Connect with us
[adrotate banner="51"]

Hills & Heights

Kickers announce pre-season schedule

The long, long soccer drought will end in March.

Published

10 years ago

on

x

From Richmond Kickers:

The Richmond Kickers announced the 2017 preseason schedule today, which will be highlighted by the eighth annual Pro-Am Challenge featuring the University of Virginia on Saturday, March 4 and a match against North Carolina FC on Wednesday, March 15.

The Kickers will open their preseason camp with a closed-door scrimmage against the College of William & Mary on March 1 before taking on UVA the following weekend.  Kickoff for the Pro-Am Challenge on March 4 is slated for 5:00 p.m. at Ukrop Park and the match will serve as the marquee game during the weekend’s prestigious Ultimate Cup, hosted jointly by the Richmond Kickers and Richmond Strikers.

Tickets are $10 and space is limited to just 500 seats.  Limited space is also available for Red Army members in an exclusive on-field standing section.  Richmond Kickers Season Ticket Holders are eligible for a private pre-sale before general admission tickets go on sale on Friday, January 13 at 9:00 a.m. at RichmondKickers.com.

The Kickers’ preseason test will continue with a home and away series against North Carolina FC, hosting the NASL side at City Stadium on March 15 at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are $10 and 2017 Season Tickets will be accepted at this match.

The preseason tune-up will conclude with a closed-door game against Virginia Commonwealth University on March 19.

2017 Richmond Kickers Preseason Schedule*

DATE TIME OPPONENT VENUE
March 1 7:00 PM William & Mary Ukrop Park
March 4 5:00 PM University of Virginia Ukrop Park
March 8 11:00 AM @ North Carolina FC Cary, NC
March 15 7:00 PM North Carolina FC City Stadium
March 19 5:00 PM Virginia Commonwealth University City Stadium

Will you help support independent, local journalism?

We need your help. RVAHub is a small, independent publication, and we depend on our readers to help us provide a vital community service. If you enjoy our content, would you consider a donation as small as $5? We would be immensely grateful! Interested in advertising your business, organization, or event? Get the details here.

Related Topics:

Richard Hayes is the co-founder of RVAHub. When he isn't rounding up neighborhood news, he's likely watching soccer or chasing down the latest and greatest board game.