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Dj Roo: 2014 USL Quarterfinals – Richmond vs Charleston from September 13, 2014

RICHMOND, Va. – (Wednesday, June 24, 2020) – The Richmond Kickers continue the new live feature, Déjà Roo, presented by Absolute Stone Design this Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. This series looks back at matches in Kickers history with live commentary from players and coaches that were in the match to bring fans unique content and activate our loyal partnerships. Catch the broadcast live on the Kickers Facebook and Twitter pages. Fans can ask questions throughout the match in the broadcast chats.

This week’s Déjà Roo takes a look at the dramatic 2-1 win over long-time rivals Charleston Battery in the 2014 USL Playoffs Quarterfinals. After playing 90 minutes tied at 1-1, the two longest, continuously-running professional clubs in the country headed to extra time. With penalties looming, Matthew Delicâte came off the bench to net the game winner in the 118th minute.

During the match, Kickers Manager of Digital Content, Nathan Heintschel will be joined by Kickers legend Matthew Delicâte and current Kickers defender Conor Shanosky.

Making 249 appearances over 10 seasons in Richmond, Delicâte is the Kickers’ all-time leading scorer with 113 career goals and 28 career assists. Adding 21 assists in a Kickers’ uniform, the four-time USL All-League First Time honoree and 2014 USL Most Valuable Player Finalist also owns the club record for career points (209) over 10 seasons in Richmond.

The longest tenured player on the current roster, Shanosky has made 111 appearances with Richmond, dating back to the 2013 season. Between the 2013 and 2014 seasons, the Pittsburgh native spent the time with the Kickers on loan from D.C. United before going on to sign with Louisville City FC for the 2015 and part of the 2016 season. Shanosky returned to Richmond halfway through the 2016, where he has remained.

Dj Roo: 2014 USL Quarterfinals – Richmond vs Charleston from September 13, 2014

During the match, Kickers Manager of Digital Content, Nathan Heintschel will be joined by Kickers legend Matthew Delicâte and current Kickers defender Conor Shanosky.

Dj Roo: Tormenta FC vs Richmond Kickers from August 31, 2019

RICHMOND, Va. – (Thursday, June 18, 2020) – The Richmond Kickers continue the new live feature, Déjà Roo, presented by Absolute Stone Design this Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. This series looks back at matches in Kickers history with live commentary from players and coaches that were in the match to bring fans unique content and activate our loyal partnerships. Catch the broadcast live on the Kickers Facebook and Twitter pages. Fans can ask questions throughout the match in the broadcast chats.

This week’s Déjà Roo takes a look at last season’s largest league victory, a decisive 4-1 road win at South Georgia Tormenta FC. A pair of braces from Dennis Chin and Joe Gallardo cancelled our Mikie Rowe’s early free kick goal. Matt Bolduc picked up the assist on Chin’s second of the night.

During the match, Kickers Manager of Digital Content, Nathan Heintschel will be joined by midfielder Matt Bolduc and defender Luke Pavone. Bolduc signed with Richmond just after the start of the 2017 season, going on to make 49 appearances over three seasons with the Kickers, scoring two goals and adding 7 assists. He had a club-high six assists last season. Signing prior to the 2019 season, Pavone made four appearances for the Kickers in his first season with the club. Starting his collegiate career at the University of Massachusetts for two seasons, Pavone played his final three years at Buffalo State College. In 2018, Pavone signed his first professional contract with Hapoel Petach-Tikvah in Isreal.

Dj Roo: Tormenta FC vs Richmond Kickers from August 31, 2019

Dj Roo: Tormenta FC vs Richmond Kickers from August 31, 2019

#RallyTogether Fund Provides 16,000 Meals for RVA Families

RICHMOND, Va. – (Friday, June 12, 2020) – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce that in partnership with WTVR CBS 6, the #RallyTogether Fund has raised $4,000 for Feed More, which equates to 16,000 meals for RVA families. Fans could purchase a rally towel for just $10, which included a ticket to the 2020 Kickers Home Opener. With every purchase, the Kickers will donate a ticket to healthcare workers throughout RVA through Bon Secours.

“We are so thankful to our supporters and the general soccer community for coming together and assisting us in our goal to raise awareness and money benefitting Feed More and their incredible efforts to feed RVA!” commented Rob Ukrop, Kickers Chairman.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic increased the need for essential services like Feed More, central Virginia was already in great need. Feed More’s programs are dedicated to providing healthy meals and hope for a better tomorrow to Central Virginians who face hunger. For every $1 donated, Feed More is able to provide four meals to those in need. In total, Feed More’s programs and network of agencies provide more than 52,000 meals each day to neighbors in need across 34 counties and cities across Central Virginia.

With the support of the community, their programs distribute nutritious meals and wholesome food to the neighbors who need it most. With one in seven Central Virginians struggling with hunger, Feed More’s programs aim to help our neighbors when they need a hand up. For more information and how you can help, visit their website at FeedMore.org.

USL League One Votes in Favor of Provisional Return to Play

TAMPA, Fla. – (Friday, June 5, 2020) – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce its Board of Governors voted Friday in favor of framework for returning to play in 2020, with a provisional start date set for July 18. While additional information on competition format, scheduling, broadcast and other important details will be made available in the coming weeks, it’s important to note that the league’s return to play will be conducted in strict alignment with all local and state public health guidelines. USL HQ also remains in regular dialogue with the USL Players Association on all matters concerning player health and wellness protocols and looks forward to continuing those discussions.

“We are thrilled for our fans, players, coaches, staff, partners and RVA,” said Matt Spear, Kickers President. “It’s a strong, important commitment by USL League One to deliver pro soccer at a time when sports are a wonderful connector bringing people together around civic pride and joy.”

To League One communities across the country, thank you for your continued devotion to your clubs during this process. We look forward to being back on the field with you all soon.

“The guys are excited to get out and compete again,” commented Darren Sawatzky, Kickers Sporting Director and Head Coach. “We are grateful to represent the RVA community and look forward to the new challenges ahead of us”

Ticketing information for the 2020 season will be available at a later date.

Dj Roo: 2009 USL-2 Championship, Kickers vs Charlotte from August 29, 2009

RICHMOND, Va. – (Wednesday, June 3, 2020) – The Richmond Kickers continue the new live feature, Déjà Roo, presented by Absolute Stone Design this Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. This series looks back at matches in Kickers history with live commentary from players and coaches that were in the match to bring fans unique content and activate our loyal partnerships. Catch the broadcast live on the Kickers Facebook and Twitter pages. Fans can ask questions throughout the match in the broadcast chats.

This week’s Déjà Roo will look at the 2009 USL-2 Championship match that featured the Kickers hosting the Charlotte Eagles at City Stadium back on August 29, 2009. The Eagles took a 1-0 lead into halftime, before three second half goals for the Kickers saw Richmond claim it’s second trophy in four years.

During the match, Kickers Manager of Digital Content, Nathan Heintschel will be joined by Kickers Legends midfielder Mike Burke and goalkeeper Ronnie Pascale. Now a Technical Director for the Richmond Kickers Youth Club, Burke holds the franchise record with 61 assists. The perennial fan favorite amassed nearly 18,000 minutes in a Richmond Kickers uniform over 11 seasons and garnered Supporter’s Choice MVP honors on six consecutive occasions before retiring from professional soccer in 2012. A long-time veteran of the Kickers, Pascale made a club-record 304 appearances over 13 seasons in Richmond between 2000-12. The North Salem, N.Y. native also leads the club with 97 shutouts.