2021 Richmond Kickers season
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The 2021 Richmond Kickers season was the club's 29th season of existence, their third season in USL League One, and their 17th season in the third tier of American soccer. The Kickers were led by second-year head coach, Darren Sawatzky, and looked to improve on their 4th-place finish in 2020.
2021 season | ||||
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Owner | 22 Holdings, LLC | |||
Head coach | Darren Sawatzky | |||
Stadium | City Stadium | |||
USL League One | 5th | |||
USL1 Playoffs | Quarterfinals | |||
U.S. Open Cup | Did not qualify | |||
Bon Secours Cup | Winners | |||
Top goalscorer | League: Terzaghi (18) All: Terzaghi (18) | |||
Highest home attendance | 3,212 (10/26 v. MAD) | |||
Lowest home attendance | 1,445 (8/14 v. NE) | |||
Average home league attendance | 2,051 | |||
Biggest win | NE 0–3 RIC (4/17) | |||
Biggest defeat | NC 4–0 RIC (7/21) | |||
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated vaccination rollout, the season began on April 17, 2021. The season concluded on October 30, 2021. Due to the pandemic, the U.S. Open Cup was truncated and subsequently canceled due to the pandemic. The Kickers finished the USL League One regular season in 5th place, qualifying them for the USL League One Playoffs, making it their first appearance in the playoffs since 2016. There, the Kickers were eliminated in the first round against FC Tucson.