The Final Whistle ep 3

In this episode of The Final Whistle, we sit down with Head Coach Darren Sawatzky to unpack a rollercoaster stretch for the Richmond Kickers. From the thrilling 4–4 draw against Westchester (featuring a dramatic last-minute goal from Josh Kirkland) to the tough USL Cup loss against Louisville City, we dig into what’s clicking and what still needs fixing.

Coach shares insight on the continued rise of Kirkland, the backline struggles that have led to recent high-scoring affairs, and what it means to finally earn a result in Chattanooga — even if it came on a soggy, storm-hit pitch.

We also touch on Beckett Howell’s first start, Nils Seufert’s stunning free kick, and look ahead to a stacked schedule with Spokane, Westchester (again), North Carolina FC in the Cup, and Texoma.

Plus, Coach gives his thoughts on the newly announced friendly against La Liga side CD Leganés — a huge moment for the club and the fans.
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