RICHMOND, Va. — The Richmond 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).
Last Time Out
- Richmond traveled to Manassas, falling 5-1 to Virginia Development Academy in a tough road test to open the 2026 USL W League regular season.
- Jazmin Jackson scored her first goal with the Ivy, capitalizing on a rebound to equalize the game at 1-1 in the 32nd minute.
- The Ivy moved to 1-1 across all competitions, having claimed a 3-2 over Lancaster Inferno as part of the inaugural Kick It Forward Cup to open the 2026 season.
Series History
- Saturday will mark the second matchup between the two clubs, with Richmond holding a 0-1-0 record all-time.
- The two clubs faced off in the 2026 USL W League opener on Friday, May 15 with VDA claiming a 5-1 win in Manassas, Va.
- Saturday’s match will also mark the second ever match for VDA, and first on the road.
Numbers to Know
- 2: Friday marks the second match between Richmond Ivy and VDA all-time.
- 3: Wednesday marks Richmond’s second match of the season.
- 3: 2026 marks the clubs third season, playing their inaugural campaign in 2024.
- 4: Four different players have scored for the Ivy as Jazmin Jackson, Maci Landel, Olivia Woodson and Sunniyah Tucker each found the back of the net through two games.
- 7: The Ivy hold a 8-2-2 record all-time at City Stadium
- 680: Richmond has not lost a match at City Stadium in 680 days, last falling 4-2 to Lancaster Inferno on June 28, 2024.
Forged by Fire & Brick by Brick Kits
- The Richmond Ivy unveiled their Forged by Fire and Brick by Brick kits — a pair of designs inspired by the timeless and enduring architecture of the River City.
- The Forged by Fire Kits will serve as the club’s field jerseys for the 2026 season, featuring Ivy green and burgundy color pathways. At the center of the design is the intricate ivy wrought iron pattern which is integrated throughout the entirety of the kit.
- The Brick by Brick Kits will serve as the club’s goalkeeper jerseys for the upcoming season, coming in two of the club’s core colors: mint green and brick orange. Each kit features a monochromatic style which creates a subtle but poignant brick pattern across the jersey.
- Richmond will debut both the Forged by Fire and Brick by Brick kits on May 9, 2026, at City Stadium as they host the Kick It Forward Cup
The Ivy return to the road, facing Charlottesville Blues FC at Charlottesville HS Stadium on Saturday, May 23 at 6:00 p.m. EST. The game will be broadcast on SportsEngine Play with live updates and links available at RichmondIvy.com or @RichmondIvysc on X (Twitter).
