Matchday 1 is in the books, and Rivercity93 is back with a full breakdown of Richmond Ivy’s electric 3-0 home opener against Virginia Beach! We dive into everything from the pre-match vibes at City Stadium to standout performances and tactical shifts across both halves.
We cover:
The debut kits and Starting XI
Goals from Sunniyah Tucker, Kiki Woodson, and Ava Berry
Big minutes from youth players, including Becket Howell’s first start
How Ivy controlled the midfield and showed real identity in possession
Virginia Beach’s late flurry of chances and how Ivy held firm
City Stadium atmosphere with a sold-out 6K crowd
Post-match reactions and key player stats
And of course… a round of Start / Bench / Cut: Home / Away / Keeper kits edition
It’s all here—analysis, energy, and all the post-match flavor from the newest team lighting up the USL W stage.
RiverCity93 launched in 2019 covering all things Richmond Kickers from USL League One. Both of whom are members of the Richmond Kickers' supporters group the River City Red Army. The podcast focuses on game analysis, interviews with players and front office personnel, club history, and much more! Follow the show on Twitter at @rivercity93 or on Instagram @rivercity93. And make sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service using the links in the audio player above.
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