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2019 Kickers Season Tickets On Sale Now

RICHMOND, VA – (Tuesday, February 26, 2018) – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce that season tickets for the 27th season of Kickers Pro Soccer, with a new chapter under new ownership and management, are on sale now at www.richmondkickers.com.

“Our players, coaches, and staff are extremely excited to fully launch! Special thanks to Ticket Sales Manager David Kraft,” said Matt Spear, Kickers President. “Our core purpose includes strengthening community by curating joyful, authentic, festival experiences. Soon we will be announcing many enhancements for the ‘new look’ City Stadium as we invest for fans. Shout out to Red Army and die-hard supporters for their pride and passion to help us grow our reach and to activate the heart beat of game day engagement. Soccer is not only the world’s biggest game and accelerating here in RVA and nationwide, it’s an incredible uniter so join us as we elevate…Stronger Together.”

2019 Kickers Season Tickets guarantee 14 USL League One matches, U.S. Open Cup and exhibitions (except for Family Passes) and includes benefits, such as VIP Express Line at the craft beer trucks, invitation to the Meet the Team event (details coming soon) and matchday merchandise discounts.

For information about Group Sales including ticket packages, corporate groups and birthdays contact David Kraft, Ticket Sales Manger at dkraft@https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/richmondkickers or (804)644-5425 ext 313.

Single-game tickets will be available to purchase during the first week of March.

The Richmond Kickers will compete as a founding member of USL League One. The league consisting of ten teams will compete in a single table during the inaugural 2019 season, with the league’s regular season consisting of 28 games beginning March 30 for the Kickers Home Opener against Lansing Ignite FC.

2019 Season Ticket Options

VIP Club Seats – $199

(Will be available at a later date)

Reserved contoured seat featuring high back comfort with lumbar support and extra foot room in premium midfield section
ALL GAMES INCLUDED: 14 USL League One Regular Season games guaranteed, PLUS any hosted U.S. Open Cup, Playoffs and exhibition matches
One (1) parking pass included per four passes
Access to pre-game VIP Club Hospitality
Match Day Merchandise Discounts
VIP Express Line at Craft Beer Trucks
Exclusive Invitation to Meet the Team Event
Discounts on additional GA regular season tickets

General Admission – $125

ALL GAMES INCLUDED: 14 USL League One Regular Season games guaranteed, PLUS any hosted U.S. Open Cup, Playoffs, and exhibition matches
Match Day Merchandise Discounts
VIP Express Line at Craft Beer Trucks
Exclusive Invitation to Meet the Team Event
Discounts on additional GA regular season tickets

Family Pass – $399

14 USL League One Regular Season games guaranteed, PLUS any hosted U.S. Open Cup, and Playoffs (Does not include Exhibitions)
Match Day Merchandise Discounts
VIP Express Line at Craft Beer Trucks
Exclusive Invitation to Meet the Team Event
Discounts on additional GA regular season tickets

Section O Pass – $99

All games included: 14 USL League One Regular Season games guaranteed, PLUS any hosted U.S. Open Cup, Playoffs, and exhibition matches
Join the authentic atmosphere with hardcore fans behind the visiting team bench
Designated Standing Section
Match Day Merchandise Discounts
VIP Express Line at Craft Beer Trucks
Exclusive Invitation to Meet the Team Event
Priority Tailgate Area

City Stadium to Host Mallory Pugh and the Washington Spirit March 16

RICHMOND, Va. – (Tuesday, February 19, 2019) – City Stadium is slated to host the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) Washington Spirit as they take on James Madison University Saturday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m. In partnership with the Richmond Strikers, the match will serve as the marquee game during the weekend’s prestigious Jefferson Cup Girls Weekend, which will host more than 5,000 players and 350 participating teams. Tickets will be $15 until March 7 then $20 March 8 to game day, plus a $1.50 convenience charge if ordered online at www.richmondkickers.com. This match will be included with 2019 Season Ticket packages (except Family Passes).

“We are extremely excited to once again host the Spirit from the very top pro women’s league,” commented Matt Spear, Kickers President. “Their team is stacked with world class talent, which is especially compelling as an entree to this summer’s World Cup. It’s great to again work with our friends the Richmond Strikers on another shared aspiration beyond Richmond United. It’s good to have an in-state NCAA Division I program James Madison for their institution’s exposure. The players, families, and coaches in Richmond for the March 16 weekend for the excellent Jefferson Cup showcase will enjoy not only the pros but also the college level where most of the smart, driven players aim. And this marquee match is an early example for many more exciting games and community events in 2019 at City Stadium.”

As Washington prepares for the upcoming 2019 NWSL season that kicks off the weekend of April 13-14 and on the heels of the U.S. Women’s National Team competing in the SheBelieves Cup, fans in Richmond will have the opportunity to watch some of the best female professional players in the world, including multiple U.S. Women’s National Team members and other international stars, compete at City Stadium.

“The Richmond Strikers and the Jefferson Cup are excited about the opportunity to once again partner with the Washington Spirit and Richmond Kickers to bring Women’s Professional soccer to City Stadium,” added Jay Howell, Richmond Strikers Executive Director. “City Stadium will provide a fantastic fan and family experience for a great match up between the Spirit and the JMU Dukes.”

Washington boasts one of the league’s most exciting young rosters, including 2017 NWSL Rookie of the Year Finalist and U.S. international forward Mallory Pugh, 2018 NWSL overall number one draft pick and U.S. international midfielder Andi Sullivan and U.S. international midfielder Rose Lavelle.

“Our game in Richmond last year during the Jefferson Cup was a huge success. At the time, it drew the biggest crowd to ever see us play other than the 2016 NWSL Championship,” said Chris Hummer, Washington Spirit President. “With the World Cup this year adding to the buzz, we know this is another great opportunity. We can’t thank the Kickers or Jefferson Cup enough for all their support of professional women’s soccer.”

The exhibition will be the second year in a row that a professional women’s team has played at City Stadium. Previously, City Stadium hosted the Spirit taking on the North Carolina Courage March 17, 2018, U.S. Women’s National Team exhibitions against South Korea on November 1, 2008, Iceland on October 8, 2006, and Brazil on September 20, 1998.

Kickers Announce 2019 Preseason Schedule

RICHMOND, Va. – (Tuesday, January 29, 2019) – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce the 2019 Preseason Schedule, with a slate of six games kicking off February 16.

“The combination of it being nearly four months since the last time I was on the field coaching and watching the 2019 roster start to take shape, I am getting very excited for the beginning of preseason,” said Kickers Head Coach David Bulow. “Having been appointed the new head coach in the middle of the season last summer, it felt a little bit like I was trying to jump on a treadmill that was running at full speed! I’m really looking forward to take the time build a team thats competitive and entertaining, one that the Richmond area soccer community will be proud to watch.”

The first match of the 2019 Preseason is set for Saturday, February 16 as the Kickers host the first of two match ups against Virginia Commonwealth University. Six days later, the Kickers will travel to Leesburg, Va. to face USL Championship side Bethlehem Steel FC. The Kickers return to RVA March 3 to host Old Dominion University and Kickers legend and now ODU assistant coach William Yomby.

Highlighting the 2019 Preseason Schedule, the Kickers will open up City Stadium to host NCAA powerhouse University of Virginia. Tickets will be $5 and available soon on www.richmondkickers.com. The gates will open at 3:00 p.m. with food trucks and craft beer on tap! Kickoff for that match is set for 4:00 p.m.

Closing out preseason, the Kickers will host 2018 NCAA Elite Eight participant James Madison University March 17. The final match will be the second meeting against VCU March 23. Both of those matches will be hosted at Ukrop Park.

“I’m also very grateful to continue the relationships with the men’s soccer programs of VCU, ODU, JMU and UVA,” Bulow continued. “They not only provide good opposition, but hopefully it also provides motivation for the next generation of the Richmond Kickers Pro soccer team.”

Don’t miss a moment of the inaugural 2019 USL League One season at City Stadium! Place your deposit now for 2019 Richmond Kickers Season Tickets and receive perks throughout the season including VIP Express Lane at the Craft Beer trucks and merchandise discounts. More details on 2019 Season Tickets can be found at www.richmondkickers.com.

DATE	TEAM	TIME	LOCATION
February 16	Virginia Commonwealth University	2:00PM	Ukrop Park
February 22	@ Bethlehem Steel FC	1:00PM	Evergreen SportsPlex
February 27	Loudoun United FC	1:00PM	Ukrop Park
March 3	Old Dominion University	6:00PM	Ukrop Park
March 9	University of Virginia	4:00PM	City Stadium
March 17	James Madison University	6:00PM	Ukrop Park
March 23	Virginia Commonwealth University	7:00PM	Ukrop Park

*Dates, times and venues subject to change.

Kickers Partner with Spiideo

RICHMOND, Va. – (Tuesday, January 8, 2019) – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Spiideo to provide video recording and analysis for the club at City Stadium.

“I am extremely excited to utilize the Spiideo camera system for the 2019 season,” said Kickers Head Coach David Bulow. “It’s an example of many improvements. It will be the most important coaching tool for me and our coaching staff and I’m confident it will lead to exciting, entertaining, winning soccer from the Richmond Kickers.”

Spiideo makes advanced sports video recording and analysis easy and accessible for coaches, analysts and players. When using the Spiideo system there is no longer a need for manual camera handling, no camera man, no hassle with cables and files. The Spiideo Virtual Panorama technology captures both overview of the entire field, as well as details of individual players in the same recording using 4k cameras from multiple angles.The system then enables coaches to analyze and provide live feedback to players, as well as tag, draw, create presentations and collaborate with the team.

“The top of Coach David Bulow’s list of improvements for the season was to add Spiideo to City Stadium,” added Kickers President Matt Spear. “It will help the players improve and enable the team to reach peak performances. I got glowing testimonials from others including the Tampa Bay Rowdies. It’s a step up for the coaches, players, and organization. And working with Kickers’ legend Deli makes it even better!”

Based in Malmo, Sweden, Spiideo’s solutions are today adopted by first teams and academies in hundreds of clubs all over the world. However, while used by some of the world’s largest and most well known clubs in top leagues like Premier League, Serie A, MLS, USL etc. the system is cost efficient and suitable also for smaller clubs with more limited resources. In North America, over 50 NCAA DI programs are now using Spiideo to capture games and practices in multiple sports including soccer, LAX, Field Hockey and Basketball. In the professional arena, in addition to the Richmond Kickers, Sporting KC of the MLS recently signed on with Spiideo to capture training and games for the entire club from the 1st team down to the Academy. They will join a growing list of MLS and USL clubs.

“After spending 10 seasons on the field with the Kickers and making Richmond my home, I am thrilled to now be assisting with the club’s technological needs as they move into a new era with David and co,” commented former Kickers player and Sales Manager for North America Matthew Delicâte. “I had the pleasure of playing with David for many seasons including 2 championship winning seasons in 2009 and 2013. I wish David and the Kickers the best of luck in 2019 as they compete for another title. The margins in winning a title or making the playoffs in any sport are very small, Spiideo provides a cutting edge technology that can be a literal game changer.”

Kickers Announce Slagle as Vice President for Community Engagement and Gameday Experience

RICHMOND, Va. – (Thursday, January 3, 2018) – The Richmond Kickers are excited to announce Charlie Slagle as the Vice President for Community Engagement and Gameday Experience of the Richmond Kickers Pro Soccer Team.

“I am excited to join the new group that will enhance the Richmond Kickers franchise,” said Slagle. “From the ownership group led by some of my former players at Davidson College, including Rob Ukrop, to Matt Spear, to Scott Sutton and the current staff, I look forward to the new Richmond Kickers and improved City Stadium.”

Most recently, Slagle served as the Tampa Bay United Soccer Club CEO starting in March 2016. He was previously the Executive Director of the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club in Denver, Co. Prior to that, Slagle was the CEO of the Capital Area Soccer League (CASL) in Raleigh, N.C. for more than 12 years.

“Charlie’s energy, infectious personality, and decades of experience are a vital step forward for our Kickers Pro organization,” commented Kickers President Matt Spear. “Charlie has directed several big, high profile clubs – most recently Tampa Bay United which also converged with a USL team, the Rowdies. His earlier club executive positions overlapped Colorado Rapids (MLS) and NCFC (USL Championship). Charlie will be an integral face of our organization and will be massive in deepening our community relations. He’s a remarkable bridge builder, an ardent advocate for the civc impact of soccer and a ‘people person’ – Charlie is an encyclopedia of names and relationships. Plus, game day promotions are one of Charlie’s true gifts and passions so the fan experience at City Stadium will be further ignited.”

A former Head Coach of the Davidson Wildcats for 21 years, Slagle coached the team from 1980-2000, with players who are the principals in our 22 Holdings ownership group and Team President Matt Spear. He led the team to a Final Four finish in 1992, and was named the NCAA Division I Coach of the Year that same year. He was also named the Southern Conference Coach of the Year seven times and the United Soccer Coaches Regional Coach of the Year on two occasions. In his roles at Davidson and CASL, he hosted 14 NCAA Division I College Cups and hosted the last training camp for the for the US men’s national team prior to the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups.

Slagle is a member of the North Carolina Soccer Hall of Fame and the Davidson College Athletics Hall of Fame. He has served as the President of the United Soccer Coaches from January 2017 through January 2018. The United Soccer Coaches is the largest coaching association in the world with over 30,000 members.

“The current fans and the new fans of the Kickers will see changes from now to the March 30th home opener and continuously thereafter.,” Slagle added. “It is a fun project that I am looking forward to being a part of!”

Don’t miss a moment of the inaugural 2019 USL League One season at City Stadium! Place your deposit now for 2019 Richmond Kickers Season Tickets and receive perks throughout the season including VIP Express Lane at the Craft Beer trucks and merchandise discounts. Plus, orders received by January 15, 2019 will receive a limited edition scarf! More details on 2019 Season Tickets can be found at www.richmondkickers.com.

Richmond Kickers Announce New Ownership

RICHMOND, Va. – (Tuesday, December 18, 2018) – The Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club is pleased to announce 22 Holdings, LLC as the new majority owner of the Richmond Kickers Pro Team. 22 Holdings, LLC, a group of former Davidson College soccer teammates led by Rob Ukrop, is finalizing the terms of the deal which is scheduled to close by the end of 2018. The Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club will continue to hold a minority share in the team.

“22 Holdings is excited to invest in the Richmond Kickers, and we are thrilled to lead the club into USL League One in 2019,” commented Ukrop. “Former Kickers goalkeeper and minority investor, Alex Deegan, shares, ‘the creation of 22 Holdings came about in 2017 when Davidson College hosted a 25 year reunion for our 1992 Division 1 NCAA Final Four soccer team – a powerful reminder of team, mission, and the impact of soccer on each players’ life. The journey impacted a community for years to come. This collection of memories served to ignite an idea that this team could again harness the team’s collective skill set to build and impact a project – one that would bring old teammates together around a common goal – and with that 22 Holdings was born.’ Currently, 22 Holdings is composed of 6 members of Davidson’s 1992 Final Four team, and we are thrilled that our captain, Matt Spear, will lead us as our new Team President.”

Established in 1993, the Richmond Kickers pro team has consistently been one of the most successful professional soccer clubs in America. Over 26 seasons, Richmond has qualified for postseason play 22 times. Richmond’s eight previous league Championship appearances (1995, 1996, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010) include winning the Premier League title in 1995, a shoot-out loss to Seattle in the USL First Division final in 2005, taking the USL Second Division crown against Charlotte in 2006 and again in 2009, and narrowly missing out on the championship against the Charleston Battery in 2010. In addition to on-field success, the Kickers have taken United Soccer Leagues Organization of the Year honors on five occasions (1995, 2000, 2006, 2007, 2009).

The Richmond Kickers Pro Team will guided by newly-appointed President, Matt Spear. Announced on December 6, Spear will take over the reigns as the Kickers prepare for the inaugural season in the USL League One in 2019, kicking off March 30 at City Stadium.

Spear has led the men’s soccer program at his alma mater, Davidson College, for the last 18 years. His NCAA Division I head coaching tenure included ten wins over ACC teams such as Virginia, Virginia Tech, Duke, and North Carolina. He also led the development for the $2 million Alumni Stadium. Before coaching, Spear had a successful sports marketing career including co-founding initiatives such as a college soccer broadcast series, several soccer websites and projects with adidas America, US Youth Soccer, and United Soccer Coaches. Spear was a Captain of Davidson’s 1992 Final Four Team.

The Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club will continue under the leadership of the Board of Directors, with John Brooks being appointed as the new President of the Board.

“The Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club is excited about the future of soccer in Richmond,” said Brooks. “The sale of the Pro Team will allow the youth club to focus on all levels of youth soccer in Richmond, while still affording us the ability to work and collaborate with the Pro Team. This as a true win-win for Richmond.”

Don’t miss a moment of the inaugural 2019 USL League One season at City Stadium! Place your deposit now for 2019 Richmond Kickers Season Tickets and receive perks throughout the season including VIP Express Lane at the Craft Beer trucks and merchandise discounts. Plus, orders received by January 15, 2019 will receive a limited edition scarf! More details on 2019 Season Tickets can be found at www.richmondkickers.com.

Kickers Announce 2019 Schedule

RICHMOND, Va. – (Monday, December 10, 2018) – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce the 28-game regular season schedule, kicking off Saturday, March 30 at City Stadium against Lansing Ignite FC. Place your deposit for 2019 season tickets now at www.richmondkickers.com.

The Kickers will compete in the inaugural season of the 10-team USL League One, which includes Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, FC Tucson, Forward Madison FC, Greenville Triumph SC, Lansing Ignite FC, North Texas SC, Orlando City B, South Georgia Tormenta FC and Toronto FC II. The Kickers will face each team three times, with an additional meeting against one team.

Soccer Saturdays comprise the majority of the Kickers regular season home schedule, with 13 of 14 matches taking place on Saturdays. The one mid-week exception falls on Wednesday, October 2. Two matches, including the home opener on March 30, will kick off at 5:00 p.m. with the remainder of matches beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The regular season concludes at City Stadium Saturday, October 5 against Orlando City B. The top four teams will qualify for post season play with the final match of the postseason set to take place from October 17-21.

Additional details on broadcast and live streaming for the 2019 League One campaign will be revealed in 2019 as the league prepares for kickoff.

Don’t miss a moment of the inaugural 2019 USL League One season at City Stadium! Place your deposit now for 2019 Richmond Kickers Season Tickets and receive perks throughout the season including VIP Express Lane at the Craft Beer trucks and merchandise discounts. Plus, orders received by January 15, 2019 will receive a limited edition scarf! More details on 2019 Season Tickets can be found at www.richmondkickers.com.

2019 Richmond Kickers Schedule

DAY	DATE	OPPONENT	TIME	VENUE
Saturday	March 30	LANSING IGNITE FC	5:00PM	City Stadium
Saturday	April 6	TORMENTA FC	5:00PM	City Stadium
Saturday	April 13	@ Lansing Ignite FC	7:00PM	Cooley Law School Stadium
Saturday	April 20	@ Greenville Triumph SC	7:00PM	Legacy Early College
Saturday	April 27	CHATTANOOGA RED WOLVES SC	7:00PM	City Stadium
Saturday	May 4	LANSING IGNITE FC	7:00PM	City Stadium
Saturday	May 11	FC TUCSON	7:00PM	City Stadium
Saturday	May 18	@ Greenville Triumph SC	7:00PM	Legacy Early College
Wednesday	May 22	@ Orlando City B	7:30PM	Montverde Academy
Saturday	June 1	NORTH TEXAS SC	7:00PM	City Stadium
Saturday	June 8	@ FC Tucson	5:30PM	Kino Sports Complex
Saturday	June 15	CHATTANOOGA RED WOLVES SC	7:00PM	City Stadium
Saturday	June 22	@ Tormenta FC	8:00PM	Erk Russell Park
Saturday	June 29	@ Chattanooga Red Wolves SC	7:00PM	David Stanton Field
Saturday	July 13	NORTH TEXAS SC	7:00PM	City Stadium
Saturday	July 20	ORLANDO CITY B	7:00PM	City Stadium
Friday	July 26	@ Toronto FC II	4:00PM	BMO Training Grounds & Academy
Saturday	August 10	@ Forward Madison FC	6:00PM	Breese Stevens Field
Saturday	August 17	TORONTO FC II	7:00PM	City Stadium
Saturday	August 24	@ Forward Madison FC	6:00PM	Breese Stevens Field
Saturday	August 31	@ Tormenta FC	8:00PM	Erk Russell Park
Saturday	September 7	GREENVILLE TRIUMPH SC	7:00PM	City Stadium
Tuesday	September 10	@ North Texas SC	TBD	Toyota Stadium
Saturday	September 14	FORWARD MADISON FC	7:00PM	City Stadium
Saturday	September 21	@ FC Tucson	5:30PM	Kino Sports Complex
Saturday	September 28	@ Chattanooga Red Wolves SC	7:00PM	David Stanton Field
Wednesday	October 2	TORONTO FC II	7:00PM	City Stadium
Saturday	October 5	ORLANDO CITY B	7:00PM	City Stadium

Home Games at City Stadium in BOLD

USL League One Unveils 2019 Home Openers

TAMPA, Fla. – (Friday, December 7, 2018) – USL League One today announced the home openers for its inaugural 2019 regular season, with 10 teams set to play 28 games each from March 29-Oct. 6 before the League One Playoffs kick off the weekend of Oct. 11-13.

The Richmond Kickers will open the 2019 USL League One Season, Saturday, March 30 at 5:00 p.m. as they play host to Lansing Ignite FC at City Stadium.

The entire 2019 League One regular-season schedule will be released next week. The 2019 campaign will conclude the weekend of Oct. 4-6, and the playoffs will consist of four teams, with the final match of the postseason set to take place from Oct. 17-21.

HOME OPENERS

South Georgia Tormenta FC vs. Greenville Triumph SC, March 29 – 7 p.m.
North Texas SC vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, March 30 – 7 p.m.
Orlando City B vs. FC Tucson, March 30 – 7:30 p.m.
Richmond Kickers vs. Lansing Ignite, March 30 – 5 p.m.
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC vs. Forward Madison FC, April 6 – 7 p.m.
Greenville Triumph SC vs. Lansing Ignite FC, April 6 – 7 p.m.
FC Tucson vs. Toronto FC II, April 13 – 7:30 p.m.
Lansing Ignite FC vs. Richmond Kickers, April 13 – 7 p.m.
Forward Madison FC vs. Greenville Triumph SC, April 27 – 7 p.m.
Toronto FC II vs. FC Tucson, May 24 – 4 p.m.

Don’t miss a moment of the inaugural 2019 USL League One season at City Stadium! Place your deposit now for 2019 Richmond Kickers Season Tickets and receive perks throughout the season including VIP Express Lane at the Craft Beer trucks and merchandise discounts. Plus, orders received by January 15, 2019 will receive a limited edition scarf! More details on 2019 Season Tickets can be found at www.richmondkickers.com.

Taking Deposits Now for 2019 Season Tickets

RICHMOND, VA – (Wednesday, November 28, 2018) – The Richmond Kickers will begin taking $50 non-refundable deposits for 2019 Season Tickets starting Wednesday, November 28. To place your deposit, please call Ticket Sales Manager David Kraft at 804-644-5425 x313.

Beginning in 2019, the Richmond Kickers will compete as a founding member of USL League One. The league consisting of ten teams will compete in a single table during the inaugural 2019 season, with the league’s regular season consisting of 28 games beginning the weekend of March 29-31, 2019.