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2019 Richmond Kickers Season
The 2019 Richmond Kickers season was the club's 27th season of existence, their 15th season in the third tier of American soccer, and their first season in the newly-created USL League One. It was the Kickers' first season playing in the third tier of American soccer since 2016, when they were in the United Soccer League. The season covers the period from October 14, 2018 to the beginning of the 2020 USL League One season. Roster Non-competitive Preseason On January 19, 2019, the Kickers revealed their preseason schedule. Richmond played seven matches in the span of just over a month, including five games against collegiate programs and two games against clubs from the USL Championship. All six games took place in the state of Virginia, with the Kickers playing host to five of those games; just one, however, was played at City Stadium. Midseason Competitive USL League One Standings Results by round Match results On December 7, 2018, the league announced the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richmond Kickers
Richmond Kickers is an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia. The Kickers compete as a member of USL League One (USL-1). The club was established in 1993, and began play that same year as a United States Interregional Soccer League (now USL League Two) expansion team, which at the time, was the fourth tier of soccer in the United States. The club's majority owner is 22 Holdings, LLC, and its minority owners are Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club and the Ukrop family, a prominent family from the Greater Richmond Region who founded the Ukrop's grocery chain. The company serves as the club's primary uniform sponsor. Darren Sawatzky has been the club's manager since 2019, taking over for the late-David Bulow. The club's Director of Soccer, Leigh Cowlishaw, coached the team from 2000 until 2018, making him one of the longest tenured professional soccer coaches in American soccer history. The Kickers play their home league matches at City Stadium, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Rice (soccer)
Joe Rice (born March 6, 1996) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the USL Championship. Career Rice played college soccer at Virginia Commonwealth University between 2014 and 2018, where he spent a year redshirted and only made six appearances for the Rams. While at college, Rice appeared in the National Premier Soccer League with Chesterfield United and Virginia Beach City, as well as with USL PDL side Lionsbridge FC. On March 20, 2019, Rice signed a professional contract with USL League One side Richmond Kickers. On March 3, 2020, Rice joined New England Revolution II ahead of the 2020 season. Rice was not announced as a returning player for the club's 2022 season where they'd be competing in the newly formed MLS Next Pro. On February 11, 2022, it was announced Rice has joined USL Championship side Loudoun United. On September 9, 2022, Rice joined Detroit City on a loan for the remainder of the 2022 sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke Pavone
Luke Matthew Pavone (born March 29, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for USL League One club Richmond Kickers Richmond Kickers is an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia. The Kickers compete as a member of USL League One (USL-1). The club was established in 1993, and began play that same year as a United States Interregional S .... References External links * Buffalo State profileUMass Athletics profile 1995 births Living people American men's soccer players American expatriate men's soccer players American expatriate sportspeople in Israel Men's association football defenders Expatriate men's footballers in Israel Hapoel Petah Tikva F.C. players Liga Leumit players National Premier Soccer League players Richmond Kickers players Soccer players from New York (state) Sportspeople from Rochester, New York USL League One players FC Buffalo players Buffalo State Bengals men's soccer players U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York Red Bulls II
New York Red Bulls II is an American professional soccer team based in Montclair, New Jersey. They are the reserve team of the New York Red Bulls and play in MLS Next Pro, the third tier in the American soccer pyramid. History Red Bull New York II were founded on January 21, 2015, when the New York Red Bulls acquired the rights to start a USL club. Red Bulls II competes in the second tier of American soccer and serves as a reserve side for the first team as well as a developmental stage for young prospects and academy players. The club follows in the footsteps of many MLS clubs who created USL sides to help promote youth development throughout the nation. It was announced on March 2, 2015, that former MetroStars and Red Bulls player, John Wolyniec would be the club's new head coach. Wolyniec previously served as an assistant coach to the senior team and the academy. Former Red Bulls defender, Ibrahim Sekagya will also serve on his coaching staff. On March 19, 2015, the soccer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wahab Ackwei
Wahab Ackwei (born 19 October 1996) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defender for USL Championship club Rio Grande Valley FC. Career Inter Allies Ackwei made his debut in Ghanaian professional football during the 2015 season with Inter Allies FC in the Ghanaian Division One. Ackwei scored his first goal for Inter Allies on 20 March 2017 in a 1–0 victory over Tema Youth F.C. On 28 June 2017 he scored the loan goal for Inter Allies in a 1–0 victory over Bechem United. On 8 October 2017 Ackwei scored his team's opening goal from the penalty spot in a 2–0 victory over Medeama S.C. At the conclusion of the 2017 season in which he scored 3 goals in 23 appearances it was reported that clubs from Europe and Major League Soccer were in pursuit of the defender. Ackwei played at the club for three years before leaving at the expiration of his contract during December 2017. After leaving Inter Allies, it was reported that Ackwei had an offer from Accra Hearts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eli Lockaby
Elijah "Eli" Lockaby (born December 18, 1995) is an American former professional soccer player who last played as a defender or midfielder for USL League One club Forward Madison FC. Career Youth and college Lockaby played college soccer for Virginia Commonwealth University. He was redshirted his freshman year, and his final four years of eligibility was a starter. Lockaby made 72 appearances for the Rams, scoring twice. Lockaby played in USL League Two, for three seasons, then known as the ''Premier Development League''. During the 2015 and 2016 seasons, he spent time with Orlando City U-23. During the 2017 PDL season Lockaby played with the Des Moines Menace. Lockaby made 13 appearances with the Menace. Professional On January 18, 2019, Lockaby signed a one-year contract with the Richmond Kickers. On March 30, 2019, Lockaby made his professional debut for the Kickers against Lansing Ignite FC, starting the match. Lockaby moved to USL League One club Forward Madison FC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louisville City FC
Louisville City Football Club is an American professional soccer club based in Louisville, Kentucky. The team plays in the USL Championship, known through the 2018 season as the United Soccer League (USL), which is currently the second tier of the American soccer pyramid. The club was founded in 2014 after Orlando City's USL team franchise rights were relocated to Louisville and played their first USL season in 2015. After reaching the Eastern Conference finals of the USL playoffs in both its first two seasons, the club went on to win the 2017 USL Cup in only its third season of existence. In 2018, they repeated as champions, becoming the first team to win back-to-back USL Cup championships. In 2019, they became the first team in USL history to play in three consecutive USL Cup Finals, but they fell just shy of their third championship. History In early 2014, the owners of Orlando City's USL team, encouraged by minority owner Wayne Estopinal, met with city of Louisville offic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conor Shanosky
Conor Shanosky (born December 13, 1991) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a defender. Early life Shanosky was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; he grew up in Sterling, Virginia. Professional career D.C. United Shanosky signed a professional contract with D.C. United on August 13, 2010, after having previously signed to play soccer for George Mason University. He was one of four players to sign homegrown player contracts with D.C. United from their academy system, the other three being Ethan White, Andy Najar, and Bill Hamid. He was not eligible to play in any matches during the 2010 season. On July 19, 2011, Shanosky joined USL Pro club Harrisburg City Islanders on loan. On March 2, 2012, the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League announced the signing of Shanosky on a season-long loan. On March 19, 2013, Shanosky was loaned to United's USL Pro affiliate Richmond Kickers for the 2013 season. Shanosky left D.C. United in 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivan Magalhães
Ivan Magalhães dos Santos (born 23 December 1993) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defender. Career College and amateur Magalhães played two years of college soccer at Eastern Florida State College between 2013 and 2014, before transferring to the University of Maryland in 2015. Professional Magalhães was drafted in the second round of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft (26th overall) by Houston Dynamo. However, he didn't sign with Houston, instead joining their United Soccer League affiliate Rio Grande Valley FC on March 16, 2016. He recorded over 4,800 minutes in 56 matches for Rio Grande Valley FC, scoring two goals in his first two professional seasons. On 12 January 2018, it was announced that Magalhães had signed with the Tampa Bay Rowdies. On 19 March 2019, Magalhães signed with the Richmond Kickers ahead of the inaugural USL League One USL League One (USL1) is a professional men's soccer league in the United States that had its inaugural season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orlando City B
Orlando City B (or OCB for short) is an American soccer club that began play in 2016 and currently plays in MLS Next Pro. Owned by Orlando City SC and based at the Orlando City training facility in Kissimmee, the club plays its home games at Osceola County Stadium. The club played in multiple leagues, beginning with the United Soccer League, the second tier of the US soccer pyramid in 2016 and 2017, before electing to forgo the 2018 season and join the newly formed third division, USL League One, in its inaugural 2019 season. After another season on hiatus in 2021, the team became an inaugural member of MLS Next Pro. History United Soccer League On June 30, 2015, Orlando City SC announced that they would operate a USL club starting in 2016. in the Central Florida area. The team would be their direct USL affiliate, and Orlando City and Louisville City (their USL affiliate club for 2015) had negotiated a "long-term formal partnership" to replace their affiliation arrangement.. O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defender (association Football)
In the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield position whose primary role is to stop attacks during the game and prevent the opposition from scoring. Centre-backs are usually positioned in pairs, with one full-back on either side to their left and right, but can be played in threes with or without full-backs. Defenders fall into four main categories: centre-back, sweeper, full-back, and wing-back. The centre-back and full-back positions are essential in most modern formations. The sweeper and wing-back roles are more specialised for certain formations dependent on the manager's style of play and tactics. Centre-backs are usually tall and positioned for their ability to win duels in the air. Centre-back The centre-back (also known as a central defender or centre-half, as the modern role of the centre-back arose from the centre-half position) defends in the area directly in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players, particularly centre-forwards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Thomsen
Scott Thomsen (born December 31, 1993) is a former American professional soccer player who played for USL League One club Richmond Kickers as a defender. Career Early career Thomsen attended Christian Brothers Academy during high school and earned state and regional honors as a member of the soccer team. In 2010, Thomsen joined the New York Red Bulls academy, where he played primarily as a midfielder, and scored 27 goals during his five-year career. After high school, Thomsen attended the University of Virginia and played 66 games throughout his four-year career, totaling 3 goals and 18 assists. As a freshman, he led the team in minutes with 1,991 as well as assists with 8. In 2014, he played in all 23 matches as a junior and played a crucial role in the Cavilers winning their seventh NCAA College Cup. During his senior year, Thomsen was limited to only 5 games due to a sports hernia injury and was sidelined for the remainder of the season. New York Red Bulls On December 23 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
