USL1 Richmond Kickers

Kickers Travel to Chattanooga Red Wolves SC

May 28, 2021 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
Richmond Kickers News Release


RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Kickers (2-2-1) visit Chattanooga to face Red Wolves SC (2-0-1), Saturday, May 29 at CHI Memorial Stadium. Kickoff for this match is set for 7:00 p.m. ET.

Akira Fitzgerald and Jalen Crisler were each named in the USL League One Team of the Week after their spectacular defensive fortitude to keep a second-straight clean sheet at City Stadium. Jalen Crisler made seven clearances and completed 53 passes with a passing accuracy of 88.3%. Coupled with Akira Fitzgerald's four saves and the rest of the backline, the squad was able to see the night out with the third clean sheet of the season.

Despite the scoreline, the Kickers' attack against North Carolina was constant with the team taking 16 shots and several players registering a handful of shots on the NCFC goal. Nil Vinyals led the attack forward with 31 passes into the opposition's half. Vinyals also gained possession eight times throughout the match, leading the rest of the squad.

Richmond sits in the top four of the league and hopes to capitalize with points earned against Chattanooga who are tied in the standings with seven points. Chattanooga just recently played against Fort Lauderdale at their home stadium, resulting in a 2-1 win with Josue España and Jason Ramos adding to the scoreline. The Red Wolves maintained 49.8% possession, managed to take 11 shots and finished the match with 81.9% passing accuracy.

Following the match at Chattanooga, Richmond's next match will be back at City Stadium to take on New England Revolution II. The previous 2021 fixture between the two sides resulted in a 3-0 win for Richmond to kick off the season. The Kickers will face Revs II on Saturday, June 5, which will be Richmond's Pride Night. That match is set to kick off at 6:30 p.m. ET.

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Match Information:

Richmond Kickers vs Chattanooga Red Wolves SC

CHI Memorial Stadium, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Saturday, May 29 at 7:00 p.m.

Broadcast Information:

Internet: ESPN+

TV (Local): WTVR CBS 6.3 (Comcast 206/Verizon FiOS 466)

Radio (Spanish): WULT Ultra 94.1FM/1540AM

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Jalen Crisler (#15) played a crucial role in another Richmond clean sheet. He made seven clearances, one interception, and gained possession four times. Having just slotted into the squad this very season, Crisler has adapted quite well. He also had the most touches (73) and led the team in total aerial duels (6) with a win percentage of 66.7%

Nil Vinyals (#10) started his third straight game since joining the Kickers and scoring a goal against Fort Lauderdale. Vinyals had a passing accuracy of 81.4% and a 74.2% passing accuracy into the opposition's half. He made five key passes and gained possession eight times from the middle of the pitch.

Matt Bolduc (#7) was all over City Stadium against NCFC. Registering two shots and one on target, he was a nuisance for their defense. Bolduc made three key passes, one good open cross and made four interceptions. Despite hitting the woodwork and having a shot blocked early on in the game, Bolduc was an essential piece in the Richmond attack and will look to convert his next shots into goals.

Chattanooga Red Wolves SC

Josue España (#10) has scored three goals this season, leading the Red Wolves in goals scored. He had an 87.9% passing accuracy against Fort Lauderdale and an 85.2% passing accuracy into the opposition's half. España scored a brace against New England and is a prominent attacking presence.

Jason Ramos (#17) was also on the scoresheet against Fort Lauderdale. He maintained an 89.8% passing accuracy, 85.7% passing into the opposition's half and won 100% of his duels. Ramos stands out in the midfield as not only an attacking player but a defensive piece as well with three tackles and seven gained possessions.

Jimmie Villalobos (#34) scored a goal against North Texas and assisted España for one of his goals against Fort Lauderdale. The midfield playmaker had a passing accuracy of 89.5% against Fort Lauderdale, he also made three key passes and blocked one shot.

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