Richmond, VA – (Wednesday, April 1, 2009) – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to introduce Home Team Grill as the new post-game party spot for the 2009 season. Located in the heart of the Fan, Home Team Grill will host the Kickers players, staff and fans after each home game. Meet and mingle with the players and take advantage of exclusive dinner and drink specials each week.
“We are excited about Richmond’s premier sports bar teaming up with the city’s elite professional soccer program,” comments Patrick Sanford, General Manager of Home Team Grill in the Fan. “We look forward to a successful season and a long term relationship with the Richmond Kickers.”
To kick off the new partnership, join the Richmond Kickers pro players at Home Team Grill on Wednesday, April 1st at 7:00 pm to watch the USA versus Trinidad & Tobago World Cup Qualifier LIVE! Get a chance to meet Kickers players, while catching the USA game on 42” & 50” HDTVs at the Kickers new post-game party spot. Take advantage of extended Happy Hour specials, which include drinks and appetizers. Plus, register to win great prizes, including tickets to the Kickers Home Opener on April 4th, get autographs from your favorite players and more!
"Home Team Grill is the ideal place for our team and fans to mingle and unwind after a game,” adds Leigh Cowlishaw, Richmond Kickers Head Coach. “The pro players are looking forward immensely to meeting the many passionate Kickers and USA Men’s National team fans while watching the U.S. move one step closer to qualifying for the World Cup in 2010."
Home Team Grill is located at 1630 W. Main at Vine Street in the Fan. Click here for directions.
Kickers versus Carolina RailHawks
The Richmond Kickers will open the 2009 season with a USL-1 exhibition match featuring the Carolina RailHawks on Saturday, April 4th at 7:00 pm at Sports Backers Stadium. Regularly priced admission ($12/adults, $7/youth ages 3-17) will apply for the home opener exhibition and tickets are on sale now via RichmondKickers.com. Please note: Adult Pro Passes, Youth Pro Passes, Family Passes, Coach Passes, Sponsor Passes and Flexi-Pack Tickets will not be valid for this match.
About Home Team Grill
Established in 2004, Home Team Grill opened in the Fan in 2007 and is open Monday through Friday at 11:00 am and Saturday and Sunday for brunch at 10:30 am. With thirteen large HDTVs, Home Team Grill is a great place for friends to watch the game. Outdoor dining is available on one of the largest open air patios in the Fan. Starting in April, Home Team Grill will host live bands every Friday, all summer. Find Home Team Grill on the web at www.hometeamgrill.com, on Facebook at ‘Home Team Grill in the Fan’ or by phone 804.254.7360.
