USL Richmond Kickers

Kickers Travel to Pittsburgh Sunday

June 19, 2014 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Richmond Kickers News Release


RICHMOND, VA - (Thursday, June 19, 2014) - The Richmond Kickers (7-1-6, 27 points) return to USL PRO action this Sunday, June 22 when they travel to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds (1-7-5, 8 points). Kickoff is slated for 3:00 p.m. live from Highmark Stadium on YouTube.com/RichmondKickers.

Overall, the Kickers hold a 15-8-8 record over the Riverhounds, with the rivalry dating back to 1999 when the two franchises competed in the USL First Division. The Kickers and the Riverhounds close out a three-game series this Sunday, having met twice to open the season at City Stadium in April.

First, the Kickers upended their northern rivals 3-1 in their regular season home opener on April 5 when forward Michael Seaton opened scoring in the first half with midfielder Kyle Porter doubling the lead after the break. Pittsburgh forward Collins John pulled a goal back with less than 10 minutes remaining in regulation but Porter buried his second goal of the night in stoppage time to send the visitors home empty handed.

Two weeks later, the two clubs met for the second time when the Kickers rallied for a 2-2 draw on April 19. Former Kickers midfielder and Richmond native Brian Ownby opened scoring and Jhonny Arteaga converted a second half penalty kick to take a 2-0 advantage before Porter and Kickers forward Matthew Delicate tallied a pair of late goals to preserve the point at City Stadium.

Both the Kickers and the Riverhounds are coming off U.S. Open Cup losses, falling to Major League Soccer Sides New England Revolution and Chicago Fire, respectively. In regular season action, the Kickers are looking to rebound after conceding an early lead for a 2-2 draw against Wilmington, while Pittsburgh battled Harrisburg to a scoreless draw last weekend.

USA vs Portugal Outdoor Viewing Party June 22

The Richmond Kickers, in conjunction with Sports Backers, Venture Richmond and the American Outlaws Richmond, are hosting an official viewing party for the USA versus Portugal 2014 FIFA World Cup €žÂ¢ game on Sunday, June 22. Featuring the largest outdoor high-definition LED screen in RVA, live music from The Southern Belles, food trucks and draft beer trucks, including the Kickers official craft beer, Kick It Hunny, the official viewing party will take place in downtown Richmond at 1 West Grace, at the intersection of West Grace and Foushee Street, 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and is free of charge. For more information, visit RichmondKickers.com/ViewingParty.

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