Richmond Ivy SC

Richmond Ivy SC
Full nameRichmond Ivy Soccer Club
NicknameIvy
Founded2024
StadiumCity Stadium (Richmond)
Head CoachRobert Ukrop
LeagueUSL W League
Websitehttp://www.richmondivy.com

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.[1]

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.[2]

Former Richmond United and Richmond Strikers player Madeline McCraken was the club's first hire as the sporting director.[3] On March 11, 2024, the team announced its name as the Ivy in honor of the ivy that grows around the city of Richmond.[4] 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.[5] The Ivy averaged 4,811 fans at home during their inaugural season.[6] The Ivy were led by Kanna Matsuhisa in 2024 with 7 goals in 12 games.[7]

Early years (2025–2026)

In 2025, former VCU and George Mason standout Fred Sekyere was hired to be the new head coach.[8] The Ivy once again won their season-opening match in front of a sold out crowd versus Virginia Beach.[9] Olivia Woodson led the Ivy in their second season with 4 goals.[10]

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.[11] On May 26, the Ivy announced that Rob Ukrop would take over as head coach for the 2026 season.[12]

Ivy posing with the Kick It Forward Cup

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.[13] On Jun 17, 2026 they defeated Racing Power FC USA 1-1, 3-1 on penalty kicks in a friendly.[14]

On July 24, 2026 the Ivy announced that Sporting Director Madeline McCracken departed the club.[15]

Players

2026 Team

Final 2026 Roster

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
0 GK  USA Logan Marks
1 GK  USA Lauren Hargrove
2 DF  USA Ella Stanley
4 DF  USA Gianna Chrapek
5 MF  USA Sophie Stroud
6 DF  USA Taryn Chance
8 DF  USA Mackenzie Fitzgerald
9 FW  USA Jazmin Jackson
11 FW  USA Sunniyah Tucker
12 DF  USA Alexis Pierce
13 MF  USA Jurnee Durrett-Finney
14 DF  USA Naomi Knight
16 DF  USA Kenley Campbell
17 DF  USA Megan Dwyer
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 MF  USA Kiera McCloskey
19 FW  USA Jill Flammia
20 DF  USA Ava Lozada
21 DF  USA Kate Weyer
22 FW  USA Olivia Woodson
23 DF  USA Dakota Brown
24 MF  USA Emerson Moore
26 DF  USA Molly Widderich
27 DF  USA Georgia Skelton
28 FW  USA Maci Landel
30 MF  USA Madison Abi-Saab
34 DF  USA Shaye Doherty
37 FW  USA Lyla Charlet
38 MF  USA Taylor Shell
39 DF  USA Ava Marvin

Richmond United Training Players

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
25  USA Alexis Newman
31  USA Ava Martin
32  USA Annabel Sharrer
33  USA Molly Flammia
No. Pos. Nation Player
35  USA Aliya Cobb
36  USA Meghan Pattern
44 GK  USA Audra Sholtz
45 GK  USA Ava Dodd

Notable former players

Team standings and statistics

Season League Position Playoffs Other Average attendance [a] Top goalscorer(s)[b]
League Pld W L D GF GA GD Pts PPG Conf. Overall Name(s) Goals
2026 USLW 10 4 3 3 17 13 4 15 1.5 Chesapeake Division 4 did not qualify did not qualify 4,022[16] United StatesJill Flammia 4
2025 USLW 10 4 3 3 17 10 7 15 1.5 Chesapeake Division 4 did not qualify did not qualify 4,272[17] United StatesOlivia Woodson 4
2024 USLW 12 6 5 1 24 18 6 19 1.58 Mid-Atlantic Division 4 did not qualify did not qualify 4,811[18] JapanKanna Matsuhisa 7
  1. ↑ Average attendance only includes statistics from regular season matches.
  2. ↑ Top goalscorer(s) includes all goals scored in the regular season.

Coaching staff

  • Rob Ukrop, Head Coach (2026–present)[12]
  • Mac Phillips, Assistant Coach (2026–present)[19]
  • Carter Yeisley, Assistant Coach (2025–present)[19]

Past

Home stadiums

References

  1. ↑ "Pro women's soccer returning to Richmond in 2024". Richmond, Virginia: WRIC-TV. July 16, 2023. Archived from the original on July 17, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  2. ↑ Schwartzkopf, Robin (March 14, 2024). "Ivy Soccer Club Team Announcement". Ric Today.
  3. ↑ Chambers, Paula Peters (May 10, 2024). "Score!". Richmond Magazine. Archived from the original on May 11, 2024. Retrieved August 11, 2026. A new women's soccer team — the Richmond Ivy — prepares for the pitch
  4. ↑ Gonzalez, William (March 13, 2024). "Richmond's USL Women's Soccer team announces branding: Richmond Ivy SC". Richmond, Virginia: WRIC-TV. Archived from the original on July 28, 2024. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  5. ↑ McGinley, Mannion (May 12, 2024). "Ivy win inaugural match in front of sold out City Stadium". Richmond Ivy SC. Archived from the original on July 12, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  6. ↑ McGinley, Mannion (June 29, 2024). "Ivy close inaugural season in front of 5,841 supporters". Richmond Ivy SC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  7. ↑ "2024 Regular Season Statistics". USL W League. Archived from the original on July 9, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  8. 1 2 "Richmond Ivy women's soccer club opens season Saturday at City Stadium". Richmond, Virginia: WTVR-TV. May 9, 2025. Archived from the original on January 16, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  9. ↑ McGinley, Mannion (May 21, 2025). "The Ivy defeated Virginia Beach United 3-0 in front of 6000 fans in Home Opener". Richmond Ivy SC. Archived from the original on May 10, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  10. ↑ "W League: 2025 Player Leaderboard". USL W League. Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  11. ↑ Hayes, Richard (April 1, 2026). "Richmond Ivy SC to Host Racing Power FC USA in Friendly Match". rvahub.com.
  12. 1 2 Frentress, Madelyn (May 7, 2026). "Richmond Ivy set to open 2026 season with new head coach Rob Ukrop". Richmond, Virginia: WRIC-TV. Archived from the original on August 12, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  13. ↑ Frentress, Madelyn (May 9, 2026). "Richmond Ivy beats Lancaster Inferno FC in 2026 season opener". Richmond, Virginia: WRIC-TV. Archived from the original on August 12, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  14. ↑ Allard, Sam (June 17, 2026). "Ivy Defeat Racing Power USA in Heart-Stopping 1-1 (3-1) Penalty Kick Victory". Richmond Ivy SC. Archived from the original on June 19, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  15. ↑ Allard, Sam (July 24, 2026). "Sporting Director Madeline McCracken Departs Richmond Ivy After Three Seasons with Club". Richmond Ivy SC. Archived from the original on August 11, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  16. ↑ Allard, Sam (June 27, 2026). "Ivy Ends Season With 3-0 Victory, Welcome Over 25,000 Fans in 2026 Campaign". Richmond, Virginia: Richmond Ivy SC. Archived from the original on August 11, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  17. ↑ McGinley, Mannion (July 23, 2025). "Season Recap: Year Two in the Books". Richmond Ivy SC. Archived from the original on July 25, 2025. Retrieved August 11, 2026. Reviewing the 2025 season for the Ivy and all 25,000 fans
  18. ↑ Lefkowitz, David (July 1, 2024). "Final Richmond Ivy game of 2024 draws nearly 6,000 fans to City Stadium". RIC Today.
  19. 1 2 "Richmond Ivy Announce 2026 Coaching Staff". Richmondivy.com. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Kimmy Cummings, 34". Styleweekly.com. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
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