2022 Richmond Kickers season
The 2022 Richmond Kickers season was the club's 30th season of existence, their fourth season in USL League One, and their 18th season in the third tier of American soccer. The Kickers were led by third-year head coach, Darren Sawatzky. The USL League One season started on April 2 and concluded on October 15, 2022.
| 2022 season | ||||
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| Owner | 22 Holdings, LLC | |||
| Head coach | Darren Sawatzky | |||
| Stadium | City Stadium | |||
| USL League One | 1st | |||
| USL1 Playoffs | Semifinalist | |||
| U.S. Open Cup | Fourth round | |||
| Top goalscorer | League: Terzaghi (18) All: Terzaghi (19) | |||
| Highest home attendance | 6,000 vs. GVL (October 15) | |||
| Lowest home attendance | 2,011 vs. CHA (April 9) | |||
| Average home league attendance | 3,173 | |||
| Biggest win | 4–0 vs. TUC (April 2) | |||
| Biggest defeat | 1–5 vs. CLT (May 11, USOC) | |||
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The Kickers had their strongest regular season showing since 2013, winning the USL League One regular season title. The Kickers finished the season with 51 total points, five clear of second place, with 14 wins, seven losses, and nine draws. Striker, Emiliano Terzaghi, for the third season, led the Kickers and USL League One in goals with 18 goals.
Outside of USL League One, the Kickers participated in the 2022 U.S. Open Cup, and the 2022 USL League One Playoffs, for their first-place finish during the regular season. The Kickers reached the fourth round of the Open Cup, before losing to Major League Soccer expansion side, Charlotte FC. The Kickers will begin the Playoffs in the semifinal round on October 29.