Match Preview

Match Details:

Competition: Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Third Round
Date: April 17, 2024
Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
Location: City Stadium, Richmond, Va.
Forecast: 79/62F, Partly Cloudy
Broadcast TV:  Online: USsoccer.com, USLsoccer.com

Uniform Details:

The Roos will be wearing the Seeing Red Kit this weekend. Order yours today, and don’t forget to get it customized!

News and Notes:

THE BATTLE OF VIRGINIA: The Richmond Kickers are set to host USL Championship side Loudoun United FC on Wednesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Third Round following a regional draw by US Soccer.

The third-round matchup will be the first time the two sides face each other in competitive play after Loudoun was founded in 2019. The two Virginia sides have played preseason friendlies over the last three seasons. Loudoun currently sits seventh in the USL Championship Eastern Conference with a 2-2-1 record.

SCHENFELD NETS SC TOP 10 GOAL: Deep into first-half stoppage, trailing 1-0 on the road at rivals Forward Madison FC, newcomer Maxi Schenfeld delivered the spectacular in his Henny Derby debut.

Zaca Moran passed the ball from the top of the box to Schenfeld who had his back to goal. He juggled it once, twice, three times, then turned on the ball with a thunderous over head kick that beat the keeper and stunned the home support.

Schenfeld’s goal made SportsCenter SC Top 10 that night at the No. 3 spot — five spots ahead of Lionel Messi’s goal at Kansas City.

BILLHARDT RUNNING THE RIGHT WING: Adrian Billhardt has grabbed the right wing spot with both hands since arriving halfway through the Kickers’ 2024 preseason. He scored a stunning go-ahead goal at Madison that showed off his ability to shed defenders and strike from outside of the box.

He currently leads the Kickers with 4 goals in all competitions including 3 goals in league play which ranks tied for first.

Watch Party Details:

Where: Triple Crossing
113 S Foushee St, Richmond, VA 23220
Start Time: 7:30 p.m.
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.

Match Details:

Competition: USL League One Regular Season 
Date: Friday, Oct. 6, 2023
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Regal Soccer Stadium, Knoxville, Tenn.
Forecast: 74/62F low, Rainy
Broadcast TV: CBS 6.3   Online: ESPN+

Referee: Cristian Campo Hernandez 
Asst. Referees: Jared Mosher, Andrew Charron 
4th Official: Joe Surgan 

Uniform Details:

The Roos will be wearing The Icy Kit in Knoxville this weekend. Order yours today, and don’t forget to get it customized!

News and Notes:

ONE LAST (BUS) RIDE: The Kickers are en route to their last away match of the season. One Knoxville will host the Kickers at Regal Soccer Stadium on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The first time the two teams met this season, One Knox came to City Stadium on June 24 and the game ended in a 2-2 draw. Emiliano Terzaghi scored early, burying one in the seventh minute, and scored again in the 75th to close the scoring on the day.

With Knoxville sitting in eighth place in the standings for the time being, Richmond will look to grab the win and play spoiler to the remaining chances One Knox has to break into the playoffs.

MAN OF THE LAST MATCH: On Saturday, Will Palmquist earned the recognition of Keiter Man of the Match. The goalkeeper has started the last two games for the Kickers. Two weekends ago, he made four saves against Greenville and this weekend, Palmquist made five saves against South Georgia Tormenta. The five included one that required an immediate rebound reaction to complete the save.

This performance earned Palmquist both man of the match and a spot on USL League One’s team of the week. Palmquist was joined on the team of the week by Kickers’ midfielders Nil Vinyals and Zaca Moran.

SIMMONDS FAMILY FUN: The Kickers will play in just one of several soccer games in Knoxville this weekend, but two of the matchups could potentially feature a Simmonds sibling on the roster. Kameron Simmonds — the older sister of Kickers’ forward Nicholas Simmonds and a sophomore forward at Tennessee — and the Lady Vols will face the University of Kentucky in Regal Soccer Stadium on Thursday.

Match Details:

Competition: USL League One Regular Season 
Date: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023
Kickoff: 6 p.m. ET
Location: City Stadium, Richmond, Va.
Forecast: 73F/63F low, Cloudy
Broadcast TV: CBS 6.3   Online: ESPN+

Referee: Richonne Clark
Asst. Referees: Sharon Gingrich, Chana Forstall 
4th Official: Arnel Selman

Uniform Details:

The Roos will be wearing The Red Night Kit against South Georgia. Order yours today, and don’t forget to get it customized!

News and Notes:

SERIES FINALE: With only three matches left on the season, the Kickers will take on Tormenta in their second-straight home match to close out September.

Early in the season, the Kickers took down Tormenta 3-1 on the road, with scoring that moved up the formation. Seven minutes into the match, centerback Nathan Aune scored followed by midfielder Justin Sukow in the 41st minute, and in the second minute of first-half stoppage time, striker Emiliano Terzaghi rounded out the half with one more goal. Tormenta winger Kingsford Adjei answered with a goal of his own in the second half but the Kickers remained on top through the 90th minute.

In the second match-up, Tormenta swung first. South Georgia found the back of the net late in the first half off a strike from defending midfielder Nick Akoto. Sukow would come flying out of halftime with a goal of his own though, unable to leave the Tormenta lead unanswered. The Kickers held off any other South Georgia attempts on the night and left Tormenta Stadium with a tie to keep a hold on the series.

Not only would a win secure the season series for the Kickers. The Richmond side will also have the opportunity to play spoiler this weekend as the South Georgia Tormenta hope to catch a final spot in the playoff hunt.

MAN OF LAST MATCH: Midfielder Zaca Moran was named man of the Sept. 23rd match against Greenville Triumph SC. Moran has played in 28 of the 29 matches this season, captaining the last five. Moran remained a strong presence in the midfield for all 90 minutes of the match. He made his presence known defensively, logging two clearances and one block while taking three shots for the Kickers.

RVA CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL: This weekend’s match is not only an opportunity to see exciting soccer. During the Kickers match, City Stadium will host RVA Craft Beer Festival presented by Bon Secours! Fans 21+ can enjoy samples from several different local breweries including Ardent Craft Ales, Belle Isle Moonshine, Hardywood, Three Notch’d, Triple Crossing and Center of the Universe. Get your tickets now and join us for a night full of fun and football!

Watch Party Details:

Where: Triple Crossings
113 S Foushee St, Richmond, VA 23220
Start Time: 8 p.m.
Kickoff: 8 p.m.

Match Details:

Competition: USL League One Regular Season
Date: Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023
Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Breese Stevens Field, Madison, Wis.
Forecast: 73/53F, Sunny
Broadcast TV: CBS 6.3   Online: ESPN+

Referee: Olvin Olivia
Asst. Referee: Eric Del Rosario, Douglas Clayton
4th Official: Peter Bernardy

Uniform Details:

The Roos will be wearing The Icy Kit in Madison this weekend. Order yours today, and don’t forget to get it customized!

News and Notes:

HENNY DERBY LEG THREE: This Thursday, the Richmond Kickers will take on Forward Madison FC in the final leg of the 2023 Henny Derby. Before this, the two clubs met on June 17 and August 5, both in City Stadium. 

While Madison has claimed this year’s Henny Derby trophy — winning the first two matches this season 1-0 and 2-1 respectively — the Kickers head to Breese Stevens Field on Thursday in hopes of controlling the match this time around and setting the stage for next year’s Henny Derby. 

In the teams’ last meeting, Kickers defender Dakota Barnathan buried his first professional penalty kick into the back of the net, rocketing the attempt past Madison goalkeeper Bernd Schipmann. This time around, the Kickers will look to score away from the spot and earn the three points. 

The match kicks off at Breese Stevens Field at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on CBS 6.3 and ESPN+ 

LAST MATCH’S MAN OF THE MATCH: Michael Hornsby

This week, Michael Hornsby stood out for the Kickers. The German left back remained stalwart through the match. One clearance, one block and three interceptions on the night, Hornsby locked down the left flank, closing down on opponents and taking advantage of errant passes to switch the field. 

On the pitch for the full 90 minutes, Hornsby consistently broke up the attacking front of Union Omaha but did so cleanly, winning one foul and conceding none. On the attack, Hornsby helped to facilitate Kickers possession up the field, popping out into space and making up line runs as needed. 

Look for Hornsby to provide the same defensive strength on Thursday, keeping Madison out and sending the Kickers offense in the other direction. 

JOHNSON GOES PRO: The Richmond Kickers announced on Tuesday that forward Landon Johnson signed his first professional contract to represent his hometown club on a multi-year deal pending league and federation approval. 

Johnson, who previously signed with the club on a USL Academy contract on July 11, 2023, is the first academy player to sign a professional contract under Chief Sporting Officer and Head Coach Darren Sawatzky. Johnson is the youngest professional player to sign directly with the Kickers. 

Johnson’s contract signifies the next step in the club’s mission to evolve the player development pathway in the community so that local kids with aspirations to play professionally at the highest levels can work to achieve that reality at home. 

The Chesterfield native has amassed 217 minutes played in three starts across seven appearances with the Kickers and debuted in an international friendly against Comunicaciones FC. 

Match Details:

Competition: USL League One Regular Season 
Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023
Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
Location: City Stadium, Richmond, Va.
Forecast: 77F at kickoff/56F low, Partly Cloudy
Broadcast TV: CBS 6.1   Online: ESPN+

Referee: Gabriele Ciampi
Asst. Referees: Andrew Charron, Alexandru Focea
4th Official: Stephen Foster

Uniform Details:

The Roos will be wearing The Red Night Kit against Chattanooga. Order yours today, and don’t forget to get it customized!

News and Notes:

2022 PLAYOFF RIVALS SQUARE OFF: The rivalry between Richmond and Chattanooga in 2022 was one of the tightest matchups across the league.

In the regular season, Richmond earned a 1-1-1 record, earning the edge over Chattanooga with a plus-2 goal differential after a 3-0 victory at City Stadium on June 1, 2022.

At Chattanooga, the Red Wolves took the first matchup in April 2022 with a 1-0 victory. The teams would draw 2-2 at CHI Memorial Stadium in September 2022.

The Red Wolves took the edge in the overall season series a month later with a 1-0 victory at City Stadium in the 2022 USL League One Semifinals ending Richmond’s playoff run.

Saturday’s matchup marks the first time the two teams have met since that playoff semifinal.

KICKING OFF THE SUMMER AT CITY STADIUM: Richmond is set to play four home matches between June 3rd and July 1st, kicking off the summer in a similar fashion to the 2022 season when the Kickers played four home matches at City Stadium in the month of June. The Kickers were 3-0-1 at home in June 2022.

The Kickers will celebrate Military Appreciation Night presented by Tech For Troops on June 3rd before celebrating Pride Night presented by Black Pride RVA and VA Pride on June 17th, First Match of the Summer Night on June 24th, and the Red, White, and Roo Celebration with fireworks on July 1st.

SEEKING GOAL NUMBER 50: USL League One’s all-time leading goalscorer and the Kickers’ third-ranked all-time leading scorer is on the brink of reaching 50 goals for the club.

After compiling 45 goals in his first three USL League One seasons and three more goals during the 2022 and 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup runs, Emiliano Terzaghi notched his first league goal of 2023 against South Georgia Tormenta FC, last Saturday — bringing his total tally to 49 goals.

Terzaghi sits behind club legends Matthew Delicâte (94) and Rob Ukrop Jr. (64).

Watch Party Details:

Where: Ardent Barrel Room
3117 W. Moore St, Richmond, VA 23230
Start Time: 7:00 p.m.
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
Additional Info: Raffle prizes throughout the event!

Match Details:

Competition: USL League One Regular Season 
Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Tormenta Stadium, Statesboro, Ga.
Forecast: 58F/54F, Rainy
Broadcast TV: CBS 6.3   Online: ESPN+

Referee: Aleksandar Zhelyazkov
Asst. Referee: Richonne Clark, Michael O’Reilly
4th Official: Joshua Belk

Uniform Details:

The Roos will be wearing The Icy Kit in South Georgia this weekend. Order yours today, and don’t forget to get it customized!

News and Notes:

SECOND MEETING IN A MONTH: Richmond and South Georgia prepare to square off almost exactly one month from their first meeting of the season — also in Statesboro, Ga.

The Kickers felled the defending USL League One Champs 3-1 in the first-ever matchup between a defending Player Shield Holder and League One Cup holder. The first matchup took place just three days after the Kickers’ closely-contested 1-0 exit in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup at MLS side DC United.

Nathan Aune, Justin Sukow, and Emiliano Terzaghi bagged first-half goals to take an imperious lead into the break. The Roos’ total-team defense stubbornly impeded the hosts throughout the second half. Tormenta got one back with a long-range effort in the 82nd minute, but the final whistle rang shortly after.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK JOÃO GOMIERO: First-year pro, João Gomiero put together a breakout performance at league leaders, North Carolina FC, last Wednesday night, as he proved to be the spark plug for the Kickers’ attack.

The midfielder bagged his first two goals in a Kickers’ shirt including a banger from outside of the box that was named the No. 3 play on SportsCenter Top 10.

He followed up that performance with his first goal at City Stadium, last Saturday, which proved to be the eventual game-winner against Lexington SC.

TERZAGHI SEEKING 50TH KICKERS’ GOAL: USL League One’s all-time leading goalscorer and the Kickers’ third-ranked all-time leading scorer is on the brink of reaching 50 goals for the club.

After compiling 45 goals in his first three USL League One seasons and three more goals during the 2022 and 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup runs, Terzaghi notched his first league goal of 2023 against South Georgia Tormenta FC — bringing his total tally to 49 goals.

Terzaghi sits behind club legends Matthew Delicâte (94) and Rob Ukrop Jr. (64).

Watch Party Details:

Where: Home Team Grill
1630 W. Main St., Richmond, VA
Start Time: 6:30 p.m.
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Additional Info: Raffle prizes throughout the event!

Match Details:

Competition: USL League One Regular Season 
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
Location: WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, N.C.
Forecast: 80F/56F, Mostly Sunny
Broadcast TV: CBS 6.3   Online: ESPN+

Referee: Juan Carlos Rivero
Asst. Referee: Marcus Moss, Robert Cordrey
4th Official: Emma Richards

Uniform Details:

The Roos will be wearing The Icy Kit in North Carolina this week. Order yours today, and don’t forget to get it customized!

News and Notes:

DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK: Richmond’s road form is picking up where it left off in 2022.

Last season, the Roos earned 10 points from trailing positions on the road which included dramatic, stoppage-time winners at North Carolina FC and Union Omaha and stoppage-time equalizers at Central Valley Fuego at South Georgia.

Currently, Richmond has a 2-0-2 record with a plus-4 goal differential on the road in 2023. The Kickers’ 2-2 draw at Greenville marked their first point earned from a trailing position this season.

In the midst of a 9-match unbeaten road streak in the league, the last time Richmond lost a league game on the road was Aug. 13, 2022, at Greenville.

NEIGHBORING RIVALS: The rivalry between Richmond and North Carolina is not only one of the closest geographic rivalries in USL League One but matchup-wise it is also incredibly tight.

NCFC holds serve narrowly as Richmond sports a 2-2-3 record since NCFC joined USL League One ahead of the 2021 season.

But Richmond has the momentum with two-straight wins over NCFC from July 2022. The Roos posted a 4-1 come-from-behind win on July 2nd at home before scoring two stoppage-time goals on the road to stun NCFC who had a 2-1 lead late on July 27th.

TERZAGHI SEEKING 50TH KICKERS’ GOAL: USL League One’s all-time leading goalscorer and the Kickers’ third-ranked all-time leading scorer is on the brink of reaching 50 goals for the club.

After compiling 45 goals in his first three USL League One seasons and three more goals during the 2022 and 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup runs, Terzaghi notched his first league goal of 2023 against South Georgia Tormenta FC — bringing his total tally to 49 goals.

Terzaghi sits behind club legends Matthew Delicâte (94) and Rob Ukrop Jr. (64).

Watch Party Details:

Where: Triple Crossing Downtown
113 S Foushee St, Richmond, VA 23220
Start Time: 6:30 p.m.
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Additional Info: Raffle prizes throughout the event!

Match Details:

Competition: USL League One Regular Season 
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023
Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Paladin Stadium, Greenville, S.C.
Forecast: 83F/66F, Mostly Cloudy
Broadcast TV: CBS 6.3   Online: ESPN+

Referee: Olvin Oliva
Asst. Referee: Max Smith, Jarred Mosher
4th Official: Joe Surgan

Uniform Details:

The Roos will be wearing The Icy Kit in Greenville this weekend. Order yours today, and don’t forget to get it customized!

News and Notes:

WEEK 2 REMATCH: Richmond and Greenville meet for a second time at Paladin Stadium in just a span of 49 days.

The Kickers took their first three points of the season when Kharlton Belmar curled in a shot from the left wing that beat the keeper. Richmond then locked it down defensively and saw out the result as Will Palmquist earned a clean sheet in his first league start.

Following the conclusion of the match between the two rivals from the former Bon Secours Cup rivalry, Richmond and Greenville won’t face each other again until late September, when Richmond hosts Greenville for Noche de la Herencia Hispana on September 23.

KICKERS’ ROADSHOW: The Kickers are in the midst of an eight-match unbeaten run in the league on the road extending back to last summer that includes wins in 2023 over third-place Greenville Triumph and fourth-place South Georgia Tormenta and a draw at second-place Charlotte Independence.

The 2-0-1 record with a plus-4 goal differential on the road in 2023 marks an impressive improvement over the Kickers’ early road form in 2022. 

In its first three matches on the road last season, Richmond amassed a 1-2-0 record with a -1 goal differential.

The last time, Richmond lost a league game on the road, was Aug. 13, 2022, at Greenville Triumph SC.

TERZAGHI SEEKING 50TH KICKERS’ GOAL: USL League One’s all-time leading goalscorer and the Kickers’ third-ranked all-time leading scorer is on the brink of reaching 50 goals for the club.

After compiling 45 goals in his first three USL League One seasons and three more goals during the 2022 and 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup runs, Terzaghi notched his first league goal of 2023 against South Georgia Tormenta FC — bringing his total tally to 49 goals.

Terzaghi sits behind club legends Matthew Delicâte (94) and Rob Ukrop Jr. (64).

Match Details:

Competition: USL League One Regular Season 
Date: Friday, May 5, 2023
Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
Location: City Stadium, Richmond, Va.
Forecast: 70F/44F, Sunny
Broadcast TV: CBS 6.3   Online: ESPN+

Referee: John Matto
Asst. Referees: Andrew Charron, Bryson Condrey
4th Official: David Elliott

Uniform Details:

The Roos will be wearing The Red Night Kit against Omaha. Order yours today, and don’t forget to get it customized!

News and Notes:

CELEBRATING CINCO DE MAYO: The festivities at City Stadium, presented by the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, kick off when gates open at 5:45 p.m.

Fans can meet the performers from The Salsa Guy of Richmond’s Bomba y Plena, Tradición Dance Company on the concourse throughout the night.

A $2 taco special provided by Hacienda Catering will be at the tent next to the El Guapo food truck from 5:45 p.m. until 7 p.m.

At the Premium Bar, 12oz Modelo pours for only $3 will be available during Happy Hour for purchase by all fans 21 years of age and older!

The first 100 kids to stop by the table next to the Taste of Richmond Bar will receive a free CHOMP ice cream sammie from Nightingale Ice Cream!

ROAD WARRIORS RETURN HOME: The Kickers seek their first league win at City Stadium of 2023 after putting together a three-match unbeaten run in the league on the road that includes wins over third-place Greenville Triumph and fourth-place South Georgia and a draw at second-place Charlotte Independence.

Since falling in a close match against the Independence (two weeks after earning the draw), the Kickers earned a 3-2 home victory in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup against Cleveland SC and blanked Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC in a 0-0 draw.

Now the Kickers host Union Omaha for the first time in 2023 after earning two wins and a draw over the Owls in 2022. 

SEEKING GOAL NUMBER 50: USL League One’s all-time leading goalscorer and the Kickers’ third-ranked all-time leading scorer is on the brink of reaching 50 goals for the club.

After compiling 45 goals in his first three USL League One seasons and three more goals during the 2022 and 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup runs, Emiliano Terzaghi notched his first league goal of 2023 against South Georgia Tormenta FC, last Saturday — bringing his total tally to 49 goals.

Terzaghi sits behind club legends Matthew Delicâte (94) and Rob Ukrop Jr. (64).

FORTRESS CITY STADIUM: After finishing second in total attendance and posting a 6,000-person capacity sellout in the 2022 regular-season finale, the Richmond community is building upon its support to start the 2022 season.

In the home opener, the Kickers began with a 6,000-person capacity sellout and followed up with an attendance of 5,024 in the second regular-season match.

In the early days of the season, the Kickers lead USL League One with an average attendance of 5,512 as the City Stadium faithful continue to make their home the loudest, most intimidating place to play in the league.

JOE GALLARDO MAKES HIS RVA RETURN: Joe Gallardo makes his return to City Stadium after previously playing for Richmond during the 2019 season in USL League One’s inaugural season.

A dynamic forward that played as a striker and as an attacking midfielder, Gallardo led the Kickers with 6 goals and finished tied for third with 2 assists. He finished the season as a member of the All-League First Team. 

He earned a transfer to Real Monarchs in USL Championship ahead of the 2020 season before playing in Mexico from 2021-22.