Joining the NPSL in 2013 is RVA Football Club (RVA FC) in Richmond, VA. All home matches will be played at Sports Backers Stadium. Website: www.rvafootballclub.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/rvafc Twitter: www.twitter.com/rvafc Club Information Email: rvafc@rvafootballclub.com Media Contact Email: media@rvafootballclub.com
RVA FC Season Season Tickets and Gear are now available thru our Online Store ! RVA FC Online Shop http://www.rvafootballclub.com/~shop/main.html
RVA FC General Manager, Greg Simmonds, will be a guest on the new NPSL Talk Radio Show this Tuesday evening during the 5-7pm Show. Call in time is scheduled @5:46pm. http://www.nostaticradio.com/#!npsl-radio-show/c12ts
RVA FC announces Partnership with Local Brewery Hardywood Park Craft Brewery to host 'Beer Garden' to be located directly behind the goal ! http://www.rvafootballclub.com/PRESS-RELEASE-4-2-13.html
I really like the look of this team. Seems like they get it. I hope you attract some big attendances. What is the specific points of differentiation from the Richmond Kickers? Asking from an outsiders perspective.
RVA blew way too many chances. The PK, empty net near the end and didn't shoot,etc. Gotta improve on that. Still Richmond is home to two undefeated teams right now.
Btw to answer your question late. Kickers now have may MLS reserves or back ups per USL-MLS deal with DCU. RVA FC is mainly made of former VCU, UVA, and other VA college players. Though VA has some great soccer schools. VCU has made a ridic turn around from a few years ago behind former Akron Assistant head coach Giffard. UVA is always one of the best soccer colleges (ranked in top 5 all the time). William and Mary, ODU,etc also put out good players.
Here are all the details on the NPSL National Semifinals that will be happening this weekend: Semifinal #1 - Sonoma County Sol (Home) vs. FC LVU Sonic (Away) July 27th, 2013 at 7:00 pm PST Rancho Cotate HS, 5450 Snyder Ln, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for kids Semifinal #2 - RVA FC (Home) vs. Erie Admirals (Away) July 27, 2013 at 7:30 pm EST Sports Backers Stadium, 100 Avenue of Champions, Richmond, Virginia 23230 Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for students, kids 5 and under are free Thank you again for your support of the beautiful game! Respectfully, Gary L. Moody Jr., M.Ed. Editor, International Soccer Network, LLC Media Relations, AFC Cleveland Public/Media Relations, NPSL
I should point the out new Supporter section is suppose to be christened at tonights game.We had a long discussion and then a vote from all the supporters on a name(ended early this morning). I just revealed the name to them.
Not just wins. Demolishes Erie. Should have been worst if not for some brain farts by our attackers. Great attendance last night. Behind the goal posts packed and the stands were pretty full. All the banging, chanting, stomping,etc last night made it really loud (metal stadium). Erie walked into a bad situation. Humid Richmond, grass field (vs their turf), and pumped up stadium.
I might consider a trip down to Richmond...but probably lots going on for me next weekend. Either way...best of luck in the finals!
well one half was pretty full(home side. Other side is reserve for away fans.) Plus the beer garden and area behind the nets was pretty packed. I'd guess 1100-1200 maybe more. How loud it got with stomping and such during our attacks and corners made it feel like the place absolutely packed(I know for a fact it wasn't due to a few sections that had empty parts) Last week we had 700 and the side wasn't nearly as packed plus the beer garden was closed due to the vicious weather that ripped through the area at the same time as the game.
Richmond Virginia Football Club (RVA FC) vs. Sonoma County Sol The NPSL championship match will be played: Sunday, August 4, 2013 7:00 pm EST ( 4:00 pm PST) - @RVAFC will host @SonomaCountySol Sports Backers Stadium 100 Avenue of Champions Richmond, VA 23230 Tickets: $10 for adults $5 for students kids 5 and under are free
Michael Hitchcock @Hitchnewbiz14mCongrats @RVAFC on winning the 2013 NPSL Championship in a great final 2-0 over the Sonoma County Sol.
RVA Wins National Title RICHMOND, VA - August 4, 2013 - RVA FC claimed the 2013 NPSL National Championship with a 2-0 win over the visiting Sonoma County Sol. “To do it in your first year, as an expansion team, is something pretty special,” RVA assistant coach Don Hughes commented. “It is a testament to these boys. It’s amazing to be around.” It was a fast-paced match with two attacking sides. Simply put, it was 90 minutes of exciting soccer. A goal in the 18th minute by RVA forward Josh Grant, assisted by Todd Wharton, got things started for the home side. Grant scored from 30 yards to put RVA up 1-0, a score that they took into the locker room at halftime. RVA’s second goal came from striker Manel Bel in the 88th. Bel, whose father played for legendary Spanish side FC Barcelona, pushed the rebound over Sonoma keeper James Del Curto to seal the victory for Richmond. The Sol had plenty of opportunities of their own as they pressured RVA for the entire match. Sol defender Taylor Varnadore, who scored the game-winner on a bicycle kick against FC LVU Sonic in the National Semifinals, nearly was the hero again as his shot just missed in the 57th minute. Fellow Sonoma defender Cody Martin had a shot clank off the post just 10 minutes later. Both were solid opportunities that gave Sol fans hope until the final whistle. The match was truly a showcase for the high quality of play of NPSL teams. Almost 1500 fans enjoyed a great atmosphere and lots of entertaining soccer. RVA’s national title was quite an accomplishment, considering that they were in their first year in the NPSL. “It means the world to us,” RVA defender/midfielder Ryan Zinkhan stated. “All the hard work paid off for us. Sonoma were attacking us and putting pressuring against us and we were on our heels for a little bit, but we came together as a team and pulled out the win.”