
Match Preview: Atlanta United 2 vs Richmond Kickers
July 20, 2018 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Atlanta United 2 News Release
ATLANTA - Atlanta United 2 returns to action on Saturday, July 21 when it faces Richmond Kickers at City Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 p.m. EST and will be streamed live on ESPN+.
MATCH INFORMATION
Saturday, July 21 | City Stadium, Richmond, Virginia| 7:00 p.m. (EST)
ATL UTD 2 (3-9-5, 14 points) vs. Richmond Kickers (5-10-2, 17 points)
STREAM: ESPN+
Link here
Atlanta United 2 continued its good home form Wednesday, July 11 in a 2-1 win over Bethlehem Steel FC. Goals from Brandon Vazquez and Oliver Shannon helped improve the team's home record to 3-1-3. ATL UTD 2 was the aggressor all night as the club took a season-high 20 shots. Vazquez scored his second goal of the season while Shannon netted his first professional goal, which proved to be the match-winner, as Bethlehem grabbed a late goal through Derrick Jones.
Last time out on Friday, July 13, Richmond Kickers lost to New York Red Bulls II 5-1. Jared Stroud scored a hat trick while Amando Moreno and Brian White added tallies. Brian Shriver netted Richmond's lone goal.
Saturday's match marks the first meeting between the two teams.
United Soccer League Championship Stories from July 20, 2018
- Lights FC Kicks off Second Half of July Road Swing with Matinee at Portland Timbers 2 - Las Vegas Lights FC
- Match Preview | Ottawa Fury FC v. Nashville SC - Ottawa Fury FC
- Match Preview: Atlanta United 2 vs Richmond Kickers - Atlanta United 2
- FC Cincinnati's Welshman Suspended Three Games - FC Cincinnati
- San Antonio FC Hosts Real Monarchs SLC at Toyota Field - San Antonio FC
- North Carolina FC to Begin Home Swing against Toronto FC II - North Carolina FC
- Tampa Bay Rowdies Fortify Defense with Signing of Papé Diakité - Tampa Bay Rowdies
- Lights FC, Boston Dental Group Team up to Support After School All-Stars School Supply Drive - Las Vegas Lights FC
- Real Monarchs SLC Travel to Texas to Face San Antonio FC - Real Monarchs
- Kickers Face Atlanta United 2 for First Time Saturday - Richmond Kickers
- Ottawa Fury FC to Host Montreal Impact in Inaugural CapCity Cup - Ottawa Fury FC
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Atlanta United 2 Stories
- Atlanta United Signs Cooper Sanchez to Short-Term Agreement
- Atlanta United Signs Nyk Sessock to Short-Term Agreement
- Atlanta United Signs Two Players to Short-Term Agreements
- Atlanta United 2 Announces 2025 Preseason Schedule
- Atlanta United 2 Announces 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season Schedule

