Ricmond Ivy SC is a pre-professional amateur women's soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 2024, the club fields a first team that plays in USL W League (USWL).
History Expansion The United Soccer League announced on July 15, 2023, that Richmond would get an expansion team in the USL W League and be affiliated with the Richmond Kickers of the USL League One.
The Richmond Ivy Soccer Club was formed in 2024 under the ownership of 22 Holdings LLC a group that included former Richmond Kickers player Robert Ukrop as CEO and chairman and several other former Davidson College soccer players.
Former Richmond United and Richmond Strikers player Madeline McCraken was the club's first hire as the sporting director. On March 11, 2024, the team announced its name as the Ivy in honor of the ivy that grows around the city of Richmond. The club's inaugural game was a 1-0 win over the Virginia Maruaders in front of a sold-out crowd at City Stadium on May 11. The Ivy averaged 4,811 fans at home during their inaugural season. The Ivy were led by Kanna Matsuhisa in 2024 with 7 goals in 12 games.
Early years (2025–2026) In 2025, former Virginia Commonwealth Universitt and George Mason standout Fred Sekyere was hired to be the new head coach. The Ivy once again won their season-opening match in front of a sold out crowd versus Virginia Beach. Olivia Woodson led the Ivy in their second season with 4 goals.
On April 1, 2026, it was announced the Ivy would host Portuguese women's soccer team Racing Power FC's United States-based squad in an exhibition match. On May 26, the Ivy announced that Rob Ukrop would take over as head coach for the 2026 season.
The Ivy started the 2026 campaign with a 3-2 win over Lancaster Inferno FC in the inaugural Kick It Forward Cup Charity Match. Returning players Olivia Woodson, Maci Landel and Sunniyah Tucker scored. On Jun 17, 2026 they defeated Racing Power FC USA 1-1, 3-1 on penalty kicks in a friendly.
On July 24, 2026 the Ivy announced that Sporting Director Madeline McCracken departed the club.
Players
2026 Team Final 2026 Roster
Richmond United Training Players
Notable former players Kameron Simmonds: Richmond Ivy (2024–2025) Utah Royals Camryn Miller: Richmond Ivy (2025) Bay FC Kanna Matsuhisa: Richmond Ivy (2024) Kolbotn IL
Team standings and statistics
SeasonLeaguePositionPlayoffs OtherAverage attendance Top goalscorer(s)LeaguePldWLDGFGAGDPtsPPGConf.OverallName(s)Goals2026USLW1043317134151.5Chesapeake Division4did not qualifydid not qualify4,022Jill Flammia42025USLW1043317107151.5Chesapeake Division4did not qualifydid not qualify4,272Olivia Woodson42024USLW1265124186191.58Mid-Atlantic Division4did not qualifydid not qualify 4,811Kanna Matsuhisa7
Coaching staff Rob Ukrop, Head Coach (2026–present) Mac Phillips, Assistant Coach (2026–present) Carter Yeisley, Assistant Coach (2025–present)
Past Fred Sekyere, Head Coach (2025) Kimmy Cummings, Head Coach (2024)
Home stadiums
City Stadium (Richmond) (2024-present)
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