An action filled second half made for a tense final minutes but Kickers held on for the win and three needed points.
Kickers are on pace to break all sorts of attendance records this year but need to start getting some wins to keep that momentum.
The Kickers had a chance to tie the game but missed on a PK and DCU squeaked by with a one-goal victory.
The last time these teams faced off was at City Stadium in 2013. DCU won in penalty kicks.
Defense reigned supreme in the scoreless draw on Saturday
I really hope it doesn't hail but I wouldn't be surprised. Two games at home and many hours of delays due to storms.
The biggest positive to take from the game was the sold-out attendance with 6,000 folks there to cheer on the Kickers.
The Kickers fell short in the playoffs but had an incredible season and hope to recapture that magic in 2023.
Akira Fitzgerald made history when he stepped out onto the pitch becoming the first player in league history to reach 100 regular-season appearances.
This weekend soccer hopefuls tried out for the Richmond Kickers.