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# In a rare event, the Richmond Kickers will host an MLS team Wednesday
- URL: https://www.richmonder.org/in-a-rare-event-the-richmond-kickers-will-host-an-mls-team-wednesday/
- Published: 2026-04-15T01:28:18.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-15T01:28:18.000Z
- Description: The U.S. Open Cup is an annual tournament that pits teams from all levels of competition against each other in a single-elimination format.
- Author: Richmonder Staff
- Tags: Sports

The Richmond Kickers play in USL League One, the third division of American soccer. Wednesday, however, they'll test themselves against a top-tier team.

The U.S. Open Cup is an annual tournament that pits teams from all levels of competition against each other in a single-elimination format.

The Kickers have won their way into the Round of 32, and will face the Columbus Crew on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at City Stadium.

The Kickers have a distinguished history in the event – they won it in 1995, and reached the semifinals in 2011.

[**Read more on the game and the tournament from RVAHub here.**](https://rvahub.com/2026/04/14/preview-kickers-face-mls-side-columbus-crew-in-open-cup-action/amp/)

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