New kits, new faces, new season.

The Steel put out a lineup with several MLS talents.

Matt Real leaps above a Richmond midfielder.

Ayuk slots home an easy tap in to give the Steel the lead.

Sunday’s match was a physical battle.

Mahoney rises to win a header.

Richmond’s attack struggled to create anything all match.

Brendan Allen raised eyebrows in his debut.

Eric Ayuk’s lightning quick feet troubled Richmond’s back line all afternoon afternoon.

The Kickers resorted to long balls from the back all game long.

Battle for possession.

New boy Brendan Allen gets his brace and ices the game for the Steel. 4-1.