Match Preview: The Kickers journey to tackle Charlotte Independence

Competition: USL Jägermeister Cup
Date: July 26, 2025
Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
Location: American Legion Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, NC.
Forecast: 96/76F, Partly Cloudy
Broadcast TV: CBS 6.3. ESPN+

Final Jägermeister Match: The Richmond Kickers (4-8-4, 16 pts) will head south to tackle Charlotte Independence on Saturday, July 26. The matchup, scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m., is the ultimate group stage match on this yr’s USL Jägermeister Cup Match for each groups. The two sides have confronted off already within the common season. On March 15, Charlotte discovered a 1-0 victory over the Richmond aspect. The Independence at the moment sit fourth within the league standings with a 7-4-5 document and 26 whole factors. The Kickers will look to search out their footing and proceed making a push for the playoffs. 

Battle in Greenville: Last Sunday’s USL League One showdown between the Kickers and the Greenville Triumph was highlighted by a Richmond aspect that featured seven homegrown gamers and 4 academy-product professionals. Richmond’s protection began robust, constructing a stable wall protecting Greenville’s offense at bay. The South Carolina aspect earned a penalty kick to take the lead within the twentieth minute, however quite a few saves from former-academy goalkeeper and younger skilled James Sneddon stored the Triumph from including to their lead till the 71st minute. The Kickers created scoring alternatives of their very own, together with a strike off the foot of Marcelo Lage that fell simply inches off body. 

Between the Pipes: Positioned contained in the 18, academy product turned professional, James Sneddon, has been very good within the objective for the Kickers this season. The 19-year-old has registered 42 saves, second greatest within the league, and two clear sheets on the season. Not solely does Sneddon showcase his athleticism in every match, however his management from behind the ball has confirmed to be grounding for the Richmond protection. As the membership has made the event of younger gamers a key precedence, Sneddon, himself, is growing right into a veteran presence contained in the field. 

Next Home Match: The Kickers will journey to North Carolina to play the Charlotte Independence on Saturday. Next week, the Kickers will likely be again at City Stadium on Saturday, August 2, as they play host to FC Naples for National Ice Cream Sandwich Day offered by Nightingale. The match will characteristic 500 free ice cream sandwiches for followers!! Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. Get tickets now at richmondkickers.com/tickets!