 (Comcast 206/Verizon FiOS 466)

RICHMOND, Va. — The Richmond Kickers (4-5-5) return to City Stadium after completing a three matches in seven days gauntlet last week to host FC Tucson (4-5-4) for their first matchup this season. The kickoff for the match is set for 6:30 p.m.

Richmond’s previous match was the conclusion of their three matches in a week when they came from behind to earn a hard-fought point at Statesboro, Ga. against South Georgia Tormenta FC. The hosts opened up the scoring early with a penalty converted by Marco Micaletto. Richmond would proceed to turn on the burners for the rest of the first half.

Roughly 20 minutes after walking back out of the tunnel for the second half, Tormenta squeezed in another goal, but, before they had time to settle down, Richmond bounced back as Matt Bolduc pushed up the right wing and sent in a perfect cross that was met with another fantastic first-touch flick into the goal by Emiliano Terzaghi. With the scoreline 2-1, Richmond smelled blood and continued firing on all cylinders. Eventually, their resilience and relentless attacking helped Oalex Anderson find another goal off the bench, leveling the scoreline and finishing their road trip with an important point.

The last time Richmond faced FC Tucson was in the 2020 season at Tucson when the match concluded in a 2-2 draw with Victor Falck and Terzaghi putting their names on the scoresheet after a 0-2 comeback. Terzaghi converted a penalty to halve the scoreline before Falck converted on a set piece in the 93rd minute to level the scoreline.

The first time the two sides played in 2020 was at City Stadium in August when the Kickers earned a 2-1 victory in only its second match at home following USL League One’s return to play earlier in July. Ivan Magalhães opened the scoring with a header off a free kick. Terzaghi doubled the lead after Tucson failed to clear the ball and Richmond recycled play back to the eventual MVP who received the pass with his back to goal before quickly turning on it and beating the keeper. Shak Adams would score a consolation goal in the waning minutes of the match.

In the first half of the 2021 season, FC Tucson’s current form is similar to Richmond’s with both sides right in the mix of a crowded midfield in the USL League One table. Both teams will look for this game to propel themselves into a better position in the table with a win potentially raising either team up two or three spots.

Tucson’s last matchup was against Union Omaha and saw Omaha finish the match 2-1 with a win at home. Tucson managed to retain more possession with 54.3% but only scraped five shots throughout the match. Half of Tucson’s team had a passing accuracy of 80% or higher and may look to retain possession against the Kickers this weekend.

Richmond’s next match will be back on the road for its first international affair since 2019, after a short-lived return to City Stadium, to line up against Toronto FC II. Nearly two years later, the sides will line up across one another once again for the first time during the 2021 season. Kickoff for the match is set for 4 p.m. on Friday, August 6. 

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Oalex Anderson (#11) continues to wreak havoc when he walks on the pitch. Anderson has logged 477 minutes this season with a mix of starts and second-half appearances, registering three goals and two assists in the time. Anderson averages a goal or assist every 95.4 minutes and has managed to take the second-most shots (19) in the squad. Anderson was crucial in the comeback victory against Tormenta and his form and impact continue to prove to be important for this team.

Jalen Crisler (#15) currently has the most minutes logged in the squad (1,210). Slotting into a new team in the backline, his experience has been massive as the team retooled its defense. Crisler continues to show his expertise and calmness on the ball with 51 clearances, 17 interceptions, and 13 blocks at the midpoint in the season.

Stanley Alves (#21) was a regular face on the Richmond bench for the first several games of the season, making an occasional appearance towards the end of a match. But Alves has started the last two matches and shown his hunger for a goal. Alves took five shots on the Tormenta goal, four being on target, and had a handful of brilliant plays and dribbles into space to add to the Richmond comeback draw against Tormenta. With only 266 minutes played so far this season, Alves is picking up steam entering the second half of this season.

FC Tucson

Shak Adams (#17) is tied with Deri Corfe for most goals (3) on this Tucson team. Apart from being a great goalscorer, Adams is also a playmaker and has created 14 chances for the squad so far this season. Adams is a player that will take advantage of any lapse in defensive concentration.
 
Deri Corfe (#9) is tied with Adams for most goals (3) and has registered the most shots (22). Corfe is a dangerous winger and will look to maximize his output by taking as many shots at goal as he can. Corfe also has a passing accuracy of 84.2% and can prove to be a menace on the wing with his interplay just as likely as his goal-scoring ability. 
 
Giovanni Calixtro (#91) is another Tucson winger. Calixtro has registered the most assists (4) on this Tucson team, scored one goal himself, and has the next most shots (16) just under Corfe. Look for Calixtro to influence the Tucson attack from the wide areas.

Match Preview: Richmond Heads Down I-85 for Rematch with North Carolina FC

Match Information
North Carolina FC vs Richmond Kickers
Sahlen Stadium, Cary, N.C.
Wednesday, July 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Broadcast Information
Internet: ESPN+
TV (Local): WTVR CBS 6.3 (Comcast 206/Verizon FiOS 466)
Spanish Radio: WULT Ultra 94.1FM and 1540AM
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Kickers (4-4-4) make their second trip to Cary, N.C. inside of a month to face their regional rivals North Carolina FC (1-7-3) on Wednesday night for the clubs’ third matchup of the season. Kickoff at Sahlen’s Stadium is set for 7:00 p.m. E.T.

Richmond’s last matchup was against Fort Lauderdale CF at City Stadium on Saturday, July 17. The Kickers trailed early following a successful counterattack by the visitors in the sixth minute when Mitchell Curry converted on Shaan Hundal’s assist. The Kickers would own possession and duels won, but, cruelly, the scoreline did not reflect the performance.
The match would experience two hours and 25 minutes of cumulative weather delays including a more than 90-minute break just seven minutes into the second half. When the match finally restarted at 10:04 p.m., the Kickers were on the frontfoot. 
 
After creating chance after chance in the Fort Lauderdale half, the Reds would find their goal in the final five minutes — their third equalizer in two matches. Oalex Anderson pinged a cross into the box that Emiliano Terzaghi picked out of the air with his foot and guided it in for the equalizer. Richmond would press for the go-ahead but Fort Lauderdale held, and the Kickers gained an earned point as a consolation.
Resilience was the word on Chief Sporting Officer and Head Coach Darren Sawatzky’s mind after the match. In his post-match comments with the media, he praised his side for battling back to earn a point after an atypical delay to the match. 
  
It wasn’t the first time he mentioned resilience last week. In the lead-up to the Fort Lauderdale match, he also praised his team’s resilience to come back twice before winning against North Texas SC — the first victory over North Texas in the club’s history.

And resilience will be the characteristic that he will look for in his team again against NCFC as it will mark the second match of a three-match in a seven-day stretch. The regional rivals just a few hours down the interstate currently sit ahead in the season series after earning a 2-1 victory over the Kickers back in late June.
Terzaghi began his current scoring streak — four goals in three matches — when he converted Ivan Magalhães’ assist in the opening minutes of that NCFC match to draw first blood. However, the hosts would battle back to score two goals in the second half and take the lead. Richmond would go down to 10 men in the second half but still nearly found an equalizer as the Kickers forced the issue and put the ball into dangerous areas in the NCFC side of the field.
 
Even more important than bragging rights, the Kickers have an opportunity to assert themselves in the league standings, ahead of the halfway mark of the season, with a result in North Carolina before traveling down to Statesboro, Ga. to face South Georgia Tormenta FC on Saturday, July 24. Tormenta, who currently sits fourth in the standings but only three points ahead of the Kickers, has played four more games than the Kickers so far this season. While the Reds must contend with the challenges of three matches in seven days, the opportunity is there to take the next step and continue rounding into form as the second half of the season looms.
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Emiliano Terzaghi (#32) is writing his name in permanent marker in this segment. The Kickers’ talisman has four goals in three matches including three equalizers. The reigning USL League One MVP is rounding into form and close to matching his production rate from 2020 when he scored 10 goals in 15 appearances.
 
Stanley Alves (#21) was a firecracker in his first start of the 2021 season. He led the team with three shots while also recording one key pass during his shift against Fort Lauderdale. A physical presence on the forward line with his combination of speed and size, Alves can pressure opposing teams’ backlines and isn’t afraid to shoot when he gets the ball.
 
Ivan Magalhães (#4) is quite possibly the most underrated defender in the entire league. One-half of an incredibly consistent centerback duo, Magalhães has played the most minutes of any Kicker and he adds subtle technicality to his game. He showed against Fort Lauderdale that he is always a threat on set plays as he can be set up to rifle a shot towards the goal.
North Carolina FC
Jay Tee Kamara (#19) is one of the most influential players on the NCFC side of the ball. The midfielder makes intelligent attacking runs while still managing to be as fast with the ball at his feet as he is without the ball. He can both set up goals and create his own making him a threat anytime he is in the final third.
 
Max Flick (#4) is a capable defender with a well-rounded game. Currently the leader on his team in clearances and blocks, he is a nuisance for any team trying to advance play into the penalty area. Flick has also proven to be a threat on set pieces with two goals on the season so far coming from or starting from a set play.
 
Thorn Simpson (#44) is a new addition to NCFC after being loaned out from Molynes United. The Jamaican striker and his 6-foot-3 frame make him a target for service in the box. Simpson notched his first goal for NCFC over the weekend against Toronto FC II. Simpson previously made his NCFC debut against the Kickers at City Stadium back in May.

Match Preview: Kickers Hosts Season Series Rematch Against Fort Lauderdale

Match Information
Richmond Kickers vs Fort Lauderdale CF
City Stadium, Richmond, Va.
Saturday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Broadcast Information
Internet: ESPN+
TV (Local): WTVR CBS 6.3 (Comcast 206/Verizon FiOS 466)
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Kickers (4-4-3) return to City Stadium for their second match of the season against MLS-affiliate Fort Lauderdale CF (5-7-2), on July 17. Kickoff for this match is set for 6:30 p.m. ET.
 
Richmond’s previous match was at City Stadium as they hosted North Texas SC. The visitors struck first but were answered quickly with a spectacular goal by Emiliano Terzaghi. Juan Pablo Monticelli sent a cross in from the left wing and Terzaghi swiftly flicked it into the far post with a heel behind his back. Terzaghi’s goal was voted the USL League One’s Fan’s Choice Goal of the Week, but the drama wasn’t over and North Texas answered just before the first half came to a close.

Richmond came out in the second half and earned a penalty which Terzaghi converted adding to his six-goal tally for the season so far. Then, Terzaghi would assist Jonathan Bolanos for a brilliant lofted shot that would beat several NTX defenders and the goalie as well to hit the corner of the post and bounce over the goal line. Richmond Kickers finished the match with 13 shots. Bolanos and Terzaghi combined for seven shots and five shots on target. Zaca Moran was all over the field and had a passing accuracy of 89.5%. Jalen Crisler had eight clearances and five interceptions and Akira Fitzgerald made six saves to see out the 3-2 win over North Texas for the first time in Richmond Kickers’ history.
 
Fort Lauderdale’s last match was a 2-1 loss against FC Tucson. Fort Lauderdale finished the match with nine shots and a goal from Edison Azcona. Frank Nodarse had a passing accuracy of 88.4% and Aimé Mabika had a passing accuracy of 82.6%. Fort Lauderdale is currently sitting at fourth place in the league table with just two more points than the Kickers. 
The last matchup between Fort Lauderdale and Richmond was an early-season match at Fort Lauderdale which resulted in a 2-1 loss for the Kickers. The Kickers were unlucky to drop points in the match after experiencing several near misses that likely would have changed the result drastically. However, this time Fort Lauderdale will have to face Richmond at City Stadium where the Kickers have earned three of their four wins this season. 
 
Following the match with Fort Lauderdale, Richmond’s next match will be at North Carolina FC on July 21. The last time the two teams matched up was under a month ago at the end of June when Terzaghi opened up the game with an early goal. However, North Carolina would come back with two goals of their own and put an end to Richmond’s undefeated June streak. For their third matchup of the season, Richmond will have a chance to level the season series with NCFC. Kickoff for the match in Cary, N.C. is set for 7:00 p.m. ET.
 
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Emiliano Terzaghi (#32) played arguably his best game of the season so far against North Texas. Scoring a pair of goals, and making the assist for the game-winning goal, Terzaghi also made four key passes and 14 good passes and crosses. 
 
Jonathan Bolanos (#17) came off the bench against North Texas and immediately made an impact, with his pace up the left wing. Bolanos had three shots on target and scored the game-winning goal.
 
Victor Falck (#23) was a silent maestro in the midfield against North Texas. It was because of his incredible shot outside of the box that the ball rebounded for the cross that led to Terzaghi’s goal. Falck had a passing accuracy of 70.8% into the opposition’s box and had two shots on target as well as winning 85.7% of his duels.
Fort Lauderdale CF
Shaan Hundal (#10) is Fort Lauderdale’s leading goal scorer with five goals and he averages a goal every 190 minutes. In his last match against FC Tucson, Hundal had a passing accuracy of 90% and made 16 good passes and crosses.
 
George Acosta (#30) has a passing accuracy of 83.5% in the season so far and leads the FTL squad with six assists and even has a goal to his name. In his last match against Toronto FC, Acosta made 20 passes into the opposition’s half and an 80% passing accuracy. 
 
Ethan Hardin (#5) is a massive presence in the FTL defensive backline. He has the most clearances in the team with 39 and has an 89.1% passing accuracy over the length of the season so far.

Match Preview: Richmond Hosts North Texas at City Stadium

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Match Information:

Richmond Kickers vs North Texas SC
City Stadium, Richmond, Virginia
Saturday, July 3 | 6:30 p.m.

Broadcast Information:

Internet: ESPN+
TV (Local): WTVR CBS 6.3 (Comcast 206/Verizon FiOS 466)
Spanish Radio: WULT Ultra 94.1FM and 1540AM
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Kickers (3-4-3) return to City Stadium for their first match of the season against MLS affiliate North Texas SC (3-4-2), on July 3. Kickoff for this match is set for 6:30 p.m. ET.
 
Richmond’s previous match was on the road at North Carolina FC. The match started with an early sixth-minute goal that resulted from a Kickers’ corner kick. Following a short corner, chaos ensued in the box with a headed attempt rattling off the crossbar before making it to Ivan Magalhães. The defender made a move to the goal line and crossed the ball towards the near post to Emiliano Terzaghi who glanced the ball with his head and slotted it into the net.

Richmond would see out the first half holding their early goal over the North Carolina squad. However, shortly after the second half opened, NCFC’s Max Flick whipped a headed ball into the far post from a delivery by Jay Tee Kamara, bringing the scoreline level at 1-1. Approximately nine minutes later, Kamara would score what would become the game-winner for North Carolina. Despite being down a man for most of the second half, the Reds would nearly find an equalizer late with two opportunities near the goal mouth that included Oalex Anderson’s shot being cleared off the line as well as a last-minute header created by a cross from Akira Fitzgerald that went just wide.
 
The Kickers finished the match with six shots and two on target with five of the shots coming from inside the box. Zaca Moran had an 84.2% passing accuracy and had 17 passes into the opposition’s half. Magalhães had five clearances, three interceptions, one block, and the assist for Terzaghi’s goal. Terzaghi was able to convert on his sole shot on goal and finished the match with an impressive 90% passing accuracy playing deeper on the pitch.
 
North Texas SC’s last match was at New England and resulted in a 3-0 loss. However, NTX’s matchup with Greenville Triumph two weeks prior down in the Lone Star State was a 3-0 result that sent the reigning titleholders back to South Carolina disappointed. The Reds seek their first win over the FC Dallas affiliate since both clubs joined USL League One in 2019 and have an opportunity to earn an important three points over a team that has yet to earn a point on the road in 2021.
 
Following the match with North Texas, Richmond’s next match will again be against an MLS affiliate at City Stadium against Inter Miami’s Fort Lauderdale CF on July 17. The last time the two teams matched up was early in the season on the road. Fort Lauderdale earned three points late following an 83rd-minute goal by Shaan Hundal that brought the scoreline to 2-1. Kickoff for the match is set for 6:30 p.m. ET.
 
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Nil Vinyals (#10) came in off the bench against North Carolina and made 12 passes in the opposition’s half. The last time Vinyals faced off against North Texas SC was in October 2020 when he wore a South Georgia Tormenta FC shirt. The maestro banged in a worldly of a free kick in the waning minutes of the first half for his fourth outside-of-the-box goal of the season.

Juan Pablo Monticelli (#2) has meshed with the Richmond backline well over the start of the season and has contributed a few goals upfront. Monticelli made three tackles, created one chance, and one clearance. With his size and tenacity, Monticelli has been an asset for the Reds on set plays.

Ivan Magalhães (#4) was named Keiter CPA Player of the Match against North Carolina. His defensive talent combined with his attacking output to create the goal for Terzaghi proved his veteran ability and his ability to play upfront as well. 

North Texas SC

Michael Maldonaldo (#15) is a highly efficient halfback and had some impressive stats against New England despite the loss. Maldonaldo had an 88.1% passing accuracy, 90% passing accuracy in the opposition’s half as well as four tackles, two clearances, and one interception.

Gibran Rayo (#14) is a creative winger for North Texas and scored a goal against Greenville Triumph several weeks ago in their 3-0 win. Rayo had two shots on goal against New England but had both blocked by NE’s goalkeeper. Rayo will be a danger on the wing going forward.

Thibaut Jacquel (#22) is the leading goalscorer for North Texas SC with three goals but didn’t play the last match against New England. When he’s able to be on the pitch, Jacquel is a player that requires attention from the defense.

Match Preview: Richmond Travels to North Carolina to Take on Regional Rivals

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Match Information:

North Carolina FC vs Richmond Kickers
WakeMed SoccerPark | Cary, North Carolina
Friday, June 25 | 7:00 p.m.

Broadcast Information:

Internet: ESPN+
TV (Local): WTVR CBS 6.3 (Comcast 206/Verizon FiOS 466)
Spanish Radio: WULT Ultra 94.1FM and 1540AM

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Kickers (3-3-3) head south for the second match of the season against their regional rivals, North Carolina FC (0-1-6), on June 25th. Kickoff for this match is set at 7:00 p.m.

Richmond’s previous match was against Union Omaha which proved to be an intense battle for leverage between the two sides. Union Omaha went into the match as league leaders in impressive form, but Richmond was resilient against the Omaha attack on its way to earning a point. Richmond has been unbeaten so far in the month of June and a late 76th-minute own goal — forced by a thunderous header from Jalen Crisler — helped equalize the scoreline and earn the result for the Reds. 

The Kickers finished the match with more possession (55.8%) and an 81.8% passing accuracy. Akira Fitzgerald made his 50th league appearance over the weekend and showed off his valuable experience and talent with eight saves on the night. Ivan Magalhães and Crisler continued their run as the starting centerback pairing against Union Omaha’s talented front line and each made three interceptions and combined for eight clearances.

NCFC is the second team for the Kickers to face multiple times in 2021. As the Reds learned at City Stadium in May, NCFC is a young, talented team. NCFC has been in every match it’s played — never losing a match by more than a goal — yet it is still searching for its first win of the season. The team’s most recent match was against Greenville Triumph SC who conceded first to NCFC’s Jay Tee Kamara. However, the reigning league champions responded with two unanswered goals by Mario Lomis and Don Smart to win 2-1.

The last time Richmond and NCFC met was at the end of May, and the match finished in a scoreless draw. The two sides combined for 28 shots but neither could break the stalemate after 90 minutes. Matt Bolduc and Oalex Anderson forced key saves from the NCFC keeper while Nil Vinyals had an 81.4% passing accuracy with 31 passes into the opposition’s half. Malick Mbaye and Max Flick, the two central defenders for North Carolina, were monumental in keeping the scoreline level.

Richmond’s next match will be at City Stadium against North Texas SC, on July 3rd. The last time the two teams matched up was during the final weeks of the 2020 season with North Texas taking the result down in the Lone Star State.

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Akira Fitzgerald (#1) made eight saves against Union Omaha’s attack and helped keep Richmond’s unbeaten-streak in June going. Fitzgerald and the Kickers lead the league in clean sheets with four, and Fitzgerald himself is in the top three goalkeepers for saves with 23.

Zaca Moran (#6) has been monumental in Richmond’s form this season. Playing as a holding midfielder, Moran provides a cushion between the midfield and the defense and helps pivot to a quicker attacking play. He made 24 passes into the opposition’s half and put in the cross for Crisler’s header that led to Richmond’s goal against Omaha. 

Emiliano Terzaghi (#32) leads the team in goals scored. His play style and contribution this season has elevated the attacking side of this team. His pressure and defense upfront helped force a counter attack and goal against Chattanooga, and against New England. Look for Terzaghi to continue to make his offensive presence known.

 

North Carolina FC

Max Flick (#4) is a strong defensive option for NCFC, he made seven clearances, one interception and had a passing accuracy of 88% against Greenville. Flick also made 17 passes into the opposition’s half and one block. If Richmond looks to get one over on North Carolina they will need to beat Max Flick.

Jay Tee Kamara (#20) scored the opening goal against Greenville in just 11 minutes. Kamara is an agile central midfielder playing in a more advanced position and he made 31 passes into the opposition’s half against Greenville. His nimbleness and great dribbling ability will be a challenge for the Richmond defense and midfield.

Selmir Miscic (#6) is the leading goalscorer for North Carolina with three goals. Miscic made eight crosses, 20 passes into the opposition’s half and two key passes in their match against Greenville.

 

Match Preview: Richmond Hosts League Leaders Union Omaha

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Match Information:

Richmond Kickers vs Union Omaha
City Stadium, Richmond, Virginia
Saturday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Broadcast Information:

Internet: ESPN+
TV (Local): WTVR CBS 6.3 (Comcast 206/Verizon FiOS 466)

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Kickers (3-3-2) return to City Stadium to face the league leaders, Union Omaha (5-1-2), on Saturday, June 19th. Kickoff for this match is set at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Richmond’s previous outing was an intense rivalry match against Forward Madison which saw both sides playing a physical match with neither able to break the deadlock. The match resulted in a scoreless 0-0 but saw the Kickers earn their fourth clean sheet of the season. Emiliano Terzaghi, Jalen Crisler, Ivan Magalhães and Jonathan Bolanos all kept Forward goalkeeper Chris Brady busy with shots on frame.

Crisler had an impressive game against his former club. Partnered with Magalhães, the center-back duo recorded their eighth-straight match paired together and were a major part of Richmond’s impenetrable defense. Crisler had a passing accuracy of 85.4%, made 10 clearances and had one block. Magalhães made five interceptions, made the most successful passes with 44 and had a passing accuracy of 86.3%.

Union Omaha’s last game was against New England Revolution II and resulted in a 4-2 Omaha win. Connor Presley of Revs II started the scoring for the match in the 23rd minute, then, minutes later, Greg Hurst would score the first goal of his 26-minute hat-trick which would help cement Union Omaha’s league standing. Omaha managed 20 shots against New England and had a passing accuracy of 76.1%.

With the draw against Madison, Richmond will look to take points away from Omaha to reposition themselves in the top 6 of the league table. Union Omaha are on a two-win streak right now and Richmond will look to produce another strong defensive outing to slow down the Omaha attack.

Richmond’s next match will be at North Carolina FC, June 25. The last time the two teams lined up, the match resulted in a scoreless 0-0 draw at City Stadium. This time out, Richmond will look to earn their first league win over NCFC since the two sides faced off in the USL Championship in 2018.

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Ivan Magalhães (#4) was a standout performer against Forward Madison. With a passing accuracy of 86.3%, a shot on goal and five interceptions, Magalhães helped secure another Kickers clean sheet.
 
Jonathan Bolanos (#17) started the match against Madison with a bang. With a solo run at the goalkeeper within the first five minutes in the game, Bolanos was able to strike fear into the Madison defense. A threat in front of goal as well as a distributor, Bolanos has racked up both goals and assists to make the Kickers’ attack more potent from the left side.
 
Jalen Crisler (#15) was crucial in keeping a clean sheet against his former club. Crisler had a passing accuracy of 85.4%, made one block, gained possession four times and made 10 clearances. Crisler and Magalhães will have to be at the top of their game to give Richmond the foundation they need to battle it out with Union Omaha.

Union Omaha

Greg Hurst (#9) scored a hat-trick in his outing against New England in all of 26 minutes. The lethal attacker had four shots on target, a 78.9% passing accuracy and  made 15 passes into the opposition’s half. 
 
Conor Doyle (#22) had an impressive defensive performance against New England. Making four tackles, four clearances, two interceptions and gaining possession eight times. He was a nuisance in the midfield. He also made 27 passes in the opposition’s half.
 
Rashid Nuhu (#24) had a great game against New England despite letting two past him in the stick as he recorded four saves on the night. A top 3 goalkeeper in the league, Nuhu presents a good challenge for the Richmond attack.

Match Preview: Richmond Renews Rivalry at Forward Madison

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Match Information:
Forward Madison FC vs Richmond Kickers
Breese Stevens Field, Madison, Wisconsin
Saturday, June 12 at 8:00 p.m. EST

Broadcast Information:

Internet: ESPN+
TV (Local): WTVR CBS 6.3 (Comcast 206/Verizon FiOS 466)

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Kickers (3-3-1) are on the road at Forward Madison FC (3-1-2) to battle it out in the first 2021 Henny Derby on June 12th. Kickoff for this match is set at 8:00 p.m. EST.

Richmond’s previous match against New England was an exciting five-goal thriller with the Reds taking a 3-2 win. The match began with a 28-second opening-goal by Matt Bolduc after an exciting combination of quick passing on the left wing between Nil Vinyals and Jonathan Bolanos. Bolanos sent a low cross through the New England box for Matt Bolduc to control and finish with his left foot.

With the quick goal on the scoreboard the flood, the match would stabilize and New England would find its equalizer in the 30th minute. However, Juan Pablo Monticelli responded with a thundering header off a corner kick from Vinyals just before the first half ended. Richmond would go on to set up Emiliano Terzaghi for his third goal of the season. Despite a second goal from Revs II in the 76th minute, the Kickers would see the game out on top for the remaining minutes.

The Reds finished the match with an 80.3% passing accuracy, 13 shots and seven shots on target. Akira Fitzgerald made three crucial saves that helped see out the victory orchestrated by Vinyals in the midfield. Vinyals gained possession nine times and made four interceptions apart from his two assists and one second-assist on the first goal. Bookending Monticelli’s performance up and down the left wing was Esteban Calvo. Calvo had six tackles, one of them being a last-ditch effort to block a New England shot just a few feet from goal. Calvo also had four clearances, two interceptions and an 82.4% passing accuracy.

Moving ahead, Richmond can use this Henny Derby not only to renew a top rivalry in USL League One but also to measure themselves against another playoff hopeful. Forward Madison came roaring out of the gate with a record of 3-0-1 before last weekend’s loss against the top team in the league standings, Union Omaha. Forward Madison lost out after a 70th-minute goal by Emir Alihodzic sealed the deal, but they finished the game with a 69.9% possession and an 86.7% passing accuracy.

Forward Madison have had a loss and a draw in their last two matches, but they’re a dangerous team to underestimate — especially in the second half with eight of their nine goals on the season coming in the final 45 minutes. Former Greenville Triumph SC standout Jake Keegan leads the Mingos with four goals in six matches. The first Henny Derby at Breese Stevens since 2019, bragging rights for the entire summer are on the line as the two sides won’t match up again until September 1.

Richmond’s next match will be against league leaders, Union Omaha on June 19. The last time the two teams matched up Richmond saw out a win with a 71st minute goal by Ivan Magalhães at Werner Park in Omaha. This time around Union Omaha will be coming to City Stadium to defend their league position.

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Nil Vinyals (#10) was all over the midfield against New England and was named the USL League One Player of the Week for his performance. Vinyals had two assists and a second-assist, 24 passes into the opposition’s half and an 81.8% passing accuracy.

Esteban Calvo (#20) is one of the many new additions to this Richmond team in 2021, but he has slotted in comfortably at the right-back spot. He blocked a crucial shot early in the first half against New England, had an 81.8% passing accuracy into the opposition’s half, and had the most tackles of the night with six. 

Matt Bolduc (#7) opened the night with a bang with a 28-second goal with his left foot. Bolduc gained possession nine times, recorded an 88.2% passing accuracy in the opposition’s half and 25 good passes and crosses.

Forward Madison FC

Jake Keegan (#32) is Forward Madison’s highest scorer this season with four goals. Keegan won 100% of both his duels and aerial duels against Union Omaha and took two shots on target. Forward Madison will look to use Keegan as a central target man against the Richmond defense. 

Audi Jepson (#20) was a solid option in the midfield for Forward Madison against Union Omaha. Jepson had a 91.5% passing accuracy, 54 good passes and crosses and an 87.9% passing accuracy in the opposition’s half. 

Aaron Molloy (#6) plays as a deep-lying midfielder. Against Union Omaha, he made 49 passes into the opposition’s half and an 84% passing accuracy. He also led the team in tackles, with three, had one interception and gained possession seven times. 

 

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