2024 Richmond Kickers season

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Richmond Kickers
2024 season
Richmond City Stadium 2024.jpg
Kickers vs Fuego in April 2024
Owner22 Holdings, LLC
Head coach Darren Sawatzky
Stadium City Stadium
USL League One 8th
USL1 Playoffs Quarterfinals
U.S. Open Cup Third round
Jägermeister Cup Group stage
Top goalscorerLeague: Chandler O'Dwyer (6)
All: Chandler O'Dwyer (9)
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The 2024 Richmond Kickers season was the club's 32nd season in existence, their sixth season in USL League One, and their 20th season in the third tier of American soccer. The Kickers are led by fifth-year head coach, Darren Sawatzky.

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The Kickers improved on their regular season fortunes, finishing 8th in League One, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2022.

Transfers

Transfers in

DatePositionNo.NameFromFee/notesRef.
December 13, 2023GK1 Flag of Chile.svg Pablo Jara Flag of the United States.svg Tormenta Free [1]
January 4, 2024DF14 Flag of Brazil.svg Guilherme França Flag of the United States.svg Dalton State Roadrunners Free [2]
January 9, 2024MF17 Flag of England.svg James Vaughan Flag of England.svg Welling United Free [3]
January 16, 2024FW9 Flag of South Africa.svg Arthur Bosua Flag of the United States.svg Tormenta Free [4]
January 18, 2024DF5 Flag of Chile.svg Maxi Schenfeld Flag of the United States.svg Harrisburg Heat Free [5]
January 23, 2024DF15 Flag of the United States.svg Toni Pineda Flag of the United States.svg High Point Panthers Free [6]
February 1, 2024GK13 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Shellow Flag of the United States.svg Detroit City Free [7]
February 20, 2024MF20 Flag of Germany.svg Adrian Billhardt Flag of the United States.svg Detroit City Free [8]
March 13, 2024MF38 Flag of the United States.svg Griffin Garnett Flag of the United States.svg Richmond Strikers Academy contract [9]
March 13, 2024DF39 Flag of the United States.svg Noah Hiort-Wright Flag of the United States.svg Richmond Strikers Academy contract [9]

Transfers out

DatePositionNo.NameToFee/notesRef.
December 4, 2023FW7 Flag of the United States.svg Ethan Vanacore-Decker Flag of the United States.svg Jackson Lions Free [10]
December 4, 2023FW9 Flag of England.svg Matt Bentley Flag of England.svg Maidstone United Free [10]
December 4, 2023FW11 Flag of the United States.svg David Olsen NoneFree [10]
December 4, 2023DF14 Flag of the United States.svg Luke Pavone Flag of Thailand.svg Phuket Andaman Free [10]
December 4, 2023DF16 Flag of the United States.svg Jake MechamNoneFree [10]
December 20, 2023GK1 Flag of Japan.svg Akira Fitzgerald Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina FC Free [11]
January 16, 2024FW91 Flag of Jamaica.svg Owayne Gordon Flag of Jamaica.svg Montego Bay United Free [10]
March 4, 2024DF25 Flag of Germany.svg Michael Hornsby Flag of New Zealand.svg Christchurch United Free [12]
March 13, 2024FW99 Flag of Grenada.svg Kharlton Belmar Flag of the United States.svg Charlotte Independence Free [13]
March 15, 2024DF31 Flag of Brazil.svg Otavio Zerbini Flag of the United States.svg Charlotte Independence

Non-competitive

Preseason exhibitions

February 10 Richmond Kickers 1–0 VCU Rams Glen Allen, Virginia
11:00 EST Sierakowski Soccerball shade.svg37' Report Stadium: VACU Field
Attendance: 0
February 14 Richmond Kickers 5–1 Alexandria Reds Bensley, Virginia
20:00 EST Bosua Soccerball shade.svg14'
Billhardt Soccerball shade.svg28', 51'
Vaughan Soccerball shade.svg34'
Sukow Soccerball shade.svg84'		 Report Hayes III Soccerball shade.svg64'Stadium: Ukrop Park
Attendance: 0
February 17 Loudoun United 2–2 Richmond Kickers Leesburg, Virginia
12:00 EST Valot Soccerball shade.svg56'
Erlandson Soccerball shade.svg72'		 Report Gomiero Soccerball shade.svg61'
Cox Soccerball shade.svg68'		Stadium: Segra Field
Attendance: 100
February 21 Richmond Kickers 4–1 Chowan Hawks Glen Allen, Virginia
19:00 EST Vinyals Soccerball shade.svg23', 64'
Sierakowski Soccerball shade.svg36', 75'		 Report Binns Soccerball shade.svg14'Stadium: VACU Field
Attendance: 140
February 24 Richmond Kickers 1–1 James Madison Dukes Glen Allen, Virginia
14:00 EST O'Dwyer Soccerball shade.svg37' Krakowiak Soccerball shade.svg56'Stadium: VACU Field
Attendance: 0
February 28 Richmond Kickers 2–3 Loudoun United Glen Allen, Virginia
12:00 EST Stadium: VACU Field
Attendance: 200
March 2 Richmond Kickers 2–0 George Mason Patriots Richmond, Virginia
14:00 EST Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 1,133
March 9 Crown Legacy 1–1 Richmond Kickers Matthews, North Carolina
14:00 EST Stadium: Mecklenburg County Sportsplex
Attendance: 452

Midseason exhibitions

June 26 Richmond Kickers 1–1 Lionsbridge Richmond, Virginia
14:00 EST Kirkland Soccerball shade.svg53' Report Hall Soccerball shade.svg31' (pen.)Stadium: City Stadium

Competitions

USL League One

Table

PosTeam
PldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
6 Charlotte Independence 229673731+634 Playoffs
7 Spokane Velocity FC 227962635−927
8 Richmond Kickers 2261062534−924
9 Lexington SC 2251163342−921
10 South Georgia Tormenta FC 2241083342−920
Source: USL League One
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) points earned against top four Conference finishers; 6) disciplinary points; 7) drawing of lots.

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
5113711 −4410247 −301134 −1

Last updated: April 28, 2024.
Source: USL League One

Match results

March 161 Spokane Velocity 2–1 Richmond Kickers Spokane, WA
5:00 p.m. EDT Métanire Soccerball shade.svg4'
Longmire Soccerball shade.svg15'		 Report Billhardt Soccerball shade.svg20'Stadium: One Spokane Stadium
Attendance: 5,086
Referee: Yannick Rothfuss
March 232 Richmond Kickers 1–3 Tormenta Richmond, VA
5:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 4,523
Referee: Luis Arroyo
April 63 Richmond Kickers 3–2 Central Valley Fuego Richmond, VA
6:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 3,551
Referee: Izlen Peksenar
April 134 Forward Madison 2–2 Richmond Kickers Madison, WI
7:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: Breese Stevens Field
Attendance: 3,821
Referee: Alex Beehler
April 205 Richmond Kickers 0–2 Spokane Velocity Richmond, VA
6:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 5,368
Referee: Stearne Briem
May 36 Richmond Kickers 1–1 One Knoxville Richmond, VA
7:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 4,730
Referee: Wesley Costa
May 187 Richmond Kickers 0–1 Greenville Triumph Richmond, VA
7:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 3,790
Referee: Rafael Santos
June 18 One Knoxville 1–2 Richmond Kickers Knoxville, TN
7:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: Regal Stadium
Attendance: 1,788
Referee: Stearne Briem
June 159 Central Valley Fuego 1–1 Richmond Kickers Fresno, CA
10:30 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: Fresno State Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 643
Referee: Rafael Bonilla
June 2210 Richmond Kickers 0–2 Northern Colorado Hailstorm Richmond, VA
7:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 3,647
Referee: DeShun Beard
July 311 Richmond Kickers 2–1 Forward Madison Richmond, VA
8:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 5,574
Referee: Rafael Santos
July 1312 Chattanooga Red Wolves 3–1 Richmond Kickers Chattanooga, TN
7:30 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: CHI Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 2,107
Referee: Joe Surgan
July 2713 Lexington SC 2–1 Richmond Kickers Georgetown, KY
7:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: Toyota Stadium
Attendance: 1,143
Referee: Edson Carvajal
August 314 Northern Colorado Hailstorm 3–1 Richmond Kickers Windsor, CO
9:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: 4Rivers Equipment Stadium
Attendance: 1,123
Referee: Michael Zapata
August 1615 Greenville Triumph 1–1 Richmond Kickers Greenville, SC
7:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: Paladin Stadium
Attendance: 1,251
Referee: Stearne Briem
August 2416 Union Omaha 3–0 Richmond Kickers Papillion, NE
7:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: Werner Park
Attendance: 3,752
Referee: Wesley Costa
September 1417 Charlotte Independence 0–1 Richmond Kickers Charlotte, NC
7:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: American Legion Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 1,404
Referee: Stearne Briem
September 2118 Richmond Kickers 3–0 Lexington SC Richmond, VA
6:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 5,067
Referee: Luis Arroyo
October 519 Richmond Kickers 0–0 Union Omaha Richmond, VA
6:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 5,448
Referee: Atahan Yaya
October 1120 Tormenta 2–2 Richmond Kickers Statesboro, GA
7:30 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: Tormenta Stadium
Attendance: 944
Referee: Wesley Costa
October 1921 Richmond Kickers 2–1 Chattanooga Red Wolves Richmond, VA
6:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 4,303
Referee: Nickrod Fateh
October 2622 Richmond Kickers 0–1 Charlotte Independence Richmond, VA
6:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 5,386
Referee: John Matto

USL-1 Playoffs

November 3Quarterfinals Union Omaha 1–0 Richmond Kickers Papillion, Nebraska
15:30 EDT
 Report
Stadium: Werner Park
Attendance: 2,245
Referee: Jeremy Scheer

U.S. Open Cup

March 20First round Richmond Kickers (USL1) Flag of Virginia.svg 1–0 Flag of Maryland.svg Christos (MSSL) Richmond, VA
6:30 p.m. EDT Billhardt Soccerball shade.svg45+1' Report St. Martin Red card.svg 90'Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 1,876
Referee: Brendan O'Neill
April 2Second round Richmond Kickers (USL1) Flag of Virginia.svg 5–2 Flag of Maryland.svg Maryland Bobcats (NISA) Richmond, VA
6:30 p.m. EDT
Report
Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 2,219
Referee: David Elliott
April 17Third round Richmond Kickers (USL1) Flag of Virginia.svg 0–0
(4–5 p)		 Flag of Virginia.svg Loudoun United (USLC) Richmond, VA
EDT Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 1,439
Penalties

Jägermeister Cup

Group stage

Table
PosTeam
PldWPKWPKLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Charlotte Independence 83131119+214Advanced to knockout stage
2 Greenville Triumph SC 83113108+212
3 Richmond Kickers 82303911−212
4 South Georgia Tormenta FC 80224813−56
Source: USL League One
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goals for in cup match play (only for determining wild card); 3) head-to-head points earned in small group play; 4) total wins in small group play; 5) total wins in all cup matches; 6) goals for in small group play; 7) goals for in cup match play; 8) goals assisted in cup match play; 9) goal differential in cup match play; 10) disciplinary points; 11) coin toss.
Results
April 271 Greenville Triumph 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(3–5 p)		 Richmond Kickers Greenville, SC
7:00 p.m. EDT Polak Yellow card.svg 24'
Herrera Yellow card.svg 32'
Lee Soccerball shade.svg89'		 Report Vinyals Soccerball shade cross.svg20', Yellow card.svg 55'
Schenfeld Yellow card.svg 32'
Sierakowski Soccerball shade.svg70'
França Yellow card.svg 77'
Vaughan Yellow card.svg 78'
O'Dwyer Yellow card.svg 90+3'		Stadium: Paladin Stadium
Attendance: 4,041
Referee: Jonathan Bilinski
Penalties
Smith Soccerball shad check.svg
MacKinnon Soccerball shad check.svg
Zakowski Soccerball shade cross.svg
Polak Soccerball shad check.svg		Soccerball shad check.svg Vinyals
Soccerball shad check.svg Fitch
Soccerball shad check.svg Gomiero
Soccerball shad check.svg Morán
Soccerball shad check.svg O'Dwyer
May 112 Chattanooga Red Wolves 1–0 Richmond Kickers East Ridge, TN
7:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: CHI Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 2,467
Referee: Aleksandar Zhelyazkov
May 253 Tormenta 1–2 Richmond Kickers Statesboro, GA
7:30 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: Tormenta Stadium
Attendance: 1,721
Referee: Mario Maric
June 84 Richmond Kickers 0–1 Charlotte Independence Richmond, VA
4:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 4,156
Referee: Amin Hadzic
June 295 Charlotte Independence 2–2 (a.e.t.)
(4–5 p)		 Richmond Kickers Charlotte, NC
7:30 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: American Legion Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 821
Referee: Olvin Oliva
July 206 Richmond Kickers 0–2 Greenville Triumph Richmond, VA
7:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 4,384
Referee: Josiah Parke
August 107 Richmond Kickers 1–1
(6–5 p)		 Tormenta Richmond, VA
7:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 4,221
Referee: Erick Lezama
August 298 Richmond Kickers 3–2 Spokane Velocity Richmond, VA
7:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: City Stadium
Attendance: 3,579
Referee: Rafael Santos

Statistics

Appearances and goals

As of October 20, 2024. Numbers after plus–sign (+) denote appearances as a substitute. [14]
No.PosNatPlayerTotal USL1 USL1 Playoffs U.S. Open Cup Jägermeister Cup
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK Flag of Chile.svg  CHI Pablo Jara 16011+000+002+003+00
2 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Dakota Barnathan 30219+200+003+026+00
3 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Chris Cole 1101+300+002+103+10
4 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Simon Fitch 32122+010+003+007+00
5 MF Flag of Chile.svg  CHI Maxi Schenfeld 31119+210+002+006+20
6 MF Flag of Argentina.svg  ARG Zacarías Morán 29017+400+001+106+00
7 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Landon Johnson 200+000+000+000+20
8 FW Flag of Brazil.svg  BRA João Gomiero 1924+1020+000+000+50
9 FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Arthur Bosua 1805+700+002+101+20
10 MF Flag of Spain.svg  ESP Nil Vinyals 31516+620+002+116+02
11 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ryan Sierakowski 29314+510+001+214+31
13 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ryan Shellow 905+000+001+003+00
14 DF Flag of Brazil.svg  BRA Guilherme França 1917+510+000+004+30
15 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Toni Pineda 1803+900+000+101+40
16 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Klaidi Cela 615+110+000+000+00
17 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG James Vaughan 29013+600+000+307+00
19 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Justin Sukow 1716+300+003+003+21
20 MF Flag of Germany.svg  GER Adrian Billhardt 27815+250+002+116+12
24 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nathan Aune 1405+400+000+001+40
27 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Chandler O'Dwyer 32917+560+003+016+12
29 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Will Palmquist 000+000+000+000+00
30 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Eli Mumford 000+000+000+000+00
32 FW Flag of Argentina.svg  ARG Emiliano Terzaghi 1738+530+000+002+20
33 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Gabe Cox 400+200+000+000+20
34 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Beckett Howell 300+100+000+200+00
35 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA James Sneddon 706+000+000+001+00
36 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Landon Johnson 300+100+000+200+00
37 MF Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM Nicholas Simmonds 803+200+001+100+10
38 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Griffin Garnett 31019+100+003+007+10
39 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Noah Hiort-Wright 000+000+000+000+00
45 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Joshua Kirkland 502+300+000+000+00

References

  1. ↑ Heintschel, Nathan (December 13, 2023). "Veteran Goalkeeper and 2022 USL League One Champion Pablo Jara Joins the Kickers". Richmond Kickers. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  2. ↑ Heintschel, Nathan (January 4, 2024). "Defender Guilherme Franca Signs First Pro Contract With The Kickers". Richmond Kickers. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  3. ↑ "English Midfielder James Vaughan Signs With The Kickers". Richmond Kickers. January 9, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  4. ↑ Heintschel, Nathan. "USL Veteran Striker Arthur Bosua Signs With The Kickers". RichmondKickers.com. Richmond Kickers . Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  5. ↑ Heintschel, Nathan. "USL Veteran Maxi Schenfeld Signs With The Kickers". RichmondKickers.com. Richmond Kickers . Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  6. ↑ Heintschel, Nathan (January 23, 2024). "High Point Standout Forward Toni Pineda Signs First Professional Contract With The Kickers". Richmond Kickers. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Former Detroit City FC Goalkeeper Ryan Shellow Signs With The Kickers".
  8. ↑ "2022 USL League One Champion and Comeback Player of the Year Adrian Billhardt Joins the Kickers". Richmond Kickers. February 20, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  9. 1 2 "Richmond Kickers Announce 2024 Academy Class". Richmond Kickers. March 13, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Heintschel, Nathan (December 4, 2023). "Kickers Announce Initial Outfield Roster Decisions for 2024". richmondkickers.com. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Akira Fitzgerald Makes the Move Up to USL Championship Club North Carolina FC". Richmond Kickers. December 20, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  12. ↑ "2024 First Team Squad Announced". cufc.co.nz. March 4, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  13. ↑ Cover, Amanda (March 13, 2024). "Veteran Forward Kharlton Belmar Signs with Independence". charlotteindependence.com. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Richmond Kickers Player Stats". USL League One. December 16, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
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