March 2, 2023 – United Soccer League One (USL1) – Richmond Kickers News Release
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Kickers are excited to unveil the 2023 Iced Out Kit from Adidas featuring a white Mi Campeon 23 jersey with custom silver sponsor logos, nameplates, and numbers. Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods returns as the front-of-jersey sponsor, Bon Secours returns as the back-of-jersey sponsor, Prospect Blue returns as the jersey sleeve sponsor, and Nightingale Ice Cream joins as the back collar sponsor.
The Iced Out Kit will serve as the Kickers’ secondary jersey during the 2023 season, with the jersey making its debut when the Kickers play on March 18, 2023, on the road at Charlotte Independence. Featuring a more fashion-forward look, the jersey is designed to not only compliment the players on the field but fans wishing to pair the jersey with streetwear and even jewelry.
“We’re thrilled to unveil the first of our 2023 jerseys that feature incredible local partners,” Richmond Kickers’ Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, Drew Norris said. “Ukrop’s and Bon Secours have worked tirelessly to support us for many years, and we’re thrilled to have Prospect Blue return after a successful inaugural season together last year. And as a front office full of Richmonders with a sweet tooth, having Nightingale Ice Cream join as a jersey sponsor is very exciting.”
Ukrop’s has been a long-time supporter of the Kickers. From their roots as a grocery store started in 1937, to beloved national food manufacturer and a local Market Hall of today, Ukrop’s has always strived to nourish the lives of their customers and their communities.
“Ukrop’s support of soccer began in 1981 with the inaugural Richmond Invitational Indoor Soccer Tournament which attracted top youth teams from outside our region,” commented Bobby Ukrop, Chairman and CEO of Ukrop’s. “We have been pleased to be involved in helping support the amazing growth in soccer in RVA and sports tourism for more than four decades.”
Bon Secours enters their ninth year as a partner of the Kickers. As the Official Healthcare Services Provider of the Richmond Kickers, Bon Secours brings a full spectrum of high-quality sports medicine care and services to both the Kickers’ professional team and youth players, including concussion awareness and management, orthopedic care, sports performance services, physical therapy, safety education, and injury prevention practices.
“We are excited to continue our partnership with the Richmond…