The club played in the USL First Division, which represented the second-tier of American soccer.

The reasons primarily emphasized financial stability, stating that the club would be more profitable in the third division rather than the second.

The Kickers came off a successful 2004 campaign that saw the club finish second in the A-League Eastern Division.

Amassing a total of 17 wins, eight losses and three draws, the Kickers posted 54 points that season, having the third strongest overall record in the league, behind Portland Timbers and Montreal Impact.

The former VCU standout, McColm Cephas lead the team in scoring during the 2004 season, tallying 10 goals.