RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Ivy traveled to Manassas in the debut of the new “Forged By Fire” kits. Despite a strong response in the first half, the Ivy fell 5-1 to Virginia Development Academy in a tough road test.
VDA struck early and applied pressure throughout the match, capitalizing on key chances to build momentum. The Ivy answered in the first half through Jazmin Jackson after a strong attacking sequence from Ella Stanley and Olivia Woodson leveled the match temporarily. After halftime, VDA regained control with three second-half goals, while Richmond continued to rotate the squad and battle through the final whistle.
Breaking Down The Action
- VDA capitalized on a Richmond pass in the back and finished the early opportunity in the 2nd minute.
- VDA earned a corner in the 12th minute, but the Ivy defense stood strong and blocked multiple attempts.
- VDA threatened again inside the box in the 20th minute, but Logan Marks made the stop before a defender cleared the danger.
- Ella Stanley carried the ball down the right side and played it into the box. After Olivia Woodson’s shot was saved, Jazmin Jackson finished the rebound to equalize in the 32nd minute.
- The hosts regained the lead in the 44th minute with another goal..
- VDA led Richmond Ivy 2-1 at the break.
- Naomi Knight and Sophie Stroud entered the match for Ava Lozada and Shaye Doherty at halftime.
- VDA added another shortly after halftime in the 46th minute.
- VDA extended the lead with a fourth goal in the 57th minute.
- Sunniyah Tucker, Jurnee Durrett-Finney, and Maci Landel entered the match for Stanley, Jackson, and Woodson in the 72nd minute.
- Taylor Shell and Georgia Skelton came on for Keira McCloskey and Emerson Moore in the 79th minute.
- VDA scored again in the 84th minute.
- Virginia Development Academy defeated Richmond Ivy 5-1.
Notable Numbers
- 1: Friday marks the first-ever match between Richmond Ivy and VDA all-time
- 1: Jazmin Jackson scored her first goal with the Ivy.
- 2: Friday marked Richmond’s second match of the season and first in USL W league play
- 3: 2026 marks the clubs third season, playing their inaugural campaign in 2024.
- 3: The Ivy now hold a 3-7-2 record all-time away from City Stadium
Series History
- With the result, Richmond now holds a 0-1-0 record all-time against Virginia Development Academy.
- Friday marked the first ever matchup between the Richmond Ivy and Virginia Development Academy all-time.
- The match also marked the first ever match for VDA, who announced the addition of their USL W League side on Nov. 13, 2025.
- Friday’s match served as VDA’s first home match at Howison Park.
Up Next
- The Ivy return to the River City, hosting Virginia Development Academy at City Stadium on Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. EST. Get your tickets today at RichmondIvy.com and follow all of the action live @RichmondIvysc on Instagram, Facebook and X (Twitter).
