Rebuilding the Roos
On Rebuilding the Roos, we kick off the Richmond Kickers offseason by recapping the final standings and reviewing key offseason developments. We talk through Coach Capp’s departure, Nick Simmonds being selected third overall in the MLS SuperDraft, and what the newly released league schedule means for squad depth and planning. The episode then shifts to an in-depth look at Richmond’s new signings, breaking down how each player could fit into the team’s structure and what their additions signal about the club’s direction moving forward.
The offseason is officially underway in Richmond, and change is already happening. In this episode of The Final Whistle, we break down the latest Kickers news following a difficult 2024 campaign that ended 13th in USL League One. We discuss coaching movement, a historic MLS SuperDraft moment, the release of the USL League One and USL Cup schedules, and—most importantly—the arrival of several new faces as the club begins reshaping its roster. This episode sets the foundation for what the rebuild could look like as Richmond turns its focus toward 2025.
