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⚽️ New soccer tournament kicking off

New in-season tournament could spice up Kickers season
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The tournament will incentivize goal-scoring in the group stage. | Photo by Jessica Stone Hendricks Photography
The regular season for the Kickers and other USL League One teams will look different in 2024. The league is kicking off an in-season cup competition.

The tournament doesn’t have an official name yet, but the league says it will be similar to a World Cup format with a group stage and knockout rounds.

To make things more exciting, tiebreakers in standings will be determined by the number of goals scored. Matches that end in a tie at the end of regulation will go right to a penalty shootout — losers will still get one point for the regulation draw.

Teams are separated into three groups based on region, intended to emphasize rivalries between clubs. Each team will play four home and four away matches during group play. They’ll have to face each team in their group twice, plus two games against clubs from another group.

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Groups are divided based on region, with four clubs each.

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Image via USL League One

Joining the Kickers in the East Group will be the Charlotte Independence, Greenville Triumph SC, and South Georgia Tormenta FC.

Ready to up the Roos? The group stage games have already been announced. The Kickers start play on April 27, away against Greenville. Here’s when you can cheer them on at home:
  • June 8 vs. Charlotte
  • July 20 vs. Greenville
  • August 10 vs. South Georgia
  • August 29 vs. Spokane Velocity
Tournament games are included in season ticket packages; single game tickets will go on sale at a later date.

USL League One has also teased possibilities for the evolution of the competition in future seasons — from integrating other leagues to adding different game incentives and incorporating promotion and relegation opportunities. For now, clubs will compete for pride, prize money, and a shiny new trophy.
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Events
Thursday, Dec. 14
  • Holiday Movie Night | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 7-10 p.m. | Starr Hill Beer Hall, 406 W. Leigh St., Richmond | Cost of purchase | Get in the holiday spirit with a tasty beer release and a screening of “Elf.”
Friday, Dec. 15
  • Outdoor Holiday Market | Friday, Dec. 15 | 2-7 p.m. | Sneed’s Nursery, 8756 W. Huguenot Rd., Richmond | Free entry | Bring your pup for a picture with Santa and stick around for the vendor market starting at 4 p.m.
  • Yvie Oddly | Friday, Dec. 15 | 7 p.m. | The National, 708 E. Broad St., Richmond | $33 | Get tickets for an entertaining and energetic night of drag with this queen, musician, and rapper known for pushing boundaries.
  • Making Merry with Grey Garrett | Friday, Dec. 15 | 8-10 p.m. | The Basement, 300 E. Broad St., Richmond | $35 | Enjoy an evening of holiday cabaret with the local artist.
Saturday, Dec. 16
  • UR Women’s Basketball vs. Liberty | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 2 p.m. | Robins Center, 365 College Rd., Richmond | $7 | The Spiders face Liberty in their last game before the Cherokee Invitational.
  • Savage Hands Holiday Show | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 6 p.m. | The Canal Club, 1545 E. Cary St., Richmond | $20 | The electronic rock band will deck the halls with special guests Telltale, Cherie Amour, Set For Tomorrow, and Vilified.
Sunday, Dec. 17
  • Women Who Drink Beer Holiday Cookie Exchange | Sunday, Dec. 17 | 12-2 p.m. | Benchtop Brewing, 434 Hull St., Richmond | Cost of purchase | Chat, drink some brews, and eat cookies with fellow beer lovers.
  • “Meet Me in St. Louis” | Sunday, Dec. 17 | 2 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $8 | See the musical comedy starring Judy Garland on the big screen.
Tuesday, Dec. 19
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Eat

Food

Here’s how you can give the gift of delish dishes
Presented by a RICtoday Partner
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This gift gives back with a major deal. | Photo provided by Burtons Grill & Bar
Looking for the perfect gift for the foodie on your list? Enter: Holiday gift cards from Burtons Grill & Bar.

The menu features a new spin on American classics (think: Crab-Crusted Haddock, Superfood Salad, their signature Maxx Burger piled high with onion strings + all the fixings, and more). The restaurant also accommodates food allergies and offers an extensive gluten-free menu.

Burtons majorly delivers with their happy hour menu (available Monday-Friday from 3-7 p.m.), with:
  • $7 bar bites
  • $9 cocktails
  • $2 off draft beer and glasses of wine (For serious wine aficionados: Don’t miss Wine Wednesdays when bottles are half price, all day)
Pro tip: Have family in town and need a place to dine (with free parking)? Stop in for weekend brunch, Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Receive a $20 bonus voucher for every $100 gift card purchased online or at their new location in Carytown. More bang for your buck? Yes, please.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Performance Pickleball RVA is set to open tomorrow at Regency. The pickleball haven has 12 indoor courts and plans to add six more outdoors. It offers membership tiers to reserve courts and drop-in play for non-members. (Richmond BizSense)
Number
  • $100,000. That’s how much Friends of Pump House has received from the Roller-Bottimore Foundation. The grant money will be used to complete the replacement of windows and doors on the historic building — a project which has been in the works since 2021.
Civic
  • Richmond School Board member Nicole Jones will fill the vacancy on City Council following Michael Jones’ election to the General Assembly. Nicole Jones will serve as 9th District councilmember until the term ends in 2024. The School Board will now select a replacement for her seat. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Traffic
  • Expect slower traffic in Southside near the intersection of Huguenot and Cherokee Roads starting tomorrow. Between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily, each right turn lane will be closed so that crews can update the traffic signals.
Arts
  • You have two days left to check out “In Our Element” before it closes at Southside Contemporary Art Gallery. The exhibit features new works by local multimedia artist Aleyah Grimes. The gallery is open today and tomorrow from 12 to 6 p.m.
Concert
  • Plan 9 Music has announced a new live music series at Richmond Music Hall. Stomping Grounds will bring local artists to the venue on a monthly basis. The series will include advance ticket discounts, pre-show parties, and a loyalty stamp card for multi-show attendees. Shows start in January.
Outdoors
  • The team at Fonticello Park needs volunteers to help install a native meadow this Saturday, Dec. 16. Sign up for a morning or afternoon shift; tools will be provided. Pro tip: Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
Job
  • Passionate about local history? The National Park Service is looking for a park guide for the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site. Guides give tours, interpret history, and provide other services for visitors. Apply by Tuesday, Dec. 19.
Health
  • Hear from Virginia Physicians for Women’s resident marathon-running + Mt.-Everest-climbing gynecologist Dr. Jennie Draper, who is sharing her advice on female hormones, the do’s and don’ts of training while pregnant, and more.*
Wellness
 
Civic

💸 $10 million for safer streets

City gets another $10 million for street safety improvements
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The grant money could be used to install more Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons at high-risk crossings. | Photo by RICtoday
The city has received a second grant from the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All program. The $10.77 million will go towards several safety improvement initiatives.

Many of the improvements will go to areas highlighted in Richmond’s transportation plan, Richmond Connects. The city highlighted twelve priority projects when it announced the grant.

Those projects include retroreflective backplates for traffic signals, flashing yellow arrows, LED street lights, red light enforcement cameras around the city, and other traffic calming measures.

Also mentioned is the addition of concrete barriers to create permanent, separated bike lanes and the construction of curb extensions to improve safety at intersections.
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