The Richmond Kickers have announced their initial group of returning players, pending league and federation approval, as the club prepares for its 34th consecutive season in 2026.

The first group of nine includes standout winger Darwin Espinal, as well as Richmond natives Griffin Garnett, James Sneddon, Beckett Howell, Landon Johnson and Josh Kirkland. Some members of the 2025 squad remain in talks to return. 

Players returning under contract are Espinal, Garnett and Sneddon. 

The Kickers re-signed Hayden Anderson, who agreed to a restructured contract, along with Kirkland and Dakota Barnathan. 

The club exercised options on Howell, Johnson and Nils Seufe. 

Richmond finished the 2025 season with a strong showing but fell short of the playoffs, leaving the club eager to build on its momentum in 2026.