Richmond Sports News
Kickers Take 3 Points at Home, Claim 2-1 Win against Union Omaha
April 18, 2026 - RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Kickers (1-3-1) claimed a gritty 2-1 victory over USL League One foe Union Omaha on Friday at City Stadium.
Richmond struck early with a stunning opener from Darwin Espinal and stayed composed in a physical battle with Union Omaha. After conceding off a corner to level things before halftime, the Kickers responded quickly in the second half with Tarik Pannholzer finishing off a rebound to regain the lead. Strong defending and clutch saves from Yann Fillion down th... Full StoryMore from the United Soccer League One
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Smith Strolls as Squirrels Top Yard Goats
April 18, 2026 - HARTFORD, Conn. - Darien Smith held the Hartford Yard Goats quiet out of the bullpen as the Flying Squirrels came from behind for a 6-4 win on Saturday night at Dunkin Park.
The Flying Squirrels (12-2) now have eight come-from-behind wins this season, including two this week against the Yard Goats (5-9).
Smith (Win, 2-0) took over for Cesar Perdomo in the fourth inning and pitched the rest of the game, throwing 5.2 scoreless innings and allowing three hits with no walks and three strikeout... Full StoryMore from the Eastern League
Cox, Ahuna Homer as Squirrels Top Goats
April 17, 2026 - HARTFORD, Conn. - Jonah Cox and Maui Ahuna hit their first Double-A homers to help lead the Richmond Flying Squirrels to a 7-4 win over the Hartford Yard Goats on Friday night at Dunkin Park.
The Flying Squirrels (11-2) have won three-of-four in this week's series against the Yard Goats (5-8).
In the third, Sabin Ceballos hit an RBI single, Aeverson Arteaga worked bases-loaded walk and Adrian Sugastey brought in a run with a sacrifice fly to open a 3-0 lead for the Flying Squirrels against... Full StoryMore from the Eastern League
Richmond Set for Saturday Evening Match vs. Union Omaha
April 17, 2026 - RICHMOND, Va. - The Kickers return to USL1 Regular Season play, welcoming Union Omaha to City Stadium on Saturday, April 18 at 6:00 p.m. EST. The game will be broadcast on CBS 6.1 and ESPN+ with live updates and links available at richmondkickers.com or @RichmondKickers on X (Twitter).
Last Time Out
Richmond battled but fell 3-0 to Columbus Crew in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 on April 15 at City Stadium.
The Kickers battled in front of 5,046 fans, creating early chances and testing th... Full StoryMore from the United Soccer League One
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- Richmond Set for Saturday Evening Match vs. Union Omaha - Richmond Kickers (USL1) April 17
- Streak Snapped with 6-5 Squirrels Loss in Hartford - Richmond Flying Squirrels (EL) April 16
- Squirrels Storm Back in Ninth for 10th Consecutive Win - Richmond Flying Squirrels (EL) April 15
- Kickers Battle Columbus Crew in Open Cup Round of 32, Fall 3-0 - Richmond Kickers (USL1) April 15
- 804live Announces First Concerts in Atlantic Union Bank Lounge at CarMax Park - Richmond Flying Squirrels (EL) April 15
- Squirrels Set Franchise Record with Ninth Straight Win - Richmond Flying Squirrels (EL) April 14
- Kickers Welcome MLS Side Columbus Crew for Open Cup Round of 32 Matchup - Richmond Kickers (USL1) April 14
- Richmond Tops Minor League Baseball in Attendance After Historic Opening Week - Richmond Flying Squirrels (EL) April 14
- Squirrels Complete Six-Game Sweep with 2-1 Win over Curve - Richmond Flying Squirrels (EL) April 12
- Kickers Fall, 3-1, to Spokane Velocity on the Road - Richmond Kickers (USL1) April 11
- Squirrels Keep Streak Alive with Extra-Inning Win - Richmond Flying Squirrels (EL) April 11
- Kickers Fall, 3-1, to Spokane Velocity on the Road - Richmond Kickers (USL1) April 11
- Davidson Homers Twice as Squirrels Win Sixth Straight - Richmond Flying Squirrels (EL) April 10
- Kickers Travel to Spokane for Saturday Night Clash - Richmond Kickers (USL1) April 10
- Squirrels Rally Late to Extend Win Streak to Five - Richmond Flying Squirrels (EL) April 9
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| April 19 | EL | Richmond at Hartford | 1:10 p.m. |
| April 18 | USL1 | Omaha 1 at Richmond 2 | Final |
| April 18 | EL | Richmond 6 at Hartford 4 | Final |
| April 17 | EL | Richmond 7 at Hartford 4 | Final |
| April 16 | EL | Richmond 5 at Hartford 6 | Final |
| April 15 | EL | Richmond 13 at Hartford 11 | Final |
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Richmond Sports Headlines
- Richmond Kickers U.S. Open Cup legacy shines in loss to Crew - USL1 Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 16)
- Columbus Crew's young players fuel U.S. Open Cup win: Takeaways - USL1 Columbus Dispatch (April 16)
- PHOTOS: Richmond Kickers fall to Columbus Crew in U.S. Open Cup - USL1 Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 16)
- Kickers forward, Richmond native Josh Kirkland after 3-0 defeat to Columbus Crew in U.S. Open Cup - USL1 Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 16)
- Richmond Kickers coach Darren Sawatzky after 3-0 defeat to Columbus Crew in U.S. Open Cup - USL1 Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 16)
- Kickers forward, Richmond native Landon Johnson after 3-0 defeat to Columbus Crew in U.S. Open Cup - USL1 Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 16)
- The Richmond Kickers had a flurry of early chances and nearly scored on a clearance off the line in their US Open Cup defeat to the Columbus Crew - USL1 Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 16)
- Columbus Crew vs Richmond Kickers: Live U.S. Open Cup updates, score - USL1 Columbus Dispatch (April 15)
- Squirrels-Nats link unlikely soon, says MLB executive - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 14)
- Acclimation phase of CarMax Park showed mobility matters - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 13)
- Curve set record with ninth loss - EL Altoona Mirror (April 13)
- Curve drop ninth straight to open season - EL Johnstown Tribune-Democrat (April 13)
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