Richmond Kickers Future

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Richmond Kickers Future
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Full nameRichmond Kickers Future
Nickname(s)The Kickers
Founded2002
Dissolved2009
Ground Sports Backers Stadium
Capacity3,250
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.

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The team played its home games at Sports Backers Stadium. The team's colors were red, white and black.

Year-by-year

YearDivisionLeagueRegular SeasonPlayoffsOpen Cup
20024USL PDL3rd, Mid AtlanticDid not qualifyDid not qualify
20034USL PDL1st, Mid AtlanticConference SemifinalsDid not qualify
20044USL PDL3rd, Mid AtlanticDid not qualifyDid not qualify
20054USL PDL1st, Mid AtlanticNational Semifinals2nd Round
20064USL PDL5th, Mid AtlanticDid not qualifyDid not qualify
20074USL PDL6th, Mid AtlanticDid not qualifyDid not qualify
20084USL PDL6th, Mid AtlanticDid not qualifyDid not qualify

Honors

James River Cup

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.

For the 2008 season, the James River Cup was contested between the Richmond Kickers organization and the Hampton Roads Piranhas organization. The cup went to the organization that had the most points in games between their PDL and W-League teams. The series ended up tied 2-2-1, with the Piranhas winning the Cup on goal difference.

Winners

Head coaches

Stadia

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