USL-1 Richmond Kickers

Milwaukee Heads To Richmond This Weekend

Published on June 16, 2004 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Richmond Kickers News Release


RICHMOND, VA – (Wednesday, June 16, 2004) – The Richmond Kickers (6-3-3, 21 points) take on their lone Western Conference foe, the Milwaukee Wave United (1-5-1, 4 points) this Saturday, June 19th at 7:00 p.m. at the University of Richmond Stadium. The first 500 fans will receive a water bottle courtesy of RISE. Richmond last met Milwaukee in the 2002 A-League championship finals on September 28, 2002, where the Kickers were defeated in overtime.

The Kickers shutout the Charleston Battery last weekend while the Milwaukee Wave United suffered a loss to the Seattle Sounders. Milwaukee will travel to Virginia Beach on Friday, prior to the Kickers match on Saturday.

"It is always extraordinary to defeat Charleston, one of our most fierce rivals," comments Richmond Kickers head coach Leigh Cowlishaw. "It is vital that we do not lose focus this weekend against Milwaukee and stay with the five teams that are breaking away from the pack."

2004 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

The Kickers opponent for the third round of the 2004 U.S. Open Cup was decided last night when the Cape Cod Crusaders defeated the Western Massachusetts Pioneers. The Kickers will host Cape Cod on Wednesday, June 30th at 7:00 p.m. at Sports Backers Stadium in Richmond, VA. Cape Cod is the defending 2003 Premier Development League (PDL) champion and is currently leading the Northeast Division of the PDL with a record of 6-2-0, 18 points.

"We are fortunate to be able to play at home, but Cape Cod will be a difficult opponent as they are an organization that is accustomed to winning," comments Cowlishaw. "It will be the most important game of the season as the winner will get to play against a team from Major League Soccer in the next round of the Open Cup."

Dating back to 1914, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is the oldest cup competition in United States soccer and is among the oldest in the world. Open to all affiliated amateur and professional teams in the United States, it is the domestic cup competition that gives any affiliated team in the United States a chance at winning the title of "United States Cup Champions." The Kickers were crowned the U.S. Open Cup Champions in 1995 (prior to the inception of Major League Soccer).

Players to Watch

Kickers: Both defender Kevin Knight and midfielder Clyde Simms garnered Team of the Week honors for the second time this season for their efforts last weekend against Charleston. Knight headed a dangerous ball off of the goal line while Simms earned his first professional goal with the game-winner late in the second half. Goalkeeper Ronnie Pascale gained his fifth shutout this season and is ranked third in the league.

Wave United: Last season, Todd Dusosky tied for fifth in the 2003 A-League standings in points (29) and goals (11), while Greg Howes led the league in assists in 2003 with 12. Johnny Torres, formerly of the Minnesota Thunder, is currently leading Milwaukee with 5 points (2 goals, 1 assist).

Richmond Kickers Soccer Club Records Three Shutouts

Overall, the Richmond Kickers Soccer Club acquired three shutouts this week as the Richmond Kickers Future (PDL) and the Richmond Kickers Destiny (W-League) both earned 4-0 victories over the opposition. The Richmond Kickers Destiny shutout the Bradenton Athletics and will travel to Bradenton this Saturday, June 19th. The Richmond Kickers Future defeated the West Virginia Chaos also with a 4-0 score and will travel to take on the Williamsburg Legacy this weekend. The Future and Destiny will return to Cary Street Field on Friday, July 2nd with a doubleheader beginning at 4:30 p.m. featuring the Williamsburg Legacy and the Charlotte Lady Eagles respectively.

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