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

This was the first season since 1996 that the Kickers played in the third division of American soccer.

The season was noted for the Kickers winning a regular season and postseason championship.

It was the Kickers' second ever league championship, and their first since 1995.

It was also their second regular season championship, their first since 2001.