Full name | Richmond Kickers Future | ||
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Nickname(s) | The Kickers | ||
Founded | 2002 | ||
Dissolved | 2009 | ||
Ground | Sports Backers Stadium | ||
Capacity | 3,250 | ||
Chairman | Tom Depcrynski | ||
Manager | Kyle Lessig | ||
League | USL Premier Development League | ||
2008 | 6th, Mid Atlantic Division | ||
Richmond Kickers Future was an American soccer team based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 2002 as part of the development system of the Richmond Kickers USL Second Division franchise, the team played in the USL Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009, when the franchise folded and the team left the league.
The team played its home games at Sports Backers Stadium. The team's colors were red, white and black.
Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
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2002 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Mid Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
2003 | 4 | USL PDL | 1st, Mid Atlantic | Conference Semifinals | Did not qualify |
2004 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Mid Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
2005 | 4 | USL PDL | 1st, Mid Atlantic | National Semifinals | 2nd Round |
2006 | 4 | USL PDL | 5th, Mid Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
2007 | 4 | USL PDL | 6th, Mid Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
2008 | 4 | USL PDL | 6th, Mid Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
The James River Cup was an annual competition held between the Richmond Kickers and the Virginia Beach Mariners (formerly Hampton Roads Mariners) in which the team with the most points at the conclusion of all scheduled matches between the two teams. The Cup was held every year since 1996 with the exception of 1997 and 2001 when Virginia Beach did not field a team. In 2007, the Virginia Beach team was disbanded.
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