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PHOTOS & GAME SUMMARY: Kickers Miss Golden Opportunity Against DC United Fall By One Goal

The Kickers had a chance to tie the game but missed on a PK and DCU squeaked by with a one-goal victory.

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Official Game Summary

Once again Richmond Kickers didn’t provide a summary so we’ll turn to DC United for their limited summary below.

Bearing in mind this is the view I had of the game it definitely felt like the Kickers were the better team for long stretches of the game. It’s extremely unfortunate that Terzaghi missed his PK because I’m sure the game would have gone into extra periods and possibly penalty kicks.

 

D.C. United 1 v. 0 Richmond Kickers
2023 U.S. Open Cup
April 26, 2023 – Audi Field – Washington, D.C.

Player Notes

  • Midfielder Yamil Asad scored his first goal for D.C. United this season from a penalty kick in the 52nd minute; he completed 90 minutes.
  • Goalkeeper Alex Bono made his D.C. United debut and kept a clean sheet; he saved a crucial penalty kick in the 75th minute.
  • Defender Hayden Sargis made his second ever start for the the Black-and-Red; his first since April 19, 2022 against Flower City Union in the U.S. Open Cup.
  • The average age of D.C. United’s starting lineup was 22.6 years old with seven Homegrown players.

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  • The Black-and-Red are 3-0-1 against the Richmond Kickers all time.

Match Notes

  • D.C. United are 1-0-0 in U.S. Open Cup matches in 2023.
Goals by Half
Team
1st Half
2nd Half
Final
D.C. United
0
1
1
Richmond Kickers
0
0
0
Scoring Summary
Minute
Team
Goalscorer
Assisted By
52′
D.C. United
Yamil Asad
Misconduct Summary
Minute
Team
Offender
Reason
27′
Richmond Kickers
Emiliano Terzaghi
Foul
60′
D.C. United
Kristian Fletcher
Foul
79′
Richmond Kickers
Chandler O’Dwyer
Foul
90′
Richmond Kickers
Nathan Aune
Foul

D.C. United Lineup: Alex Bono, Jacob Greene, Andy Najar, Hayden Sargis, Matai Akinmboni, Ruan (Lewis O’Brien 46′), Yamil Asad, Chris Durkin, Jackson Hopkins (Mateusz Klich 85′), Kristian Fletcher

Unused Substitutes: Luis Zamudio, Victor Pálsson, Donovan Pines, Christian Benteke, Russell Canouse

Head Coach: Wayne Rooney

Richmond Kickers Lineup: Akira Fitzgerald, Chris Cole, Simon Fitch, Zaca Moran, João Gomiero (Chandler O’Dwyer 69′), Matthew Bentley (Luke Pavone 69′), Jake Mecham (Michael Hornsby 61′), Justin Sukow, Nathan Aune, Emiliano Terzaghi, Owayne Gordon (Kharlton Belmar 62′)

Unused Substitutes: Will Palmquiste, Beckett Howell, Otavio Zerbini

Head Coach: Darren Sawatzky

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Citizen Burger Turns Off the Grills

If internet rumors are to believed it might become an Indian restaurant. Again, this is only a rumor.

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The rumor was bouncing around and yesterday it became official with an Instagram post. Citizen Burger is no more.

What an amazing run! After 7 years in this location, it is time for someone new to give it a go. Things have changed so much since we opened, including buying this historic building, opening new concepts in Cville, partnering on more projects here, getting married, having a kid, going through a pandemic…just about everything that can change has.

The staff here was actually some of the best I have ever seen, and anyone would be lucky to partner with them. I thank you all. Sincerely.

It’s no secret that after Covid we went through a challenging period. It was so so hard. There’s no right answer in these transition situations, nothing is real until it is already done, but I know for sure that this decision had nothing to do with this staff.

While I am proud of everyone, it would be inappropriate not to single out Ernesto Gonzalez. When you’ve been doing this a long time, you know when someone is special and is going to go far, and this is one of those people. There were so many stand outs, but Kyle, Travis, Tony, Alex, Sam, and Ruthie helped make the place. I know people were drinking during our sendoff, but they gushed about all of you and I was so proud.

A number of the staff recently announced that they have an exciting new concept in the works, an idea that will be new to Richmond and I can’t wait to see it. As I told many of you, if I had a new place right now I would pitch this entire team to move to it. I apologize for not being able to.

We also want to thank our amazingly supportive guests. Carytown has been a special place for us. Thank you so much for the support over the years.

Most of you know what we try to do here with local and responsible products, and thanking hard working local suppliers is always warranted. Our 100% grass finished Timbercreek beef is second to none. The completely natural buns from ABC are the perfect compliment to the pasture raised beef. The Mountainview farm cheese always makes me smile. And what hasn’t been said about Sugar and Salt. Lastly, the local beer support was super strong with this one. There are many more, I thank you all, we thank you all.
We thank everyone.

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PREVIEW: Kickers Face Playoff Nemesis Chattanooga

Revenge is a dish best served at City Stadium. Chattanooga knocked the Kickers out of the playoffs last year and the Kickers are looking for payback.

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Opponent:  Chattanooga (2-5-2)
Date/Time: Saturday, June 3rd, 7:00 PM
Last Result: Kickers 1 – Tormenta 1

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Three Things to Kick About

  1. Vinyals Returns – Nil Vinyals came off the bench last Saturday so barring a training setback he should be in the starting lineup. With the midfielder back in action expect the midfield to look better and hopefully more in control of the ball. In theory that control should lead to more transition into attack and more goals.
  2. Everyone Scores – So far this year seven different Kickers have scored, with midfielder João Silva leading the pack with 3. The latest goal was a beautiful Olympico but Sukow that must be seen to be believed. Don’t whine at me that it was a cross. It goes into the books as a goal and will be celebrated as such. So far 8 goals have been produced by the midfielders and defenders. Meanwhile our forwards, you know the guys paid to put the ball in the net have racked up 4 goals.
  3. Hot Ticket – It does my jaded heart good to see the amount of support in the stands the team is getting this year. Every game so far has had over 5,000 in attendance. This is well over the 3,500 or so we averaged last year. I’m not sure what switch flipped in the community but I’m glad to see it happen. The drawback is longer lines for food and drink but the Kickers are addressing that with more trucks. If you’re looking for a drink don’t forget there are multiple beer stations you don’t have to go straight for the building in the center of the concourse.

Prediction

The Kickers had a tremendous season last year until their first playoff game. In that game, despite being a man up for the majority of the game they ended up losing to Chattanooga by a goal. The fans, coaches and certainly the players remember the night a little too well. A win would have meant hosting the Championship Game in City Stadium, instead, it ended with a crushing defeat. Revenge will be on everyone’s mind and Chattanooga is not having a great season. The Red Wolves sit in second to last place and have a -8 goal differential. If ever there was a time for the Kickers to rack up some goals and get their scoring mojo flowing this is it. I predict it will happen.

Kickers 3 – Chattanooga 0

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Tiki Club RVA Sets Sail on Saturday

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Sea Suite Cruises RVA is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest cruise experience, Tiki Club RVA (seasuitecruises.com/tiki-club/richmond-va), officially debuting on the James River at Rocketts Landing for the summer and fall season on Saturday, June 3, 2023 — which also happens to be the start of National Fishing and Boating Week across the country. Following the success of the first season of Paddle Club RVA (seasuitecruises.com/paddle-club/richmond-va) in 2022, the team behind Sea Suite Cruises RVA is excited to bring this fun and unique recreational boating experience to residents and visitors of Richmond.

Tiki Club RVA offers a one-of-a-kind “tropical vibes” excursion on the scenic and historic James River. Step aboard the custom-built, 40-foot tiki boat, complete with bamboo trimmings, a thatched roof, and a tiki bar that you can stock with your favorite BYOB drinks and snacks. Available for private charters and public tours, Tiki Club RVA is built for 30 passengers, and accommodates both single-passenger or small group tickets as well as private parties. Similar to Paddle Club RVA, Tiki Club RVA cruises are an hour and 45 minutes in duration.

With music, drinks, and water views of nature and the city skyline, Tiki Club RVA is a memorable way to sight-see along one of Richmond’s biggest attractions – the James River – with friends or family. “With the addition of Tiki Club RVA, along with Paddle Club RVA, we can’t wait to give Richmonders even more fun and relaxing ways to soak up the sun and experience the water,” said Mike Scearce, General Manager of Sea Suite Cruises RVA.

Whether you’re looking for a day out with friends, a unique date idea, a festive way to celebrate a birthday party, an outing idea for a bachelor or bachelorette party or corporate gathering, or just want to get out on the James River, Tiki Club RVA and Paddle Club RVA are where it’s going to be in 2023.

ABOUT SEA SUITE CRUISES: Sea Suite Cruises co-founders Jack Maher and Jack Walten (“The Jacks,” as they are known) were born and raised in Arlington, Va. and have been best friends since they were two years old. The business-side of their journey began in 2018 when the then 24-year-old Jack and Jack launched Potomac Paddle Club, the first pontoon “cycleboat” in Washington, D.C. After adding more boats in Washington, D.C., they built on their success further in 2022 by partnering with local Richmond-based investors to launch Paddle Club RVA and form the parent company, Sea Suite Cruises. Sea Suite Cruises’ mission is to connect exciting people in exciting places around a suite of water-based offerings. After a successful first year in Richmond, the company has now expanded to further locations in the Mid-Atlantic such as The Wharf, Navy Yard, and Alexandria, Va. in the D.C. area, Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, and Annapolis.

For more information, visit our website at seasuitecruises.com/tiki-club/richmond-va or instagram.com/seasuitecruisesrva.

TIKI CLUB RVA DETAILS

CRUISE DETAILS:
Group Size: Up to 30 people (available for both single ticket purchases or to rent the entire boat for a private party)
Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes

PRICING*:
Monday-Wednesday: $40/Person
Thursday: $45/Person
Friday-Saturday: $55/Person
Sunday: $50/person
*Pricing may change for holiday weekends and special events

PICKUP + DROPOFF LOCATION:
4708 Old Main St, Richmond, VA. 23231 | On the dock at Rocketts Landing beneath The Boathouse restaurant and Island Shrimp Co.

MISC:
— Bathroom: The vessel comes equipped with a private bathroom on board
— Boat is equipped with Bluetooth-speakers, party lighting for night cruises, and built-in coolers + ice
— Tiki Boat RVA tours are BYOB (hard liquor not allowed, only beer, wine, seltzer, or canned cocktails)
— All cruises are staffed by a licensed master captain and deckhand

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