Charlotte Eagles vs. Richmond Kickers, Aug. 29, 2009, in USL-2 championship match at UR Stadium. Charlotte held a 1-0 lead at halftime, but Richmond scored three goals in the second half to clinch the fourth championship in franchise history. David Bulow was named match MVP.
Warmups and other pregame photos are on pages 1-4; match photos are on pages 4-16, and post-game photos are on pages 16-24.

the fourth championship in franchise history. David Bulow was named match MVP.
Warmups and other pregame photos are on pages 1-4; match photos are on pages 4-16, and post-game photos are on pages 16-24.

USL Second Division (USL-2) awards banquet at the Doubletree Hotel Downtown Richmond.

Wilmington Hammerheads vs. Richmond Kickers at UR Stadium, August 15, 2009. Matthew Delicâte scored both Richmond goals in the 2-2 draw.

Club Social y Deportivo Comunicaciones ("Los Cremas") vs. Richmond Kickers at UR Stadium. Trialist Edson Elcock scored the only goal in a 1-0 Richmond win, and Mark Murphy earned the clean sheet in his first start of the season.

his first start of the season.

Richmond Kickers vs. Crystal Palace Baltimore at UMBC. Kickers won 2-1 with goals from Worthen and Delicate.

Bermuda Hogges vs. Richmond Kickers at UR Stadium, July 11, 2009. Kickers thumped Bermuda 7-2, with goals scored by David Bulow (2), Matthew Delicate, Mike Burke, Ben Hunter, and Chris Carrieri. The Korean national judo team performed at halftime.

Korean national judo team performed at halftime.

Charlotte Eagles vs. Richmond Kickers at UR Stadium, July 4, 2009. David Bulow scored twice amd Gerson dos Santos notched his first pro goal as the Kickers won 3-0, despite playing more than 45 minutes 1 man down. Ronnie Pascale made four saves to earn the clean sheet.
Photos include the festivities on the concourse and mascot/gorilla soccer game at halftime.

minutes 1 man down. Ronnie Pascale made four saves to earn the clean sheet.
Photos include the festivities on the concourse and mascot/gorilla soccer game at halftime.

The first-place Harrisburg City Islanders made a return trip to play the Richmond Kickers at University of Richmond Stadium on June 6, 2009. But unlike the last visit (a 2-2 draw), the Kickers romped in a 5-0 win. David Bulow scored twice and was man of the match. Adrian Bumbut and Ross Mackenzie also scored for the Kickers; the fifth goal was an own goal by Harrisburg.
Prior to the match, the Kickers hosted the School's Out Festival along the concourse with inflatable games, demonstrations, a band, and the Virginia Blood Services Bloodmobile. Miss Teen Virginia did a ceremonial first touch just prior to the match.

in a 5-0 win. David Bulow scored twice and was man of the match. Adrian Bumbut and Ross Mackenzie also scored for the Kickers; the fifth goal was an own goal by Harrisburg.
Prior to the match, the Kickers hosted the School's Out Festival along the concourse with inflatable games, demonstrations, a band, and the Virginia Blood Services Bloodmobile. Miss Teen Virginia did a ceremonial first touch just prior to the match.

Western Mass Pioneers at Richmond Kickers, May 30, 2009. Kickers won 2-0 on goals by Delicate and Bulow.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Richmond Kickers at University of Richmond Stadium, April 25, 2009. Richmond's Joey Worthen opened scoring in the 36th minute on a goal assisted by Matthew Delicâte, but Pittsburgh tied the match four minutes later, and it ended in a 1-1 draw. Sascha Gorres was man of the match.

Pittsburgh tied the match four minutes later, and it ended in a 1-1 draw. Sascha Gorres was man of the match.

Harrisburg City Islanders vs. Richmond Kickers at University of Richmond Stadium, April 18, 2009. Match ended in 2-2 draw. Matthew Delicate and David Bulow scored for Kickers.

Scrimmage between USL-1 Carolina RailHawks and USL-2 Richmond Kickers at Sports Backers Stadium. Photos are only through halftime. Kickers won 1:0 on a strike by Matthew Delicate.

Harrisburg City Islanders vs. Richmond Kickers at UR Stadium, Aug. 22, 2009, for USL-2 semifinals (seed 2 vs. 3). Richmond won 1-0 on OT goal scored by Matthew Delicate in 120th minute and will host Charlotte Eagles in USL-2 championship match Aug 29, 2009.

Charlotte Eagles in USL-2 championship match Aug 29, 2009.

Scrimmage between Richmond Kickers and Longwood University's men's soccer team at Sports Backers Stadium. Kickers won 2-0.