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Kickers Travel to Louisville Saturday

July 2, 2015 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Richmond Kickers News Release


RICHMOND, VA - (Thursday, July 2, 2015) - The Richmond Kickers (6-2-8, 26 points) travel to take on Louisville City FC (6-2-5, 23 points) on Saturday, July 4. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., broadcast live from Louisville Slugger Field on YouTube.com/RichmondKickers.

The Kickers and Louisville meet for the second time this season after battling to a 1-1 draw at City Stadium on April 4. Midfielder Juan Guzman lined up a free kick just outside the 18-yard box and connected with defender Austen King who nodded home the opening goal to give Louisville a first half lead. However, Kickers defender Sascha Görres combined with Matthew Delic?te less than 10 minutes after the break to level the score against the USL expansion franchise.

The Kickers enter Saturday's match following back-to-back matches abandoned following the 45th minute due to inclement weather. Violent thunderstorms over City Stadium terminated the Kickers' match against the Wilmington Hammerheads before weather once again forced an early exit in Charlotte one week later. Both games ended in scoreless draws, handing the Kickers' their 8th and 9th shutouts of the season, through all competitions.

Meanwhile, Matt Fondy had a hat trick and Magnus Rasmussen recorded two goals and two assists as Louisville broke out of its scoreless streak in impressive fashion against Energy FC last week. Conceding an early goal, Louisville rallied back in the second half to claim the lead before blowing by their Western Conference opponent 6-2 to post their biggest offensive output of the season.

Following Saturday's game, the Kickers conclude their three-game road stand in Saint Louis before returning to City Stadium to host the English Premier League's West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, July 19. Tickets are on sale now at RichmondKickers.com.

Official Women's World Cup Game Watching Parties - Sunday, July 5

The Richmond Kickers are hosting four official game watching parties when the USA battles Japan for their third World Cup title this Sunday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m. Fans are invited to a "Murica"-themed Happy Hour with food and drink specials at Gus' Bar & Grill (2701 W. Broad Street), F.W. Sullivan's (2401 W. Main Street), Buffalo Wild Wings at Westchester Commons (15700 WC Main Street, Midlothian) or on the Fan's largest patio at Baja Bean Co. (1520 W. Main Street) starting at 6:00 p.m. Should the USA claim their third World Cup title, everyone in attendance will win a free ticket to the Kickers' Craft Beer Fest at City Stadium on Saturday, August 1.

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