2005 Richmond Kickers season
| 2005 season | |||
| Owner |
 Rob Ukrop | ||
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| Head Coach |
 Leigh Cowlishaw | ||
| Stadium |
University of Richmond Stadium Richmond, Virginia | ||
| USL-1 |
League: 6th Playoffs: Final | ||
| U.S. Open Cup | Fourth round | ||
| James River Cup | Winners (3–1–0) | ||
| Highest home attendance |
8,412 vs. D.C. United (August 4 U.S. Open Cup) | ||
| Lowest home attendance |
702 vs. Ocean City (July 13 U.S. Open Cup) | ||
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← 2004 2006 → | |||
The 2005 Richmond Kickers season was the club's thirteenth season in existence. The club played in the USL First Division, which represented the second-tier of American soccer.
Playing in the second tier of American soccer for the past nine seasons, this season was the Kickers' final season of playing in the second tier, as the club self-relegated themselves starting the following season. The reasons primarily emphasized financial stability, stating that the club would be more profitable in the third division rather than the second.
Background
The Kickers came off a successful 2004 campaign that saw the club finish second in the A-League Eastern Division. Amassing a total of 17 wins, eight losses and three draws, the Kickers posted 54 points that season, having the third strongest overall record in the league, behind Portland Timbers and Montreal Impact. The former VCU standout, McColm Cephas lead the team in scoring during the 2004 season, tallying 10 goals.[1]
Competitions
USL First Division
Standings
Commissioner's Cup, bye to semifinal round of playoffs
Bye to semifinal round of playoffs
First round of playoffs
| Pos | Club | Pts | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Qualification | H2H Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montreal Impact | 61 | 28 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 37 | 15 | +22 | Commissioner's Cup, 2005 USL Playoffs Semifinals | |
| 2 | Rochester Raging Rhinos | 51 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 45 | 27 | +18 | 2005 USL Playoffs Semifinals | |
| 3 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 45 | 28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 37 | 21 | +16 | 2005 USL Playoffs First round | |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders | 44 | 28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 33 | 25 | +8 | ||
| 5 | Portland Timbers | 39 | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 40 | 42 | −2 | POR: 4 pts RIC: 1 pt | |
| 6 | Richmond Kickers | 39 | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 28 | 30 | −2 | ||
| 7 | Puerto Rico Islanders | 38 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 46 | 43 | +3 | ||
| 8 | Atlanta Silverbacks | 33 | 28 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 40 | 52 | −12 | ||
| 9 | Charleston Battery | 32 | 28 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 27 | 36 | −9 | ||
| 10 | Minnesota Thunder | 31 | 28 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 37 | 42 | −5 | ||
| 11 | Virginia Beach Mariners | 28 | 28 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 26 | 39 | −13 | ||
| 12 | Toronto Lynx | 17 | 28 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 26 | 50 | −24 |
Game reports
| 1 April 16, 2005 | Richmond Kickers | 3–1 | Atlanta Silverbacks | Richmond, Virginia | ||
| Stadium: University of Richmond Stadium | ||||||
| 2 James River Cup April 22, 2005 | Richmond Kickers | 2–1 | Virginia Beach Mariners | Richmond, Virginia | ||
| Stadium: University of Richmond Stadium | ||||||
| 3 James River Cup April 23, 2005 | Virginia Beach Mariners | 1–0 | Richmond Kickers | Virginia Beach, Virginia | ||
| Stadium: Virginia Beach Sportsplex | ||||||
| 4 April 30, 2005 | Richmond Kickers | 2–1 | Toronto Lynx | Richmond, Virginia | ||
| Stadium: University of Richmond Stadium | ||||||
| 5 May 8, 2005 | Richmond Kickers | 0–0 | Montreal Impact | Richmond, Virginia | ||
| Stadium: University of Richmond Stadium | ||||||
| 6 James River Cup May 11, 2005 | Richmond Kickers | 3–1 | Virginia Beach Mariners | Richmond, Virginia | ||
| Stadium: University of Richmond Stadium | ||||||
| 7 James River Cup May 13, 2005 | Virginia Beach Mariners | 0–1 | Richmond Kickers | Virginia Beach, Virginia | ||
| Stadium: Virginia Beach Sportsplex | ||||||
| 8 May 15, 2005 | Atlanta Silverbacks | 1–2 | Richmond Kickers | Clarkston, Georgia | ||
| Stadium: DeKalb Memorial Stadium | ||||||
| 9 May 21, 2005 | Richmond Kickers | 3–1 | Minnesota Thunder | Richmond, Virginia | ||
| Stadium: University of Richmond Stadium | ||||||
| 10 May 30, 2005 | Richmond Kickers | 2–0 | Charleston Battery | Richmond, Virginia | ||
| Stadium: University of Richmond Stadium | ||||||
| 11 June 3, 2005 | Richmond Kickers | 0–2 | Seattle Sounders | Richmond, Virginia | ||
| Stadium: University of Richmond Stadium | ||||||
| 12 June 11, 2005 | Richmond Kickers | 1–1 | Atlanta Silverbacks | Richmond, Virginia | ||
| Stadium: University of Richmond Stadium | ||||||
| 13 June 17, 2005 | Charleston Battery | 2–1 | Richmond Kickers | Charleston, South Carolina | ||
| Stadium: Blackbaud Stadium | ||||||
| 14 June 24, 2005 | Puerto Rico Islanders | 3–1 | Richmond Kickers | Bayamón, Puerto Rico | ||
| Stadium: Loubriel Stadium | ||||||
| 15 July 2, 2005 | Richmond Kickers | 1–0 | Puerto Rico Islanders | Richmond, Virginia | ||
| Stadium: University of Richmond Stadium | ||||||
| 16 July 6, 2005 | Montreal Impact | 2–0 | Richmond Kickers | Montreal, Quebec | ||
| Stadium: Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard | ||||||
| 17 July 9, 2005 | Atlanta Silverbacks | 1–2 | Richmond Kickers | Clarkston, Georgia | ||
| Stadium: DeKalb Memorial Stadium | ||||||
| 18 July 17, 2005 | Richmond Kickers | 0–1 | Charleston Battery | Richmond, Virginia | ||
| Stadium: University of Richmond Stadium | ||||||
| 19 July 22, 2005 | Richmond Kickers | 0–0 | Rochester Raging Rhinos | Richmond, Virginia | ||
| Stadium: University of Richmond Stadium | ||||||
| 20 July 30, 2005 | Rochester Raging Rhinos | 0–0 | Richmond Kickers | Rochester, New York | ||
| Stadium: Frontier Field | ||||||
| 21 July 31, 2005 | Toronto Lynx | 0–0 | Richmond Kickers | Etobicoke, Ontario | ||
| Stadium: Centennial Park Stadium | ||||||
| 22 August 7, 2005 | Richmond Kickers | 0–2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Richmond, Virginia | ||
| Stadium: University of Richmond Stadium | ||||||
| 23 August 13, 2005 | Seattle Sounders | 1–1 | Richmond Kickers | Seattle, Washington | ||
| Stadium: Qwest Field | ||||||
| 24 August 14, 2005 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 1–1 | Richmond Kickers | Vancouver, British Columbia | ||
| Stadium: Swangard Stadium | ||||||
| 25 August 20, 2005 | Charleston Battery | 1–1 | Richmond Kickers | Charleston, South Carolina | ||
| Stadium: Blackbaud Stadium | ||||||
| 26 August 28, 2005 | Minnesota Thunder | 2–0 | Richmond Kickers | Saint Paul, Minnesota | ||
| Stadium: James Griffin Stadium | ||||||
| 27 September 3, 2005 | Richmond Kickers | 1–1 | Portland Timbers | Richmond, Virginia | ||
| Stadium: University of Richmond Stadium | ||||||
| 28 September 10, 2005 | Portland Timbers | 3–0 | Richmond Kickers | Portland, Oregon | ||
| Stadium: PGE Park | ||||||
Source[2]
USL Playoffs
First round
| Leg 1 September 16, 2005 | Richmond Kickers | 0–0 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Richmond, Virginia | ||
| Stadium: University of Richmond Stadium | ||||||
| Leg 2 September 18, 2005 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 0–0 (aet) (0–0 agg.) (4–5 p) |
Richmond Kickers | Vancouver, British Columbia | ||
| Stadium: Swangard Stadium | ||||||
| Penalties | ||||||
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Semifinals
| Leg 1 September 23, 2005 | Richmond Kickers | 3–1 | Rochester Rhinos | Richmond, Virginia | ||
| Stadium: University of Richmond Stadium | ||||||
| Leg 2 September 25, 2005 | Rochester Raging Rhinos | 1–1 (aet) (1–4 agg.) |
Richmond Kickers | Rochester, New York | ||
| Stadium: Frontier Field | ||||||
Championship
| Final October 1, 2005 | Seattle Sounders | 1–1 (aet) (4–3 p) |
Richmond Kickers | Seattle, Washington | ||
| Stadium: Qwest Field | ||||||
| Penalties | ||||||
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U.S. Open Cup
Further information: 2005 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
| Third round July 13, 2005 | Richmond Kickers | 8–4 | Ocean City Barons | Richmond, Virginia | ||
Luzak  12'Cephas 13', 16', 28'Jeffrey 69'Brown 77'Bobo 82'Delicate 84' |
Report | Carmichael 4', 41' Donatelli 54'Todd 84' |
Stadium: Sports Backers Stadium Attendance: 702 Referee: Ben Jones | |||
| Fourth round August 4, 2005 | Richmond Kickers | 1–3 | D.C. United | Tuckahoe, Virginia | ||
| Cephas 69' |
Report | Adu 26' Gómez 76' (pen.) 81' |
Stadium: University of Richmond Stadium Attendance: 8,412 Referee: Abbey Okulaja | |||
See also
- Richmond Kickers
- List of Richmond Kickers seasons
- 2005 United Soccer Leagues
- 2005 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
- 2005 in American soccer
References
- ↑ "The Year in American Soccer, 2004". The American Soccer History Archives. July 12, 2012. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
- ↑ "2005 Richmond Kickers Schedule". Fanbase. Fanbase.com. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
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