2024 Richmond Kickers season
Richmond Kickers 2024 soccer season
The 2024 Richmond Kickers season will be 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 will be led by fifth-year head coach, Darren Sawatzky .
Transfers
Transfers in
Date
Position
No.
Name
From
Fee/notes
Ref.
December 13, 2023
GK
1
Pablo Jara
Tormenta
Free
[1]
January 4, 2024
DF
14
Guilherme França
Dalton State Roadrunners
Free
[2]
January 9, 2024
MF
17
James Vaughan
Welling United
Free
[3]
January 16, 2024
FW
9
Arthur Bosua
Tormenta
Free
[4]
January 18, 2024
DF
5
Maxi Schenfeld
Harrisburg Heat
Free
[5]
January 23, 2024
DF
15
Toni Pineda
High Point Panthers
Free
[6]
February 1, 2024
GK
13
Ryan Shellow
Detroit City
Free
[7]
February 20, 2024
MF
20
Adrian Billhardt
Detroit City
Free
[8]
March 13, 2024
MF
38
Griffin Garnett
Richmond Strikers
Academy contract
[9]
March 13, 2024
DF
39
Noah Hiort-Wright
Richmond Strikers
Academy contract
[9]
Transfers out
Date
Position
No.
Name
To
Fee/notes
Ref.
December 4, 2023
FW
7
Ethan Vanacore-Decker
Jackson Lions
Free
[10]
December 4, 2023
FW
9
Matt Bentley
Maidstone United
Free
[10]
December 4, 2023
FW
11
David Olsen
None
Free
[10]
December 4, 2023
DF
14
Luke Pavone
None
Free
[10]
December 4, 2023
DF
16
Jake Mecham
None
Free
[10]
December 20, 2023
GK
1
Akira Fitzgerald
North Carolina FC
Free
[11]
January 16, 2024
FW
91
Owayne Gordon
Montego Bay United
Free
[10]
March 4, 2024
DF
25
Michael Hornsby
Christchurch United
Free
[12]
March 13, 2024
FW
99
Kharlton Belmar
Charlotte Independence
Free
[13]
March 15, 2024
DF
31
Otavio Zerbini
Charlotte Independence
Non-competitive
Preseason exhibitions
Richmond Kickers v Loudoun United
Midseason exhibitions
Competitions
USL League One
Table
Updated to match(es) played on July 6, 2024. 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
Overall
Home
Away
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
5
1
1
3
7
11
−4
4
1
0
2
4
7
−3
0
1
1
3
4
−1
Match results
Richmond Kickers v Spokane Velocity
Richmond Kickers v Greenville Triumph
U.S. Open Cup
Jägermeister Cup
Group stage
Table
Updated to match(es) played on June 29, 2024
(2024-06-29 ) . 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
Tormenta v Richmond Kickers
Richmond Kickers v Charlotte Independence
Charlotte Independence v Richmond Kickers
Richmond Kickers v Greenville Triumph
Statistics
Appearances and goals
As of April 17, 2024 . Numbers after plus–sign (+) denote appearances as a substitute . [14]
References
^ Heintschel, Nathan (December 13, 2023). "Veteran Goalkeeper and 2022 USL League One Champion Pablo Jara Joins the Kickers" . Richmond Kickers . Retrieved December 16, 2023 .
^ Heintschel, Nathan (January 4, 2024). "Defender Guilherme Franca Signs First Pro Contract With The Kickers" . Richmond Kickers . Retrieved April 27, 2024 .
^ "English Midfielder James Vaughan Signs With The Kickers" . Richmond Kickers . January 9, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024 .
^ Heintschel, Nathan. "USL Veteran Striker Arthur Bosua Signs With The Kickers" . RichmondKickers.com . Richmond Kickers . Retrieved January 16, 2024 .
^ Heintschel, Nathan. "USL Veteran Maxi Schenfeld Signs With The Kickers" . RichmondKickers.com . Richmond Kickers . Retrieved January 18, 2024 .
^ Heintschel, Nathan (January 23, 2024). "High Point Standout Forward Toni Pineda Signs First Professional Contract With The Kickers" . Richmond Kickers . Retrieved April 27, 2024 .
^ "Former Detroit City FC Goalkeeper Ryan Shellow Signs With The Kickers" .
^ "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 .
^ a b "Richmond Kickers Announce 2024 Academy Class" . Richmond Kickers . March 13, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024 .
^ a b c d e f Heintschel, Nathan (December 4, 2023). "Kickers Announce Initial Outfield Roster Decisions for 2024" . richmondkickers.com . Retrieved April 27, 2024 .
^ "Akira Fitzgerald Makes the Move Up to USL Championship Club North Carolina FC" . Richmond Kickers . December 20, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2024 .
^ "2024 First Team Squad Announced" . cufc.co.nz . March 4, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024 .
^ Cover, Amanda (March 13, 2024). "Veteran Forward Kharlton Belmar Signs with Independence" . charlotteindependence.com . Retrieved April 27, 2024 .
^ "Richmond Kickers Player Stats" . USL League One . December 16, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2023 .
External links
The Club Stadiums Rivalries Development system Key personnel
Major honors (8)
League season (5) League playoffs (3) U.S. Open Cup (1)
Teams Future teams Former teams Seasons USL Cup Miscellaneous
National teams
League competitions
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Amateur Collegiate
Cup competitions
Youth competitions