USL1 Richmond Kickers

Kickers 2021 Home Opener Set for April 24

Published on March 16, 2021 under United Soccer League One (USL1)
Richmond Kickers News Release


RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Kickers Home Opener of their 29th season will be Saturday, April 24 at City Stadium as they host the defending USL League One Title-Winners, Greenville Triumph SC, renewing their Bon Secours Cup rivalry.

"We're beyond excited to welcome back our fans to City Stadium to kick off our 29th season as a club," said Camp Peery, Chief Operating Officer. "Our goal is to provide a safe, outdoor, and joyful experience for the entire Richmond community and we can't wait to deliver on that promise starting April 24th."

Richmond will be looking to make an early stamp on the 2021 season against last year's title-winners. The Triumph took the first meeting on the road in 2020 against the Kickers on July 25, 2-3 at Legacy Early College. Just over a month later on August 29, Richmond picked up a 2-1 home victory to seal their second-straight Bon Secours Cup.

With today's announcement, the Kickers learned that they will open up the 2021 season Saturday, April 17 on the road against New England Revolution II.

Every Kickers match during the 2021 season will air locally on WTVR CBS 6 or 6.3 and will stream on ESPN+, with a complete schedule to be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets will go on sale soon, exclusively for Kickers+ members.

2021 USL League One Home Openers

Fort Lauderdale CF: Saturday, April 10 vs. New England Revolution II

New England Revolution II: Saturday, April 17 vs. Richmond Kickers

South Georgia Tormenta FC: Saturday, April 17 vs. Fort Lauderdale CF

Richmond Kickers: Saturday, April 24 vs. Greenville Triumph SC

Union Omaha: Saturday, April 24 vs. South Georgia Tormenta FC

North Texas SC: Saturday, April 24 vs. Fort Lauderdale CF

Greenville Triumph SC: Saturday, May 1 vs. North Texas SC

North Carolina FC: Saturday, May 8 vs. Greenville Triumph SC

FC Tucson: Saturday, May 8 vs. Forward Madison FC

Forward Madison FC: Saturday, May 15 vs. North Carolina FC

Chattanooga Red Wolves SC: Saturday, May 22 vs. Fort Lauderdale CF

Toronto FC II: Saturday, May 22 vs. North Texas SC

With the season on the horizon, it's time to lock in your Kickers+ subscription! Kickers+ is a brand new subscription service for the 2021 season that provides fans tons of value, flexibility, and sweet perks! Sign up today for only $59.99 - Kickers+ benefits include 50% off tickets to any regular season home match, 15% off merchandise at shop.richmondkickers.com, exclusive digital content, member events, and more!

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