USL-1 Richmond Kickers

Battery Returns To Richmond

Published on June 9, 2004 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Richmond Kickers News Release


RICHMOND, VA – (Wednesday, June 9, 2004) – The Richmond Kickers (5-3-3, 18 points) look to avenge their 2004 season opening loss, taking on the Charleston Battery (2-4-3, 9 points) for the third of four regular season matches on Saturday, June 12, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the University of Richmond Stadium. The Kickers last met the Battery in Charleston earlier this season where the teams came away with a 1-1 draw.

Charleston, currently tied for sixth place in the Eastern Conference, is winless in their last four games (0-2-2); suffering back-to-back losses in the past two matches versus Atlanta and Portland. The Kickers surrendered their first loss on the road to first ranked, undefeated Montreal this past weekend after a triumphant return from Virginia Beach the week before.

"After a tough Montreal loss on the road, it is going to be a battle against Charleston," says Richmond Kickers Head Coach Leigh Cowlishaw. "We have not beat Charleston yet this year and are looking to set that record straight this Saturday."

In other news, Kickers midfielder, Mike Burke has been chosen to the roster for the second US Representative XI versus England National Game XI match, which takes place tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Charleston's Blackbaud Stadium. The game will feature USL standouts from the A-League and Pro Soccer League (PSL), who will represent the United States versus the English Nationwide Conference All-Stars. Joining Burke on the roster is Charlotte's Dustin Swinehart. Swinehart scored the Kickers game-winning goal against Virginia Beach on loan from the Eagles on May 29th. Anchoring the midfield is ex-Kicker Marco Ferruzzi of the Minnesota Thunder.

Players to Watch:

Kickers: Rookie forward Matthew Delicâte is currently leading the Kickers in points with 11 (4 goals, 3 assists) after accumulating two goals and an assist in the 4-2 win over Virginia Beach two weeks ago. He is ranked fifth in the A-League standings in points and is tied for sixth in the standings in assists. Both Delicâte and midfielder Joey Worthen, are ranked sixth with goals scored (4 each). Worthen is currently second on the team in total points (9). Goalkeeper Ronnie Pascale continues to lead the A-League in saves (64) and is ranked fifth in the League for his goals against average of .841.

Battery: Ex-Kicker Greg Simmonds returns to Richmond as Charleston's leading scorer with 10 points (4 goals, 2 assists). Simmonds is tied for sixth in goals scored in the A-League standings with Richmond's Delicâte and Worthen. Goalkeeper Dusty Hudock is ranked second in the League in saves with 49. Since the last meeting between the two teams, the Battery have added two former MLS stars, forward Wolde Harris (Kansas City Wizards) and defender Ezra Hendrickson (Dallas Burn).

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