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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@richmondkickers.com.

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Recap: Kickers Battle to Draw at Tormenta

TEAM SCORE GOALSCORERS
SOUTH GEORGIA TORMENTA FC
(0-0-2, 2 points)
0

 
RICHMOND KICKERS
(0-1-1, 1 point)
0

 
 
STATESBORO, Ga. — (Tuesday, July 28, 2020) — The Richmond Kickers (0-1-1) earned their first point and clean sheet of the 2020 USL League One season after battling South Georgia Tormenta FC (0-0-2) to a scoreless draw Tuesday night at Erk Russell Park. Akira Fitzgerald came away with eight saves to pick up the shutout on the road. 
 
Kick off had to be delayed due to lightning in the area of the stadium by approximately 45 minutes. 
 
Nine minutes into the match, Richmond had an early look at goal from a free kick. Daniel Jackson was whistled for a foul on Jonathan Bolanos outside of the Tormenta box. Ryley Kraft stepped up for the free kick, putting his shot just wide of the near post. 
 
Matt Bolduc looked to continue his form from Saturday night’s match in the 12th minute. On the break, Bolduc played the ball through for Bolanos making a run towards goal. Pablo Jara came way off his line to beat the Kickers midfielder to the ball. 
 
Akira Fitzgerald got fingertips to the ball just before halftime. Luca Mayr-Falten changed up the field to find Marco Micaletto on the left flank. He cut inside towards the center of the pitch and let a shot go from outside the box. Fitzgerald dove to his right and got the slightest of touches to push the ball wide for a corner kick.
 
Three minutes into the second half another free kick chance nearly came away with a go-ahead goal. Ian Antley found space for a run towards the Tormenta goal as Jad Arslan slid in for the foul. Kraft came over for the free kick again. This time he floated it over the top trying to pick out Emiliano Terzaghi. 
 
The Kickers were denied an opportunity in the 59th minute. Kraft went for a short pass ahead for Bolanos. He whipped in a cross that went through a group of players to fall for Mutaya Mwape on the right wing. The Zambian put a shot on target that took a deflection across goal. Kraft got to the loose ball and his shot was stopped by the Tormenta keeper.
 
Tormenta found a chance in the 72nd minute. Ricardo Gomez picked up control of the ball after an errant pass. He played the ball ahead to Lucas Coutinho, who took a touch over to Pablo Botello Faz. He continued moving the ball to the right, finding Mikie Rowe in space. Trying for a shot, Fitzgerald came up with the save.
 
Seven minutes later Fitzgerald continued to fight for the clean sheet. Micaletto on the left flank tried to find the space for a cross. He elected to go short to Coutinho, who decided to drive inside the Richmond box. With the Richmond defense shutting down the options, Coutinho cut the ball back for Micaletto at the top of the box. His shot forced Fitzgerald to stretch for the save, pushing it away from the net. 
 
With four minutes left in the 90, Emiliano Terzaghi pressed for the goal. Ryley Kraft lofted a ball over the top for Bolanos making a run up the left flank. Before reaching the endline, Bolanos managed to get a cross off to pick out Terzaghi. His header was somehow saved by Pablo Jara to deny the Argentine striker his second goal in as many matches. 
 
With the clean sheet, Richmond has earned their first point of the season as they head into Saturday night’s Home Opener, presented by Woodfin as they take on Fort Lauderdale CF. Single match tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 29 at www.richmondkickers.com/tickets.

Stay up to date with the latest news from the Kickers at www.richmondkickers.com and on the official team app.
 
BOX SCORE
TEAM FIRST HALF SECOND HALF FINAL

South Georgia

0

0

0

Richmond

0

0

0
 
LINEUPS

South Georgia GK Pablo Jara, Daniel Jackson, Jordan Skelton, Stefan Mueller, Jad Arslan (70’ – Pato Botello Faz), Nils Vinyals, Ricardo Gomez, Abuchi Obinwa, Marco Micaletto, Luca Mayr-Falten (58’ – Lucas Coutinho), Mikie Rowe

Unused Substitutes: Stephen O’Hearn

Richmond GK Akira Fitzgerald, Devante Dubose (81’ – Scott Thomsen), Kyle Venter (54’ – Ivan Magalhães), Wahab Ackwei, Ian Antley, Victor Falck (54’ – Greg Boehme), Ryley Kraft, Mumbi Kwesele (66’ – Gianluca Cuomo), Matt Bolduc (54’ – Mutaya Mwape), Jonathan Bolanos, Emiliano Terzaghi

Unused Substitutes: Matt Broomall, Charles Boateng

STATISTICS
TEAM SHOTS SAVES FOULS CORNERS

South Georgia

18

2

9

5

Richmond

8

8

13

3

 

SCORING SUMMARY
MIN TEAM PLAYER
None.    

CAUTIONS SUMMARY
MIN TEAM PLAYER
7′ TRM Stefan Mueller
13′ RIC Victor Falck
66′ TRM Jordan Skelton
77′ TRM Marco Micaletto
90′ RIC Mutaya Mwape
 
EJECTIONS SUMMARY
MIN TEAM PLAYER
None.    

 

MATCH INFORMATION
Referee: Kyle Johnston
Assistant Referees: Brian Marshall, Colin Ashley
Fourth Official: Joshua Belk
Attendance: 400
Weather: Cloudy, 91 ºF

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.

Preview: Kickers on the Road Tuesday at Tormenta

RICHMOND, Va. – (Monday, July 27, 2020) – The Richmond Kickers (0-1-0) turn around quickly after Saturday’s road defeat to Greenville to face South Georgia Tormenta FC (0-0-1) this Tuesday night. Kick off for this match is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. and will be available live on WTVR CBS 6.3 (Comcast 206, Verizon FiOS 466) and streaming on ESPN+. 
 
Tuesday’s match will be the fourth all-time meeting between the two clubs, with both sides level at a 1-1-1 record. The first meeting came just two weeks into the start of the 2019 USL League One season, with both teams battling to a scoreless draw at City Stadium on April 6. Richmond made their first trek to Erk Russell Park on June 22, which saw the Kickers fall on the road to Tormenta behind an 84th minute penalty. The Kickers would redeem themselves in their next trip to Statesboro on August 31, putting up a decisive 4-1 victory with a pair of braces from Dennis Chin and Joe Gallardo cancelling out an early free kick goal by Mikie Rowe. 
 
The Kickers will be looking to bounce back quickly after falling to Greenville Triumph SC Saturday night, 2-3. Richmond showed promise in the attack, with Matt Bolduc pulling Richmond level in the 35th minute after a well placed ball up the right wing from Wahab Ackwei gave Bolduc the space he needed. After coming on to make his professional debut in the second half, Jonathan Bolanos whipped in a cross to find the head of Emiliano Terzaghi for Richmond’s second goal of the night. A pair of own goals coupled with a Jake Keegan goal would be too much for the Kickers to overcome.  
 
Tormenta FC salvaged a point in their home opener against Chattanooga Red Wolves SC Saturday night at Erk Russell Park. Marco Micalletto put the home side up after just seven minutes for a lead they would take into halftime. Chattanooga’s Greg Hurst found the back of the net twice in nine minutes to put the Red Wolves ahead. Former Kickers forward Daniel Jackson, who was converted to right back for this match, scored in the first minute of stoppage time to earn the side a point at home. 
 
The 2020 Richmond Kickers Home Opener, presented by Woodfin, is set for Saturday, August 1 at 6:00 p.m. as league newcomers Fort Lauderdale CF make their first-ever trip to City Stadium. 

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Richmond: Making his professional debut Saturday night at Greenville, midfielder Jonathan Bolanos (#17) made an immediate impact assisting on the second Richmond goal by Emiliano Terzaghi. The product of High Point University made 74 appearances for the Panthers scoring 15 goals and adding 10 assists over his four years in college. Midfielder Matt Bolduc (#7) opened up his 2020 account, scoring in the 35th minute. He is building off last season, which saw him finishing the season with six assists, tying him for fourth overall in USL League One. Defender Wahab Ackwei (#18) set up Bolduc’s goal against the Triumph, dropping a well placed ball over the top right into the path for the midfielder to run onto. Ackwei is in his second season with Richmond after 25 appearances and a pair of assists for the Kickers in 2019. 

South Georgia: After playing last season with the Kickers, forward Daniel Jackson (#11) made the off season move to Tormenta, scoring in his debut with the club. The Pittsburgh native scored four goals and added an assist in 22 matches for the Kickers last season. Midfielder Abuchi Obinwa (#12) brings a wealth of experience to Tormenta this season. He was signed to Hannover 96 in the German Bundesliga before he made the move to the Columbus Crew in 2017. The Columbus native made seven appearances for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on loan before heading back to Europe for a stint in Portugal with Lusitano FC. Returning to the pitch after a severe injury sidelined him for a large part of the 2019 season, midfielder Lucas Coutinho (#22) started the match Saturday against Chattanooga, playing 56 minutes. The Brazilian made 16 appearances for South Georgia in 2019, scoring three goals and adding two assists.

Recap: Bolduc, Terzaghi Score as Kickers Fall on the Road

TEAM SCORE GOALSCORERS
GREENVILLE TRIUMPH SC
(2-0-0, 6 points)
3

Own Goal 22’, 46’, Keegan (Polak) 69’
RICHMOND KICKERS
(0-1-0, 0 points)
2

Bolduc (Ackwei) 36’, Terzaghi (Bolanos) 74’
 
GREENVILLE, S.C. — (Saturday, July 25, 2020) — The Richmond Kickers (0-1-0) open the 2020 USL League One season falling on the road to Greenville Triumph SC (2-0-0) Saturday night at Legacy Early College. Matt Bolduc and Emiliano Terzaghi netted their first goals of the 2020 campaign, as a pair of own goals and a Jake Keegan goal downed the Kickers. 
 
Two minutes into the match, Bolduc created the first chance for Richmond. Ryley Kraft forced a misplayed pass across the Triumph backline. Bolduc pounced on the loose ball and went for the quick shot, skidding just wide of the Greenville goal.
 
Greenville nearly jumped out ahead in the eighth minute. Omar Mohamed sent the ball through for Carlos Gomez. He cut across the top of the box to get his shot off, narrowly missing Akira Fitzgerald’s net. 
 
Bolduc continued to fight for the opener in the 20th minute. After winning the ball in the corner, he looked for space to deliver a cross into the box, finding Terzaghi at the near post. His header drifted across the face of goal and wide for a goal kick.
 
The Triumph broke the deadlock only two minutes later. Omar Mohamed once again found Carlos Gomez. This time he took a quick touch to chip it forward for Jake Keegan. Several Kickers defenders tried to shut down the shot as Scott Thomsen unfortunately directed his clearance into the Kickers net. 
 
Richmond leveled the score in the 36th minute from Matt Bolduc, who had been threatening all night. Wahab Ackwei from deep in the Richmond end of the field sent the long ball forward up the right flank to find Bolduc in acres of space on the run. The veteran midfielder slid his shot past Dallas Jaye and into the back of the net.
 
Right out of halftime, Greenville jumped ahead after another own goal. Matt Broomall came into the match at the break after Akira Fitzgerald was forced off due to an injury. Noah Pilato from the center circle tried to catch Omar Mohamed on a run towards goal. Broomall came off his line and collided with Wahab Ackwei. Mohamed tried to get a shot off as Ian Antley had a touch and it rolled into the Richmond goal.
 
Matt Broomall was tested from distance in the 61st minute. The Triumph were looking to find the right spot for a shot. Omar Mohamed kept the ball moving to the left for Noah Pilato. He looked to try his luck and let a shot go from about 20 yards out, with the ball ending up in the hands of Broomall. 
 
Jake Keegan extended the Greenville lead in the 69th minute. Tyler Polak won the ball in the Triumph end and quickly passed it to Gomez. He returned the ball to Polak making a run up the right. He sent a cross into the box. Just out of the reach of Ivan Magalhães, Keegan was there to take a touch around Broomall and for the goal. 
 
Emiliano Terzaghi opened up his Kickers account in the 74th minute. Jonathan Bolanos came into the match in the second half to make his professional debut winning the ball on the left side. He was able to get a cross into the box. The ball found Terzaghi for a header up and over Dallas Jaye for Richmond’s second goal of the night. This marked Bolanos’ first professional assist.
 
Greenville was reduced to 10 men in the 77th minute. Brandon Fricke brought Mumbi Kwesele down from behind at the top of the Triumph box. The referee went straight to the back pocket to issue the straight red card. 
 
A pair of blocks deep into stoppage time denied the Triumph. JJ Donnelly picked up control of the ball outside of the Richmond box. He squared a pass for Aaron Walker, as he launched a shot that Broomall was able to block. Donnelly pounced on the loose ball and tried a shot of his own as Wahab Ackwei slid in to block the attempt out for a corner kick. 
 
The 2020 Richmond Kickers Home Opener, presented by Woodfin, is set for Saturday, August 1 at 6:30 p.m. as league newcomers Fort Lauderdale CF make their first-ever trip to City Stadium. 

Stay up to date with the latest news from the Kickers at www.richmondkickers.com and on the official team app.
 
BOX SCORE
TEAM FIRST HALF SECOND HALF FINAL

Greenville

1

2

3

Richmond

1

1

2
 
LINEUPS

Greenville GK Dallas Jaye, Tyler Polak, Evan Lee, Brandon Fricke, Abdi Mohamed, Omar Mohamed (71’ – Cesar Murillo), Noah Pilato (70’ – Colin Stripling), Aaron Walker, Alex Morrell (60’ – JJ Donnelly), Jake Keegan (80’ – Harri Hawkins), Carlos Gomez (70’ – Lachlan McLean)

Unused Substitutes: Paul Christensen, Trevor Swartz

Richmond GK Akria Fitzgerald (45’ – Matt Broomall), Scott Thomsen, Ivan Magalhães, Wahab Ackwei, Ian Antley, Victor Falck (80’ – Devante Dubose), Gianluca Cuomo (63’ – Mumbi Kwesele), Ryley Kraft, Matt Bolduc (75’ – Charles Boateng), Emiliano Terzaghi, Mutaya Mwape (63’ – Jonathan Bolanos)

Unused Substitutes: Conor Shanosky, Greg Boehme

STATISTICS
TEAM SHOTS SAVES FOULS CORNERS

Greenville

11

1

12

5

Richmond

11

4

6

5

 

SCORING SUMMARY
MIN TEAM PLAYER
22′ GVL Own Goal
36′ RIC Matt Bolduc (Wahab Ackwei)
46′ GVL Own Goal
69′ GVL Jake Keegan (Tyler Polak)
74′ RIC Emiliano Terzaghi (Jonathan Bolanos)

CAUTIONS SUMMARY
MIN TEAM PLAYER
57′ GVL Alex Morrell
64′ GVL Noah Pilato
90′ RIC Charles Boateng
 
EJECTIONS SUMMARY
MIN TEAM PLAYER
77′ GVL Brandon Fricke

 

MATCH INFORMATION
Referee: Kevin Broadley
Assistant Referees: Ryan Graves, Colin Ashley
Fourth Official: Joshua Escobar
Attendance: 0
Weather: Mostly Sunny, 82 ºF

Preview: Kickers Take the Trip to Greenville Saturday

RICHMOND, Va. – (Friday, July 23, 2020) – The Richmond Kickers (0-0-0) look to get  the 2020 USL League One season started this Saturday night on the road at Legacy Early College against the Greenville Triumph SC (1-0-0). This match is set to kick off at 7:00 p.m. live locally on WTVR CBS 6.3 (Comcast 206, Verizon FiOS 466) and streaming on ESPN+. 
 
This will be the fourth meeting between Richmond and Greenville, after the Kickers posted a 2-1-0 record against the Triumph in 2019 and claimed the first-ever Bon Secours Cup. The clubs’ first clash came April  20 at Legacy Early College, where a 49th minute goal by Joe Gallardo from a Matt Bolduc assist gave Richmond the victory. Nearly a month later, Greenville would best the Kickers after a solo goal from Jake Keegan. Richmond would win the Bon Secours Cup after another 1-0 win over the Triumph, this time from Braeden Troyer as he headed in a goal from a Gallardo cross just before halftime.
 
Richmond will be itching to get on the field Saturday after their match on July 18 against South Georgia Tormenta FC was postponed to July 28. Darren Sawatzky will be taking the helm for his first official match as the Kickers Head Coach and Sporting Director. A core of the 2019 squad returns this season along with 12 new players, lead  by 2019 Goalkeeper of the Year Finalist, Akria Fitzgerald. 
 
Greenville opened the 2020 USL League One season last Saturday night, defeating one of the league’s newest clubs, Fort Lauderdale CF 2-0 at Inter Miami CF Stadium. In first half stoppage time, former Tormenta FC midfielder Alex Morrell scored the opener for Greenville from a long ball over the top from Aaron Walker to give  the visitors the lead heading into the break. Four minutes into the second half, Jake Keegan made it 2-0 after getting his head on a cross for Morrell at the near post. 
 
The Kickers go back on the road next Tuesday, July 28 to face South Georgia Tormenta FC in the rescheduled match at Erk Russell Park. Kickoff for the match is at 7:00 p.m. live locally on WTVR CBS 6.3 and streaming on ESPN+. 
 
The 2020 Richmond Kickers Home Opener, presented by Woodfin, is set for Saturday, August 1 at 6:30 p.m. as league newcomers Fort Lauderdale CF make their first-ever trip to City Stadium. 

Stay up to date with the latest news from the Kickers at www.richmondkickers.com and on the official team app.
Richmond: Back in goal for Richmond this season, goalkeeper Akira Fitzgerald (#1) looks to build off a campaign that earned him a nomination for 2019 USL League One Goalkeeper of the Year. The veteran keeper had eight clean sheets and made 72 saves for a goals against average of 1.23 last season. One of the big signings during the offseason, forward Emiliano Terzaghi (#32) makes the move to the United States after an extensive career in Argentina. Most notably, he played a majority of his career with Club Atlético Banfield in the Argentine ‎Primera División, including scoring the game-tying goal against Boca Juniors in the final minute of the match. Making the trek back to the East Coast, former Virginia Tech standout Devante Dubose (#67) will make his debut with Richmond after his professional career took him to Arizona, Oklahoma and California after four years in Blacksburg. 

Greenville: Midfielder Alex Morrell (#7) made his debut for Greenville with a goal and an assist in the 2-0 win over Fort Lauderdale CF. The former Tormenta FC man had three goals in 16 matches in South Georgia last season. Forward Jake Keegan (#9) returns for Greenville this season after a team-high nine goals in 22 matches last year. Keegan found the back of the net just before halftime to put the Triumph up over Fort Lauderdale. Goalkeeper Dallas Jaye (#22) will look to build off his impressive 2019 season that saw him come away with 14 clean sheets. He is a familiar face for Kickers Head Coach Darren Sawatzky, who coached him with the Guam National Team. Jaye posted his first shutout of the season last Saturday against Fort Lauderdale, making two saves.

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.

Kickers at Tormenta FC Rescheduled for July 28

RICHMOND, Va. – (Tuesday, July 21, 2020) – USL League One announced on Tuesday that the Kickers away match against South Georgia Tormenta FC has been rescheduled for Tuesday, July 28 at 7:00 p.m. This match will be available to watch live on ESPN+. 

The Kickers will play their opening match of the revised 2020 schedule this Saturday night on the road against Greenville Triumph SC. Kickoff for this match is set for 7:00 p.m. live on ESPN+.

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. 

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