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RIFC dominates the first round of the Jägermeister Cup defeating Westchester SC. We'll talk about the significance of the result and how it prepares Coach Khano's squad for the historic inaugural match at Centreville Bank Stadium this weekend against San Antonio FC

Head Coach and General Manager Khano Smith reflects on the result in Detroit and what's ahead for Westchester this weekend and the first games at Centreville Bank Stadium

Rhode Island FC Goalkeeper Jackson Lee chats about his recent Open Cup performance, recovery from his injury, and a look ahead to the rest of 2025.

Rio Hope-Gund drops in talk about his 25-day contract with RIFC,

RIFC struggles to find traction after disaster strikes in Detroit. We're going to talk about the highs and lows and then get you ready as the boys in amber and blue get ready for their entry into the Jägermeister Cup this weekend against Westchester SC.

You've got questions, we've got answers.

RIFC proves they can do it on a cold rainy Tuesday night in Lewiston advancing to the Round of 32 to next take on the New England Revolution. But first, they have to figure out Detroit City FC this weekend on short rest.

Midweek games return to the schedule and things are getting ready to cook off in Maine this Tuesday as RIFC enters into Round 3 of the US Open Cup in the first must win game of the season. Who will win the battle for New England Soccer Supremacy? Shawn Fecteau from the Blazing Musket joins to talk all things Portland Hearts of Pine.

Rhode Island FC gets their first win of the season on the road against the Oakland Roots. Is this a sign of things to come or was this a flash in the pan moment for RIFC?

RIFC President David Peart joins the podcast to talk all things Centreville Bank Stadium. #AnchorsUp

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RIFC get's shutdown against Loudoun leaving fans wondering if this was the worst performance in club history. We'll pick apart why that might not be the case and get you ready for the team's longest journey of the season out to Oakland Coliseum this Saturday.

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Rhode Island FC grabs their first point of the season after a 2-2 draw against Phoenix Rising that had fans feeling like points were left on the table. Next, RIFC heads down to take on Loudoun United, a team no one could figure out last season. We're going to get you ready for that game and why things might be different this time around.

Pro/Rel is officially here! We'll unpack the first loss of the season and why it's not as dire as you think. Then, we'll get you ready for Phoenix Rising.

You've got questions, we've got answers.

It's game week 2 in the USL Championship and Rhode Island FC hits the road in their first game of the season in a rematch of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Charleston Battery. Is this team ready to repeat success at Patriot's Point or does Coach Ben Pirmann have other plans in mind? Andrew and Connor from Holy City Soundoff join us to discuss.

You've got questions. We've got answers.

The USL Championship kicks off this week, but RIFC sits out the action in Week 1. We're gonna talk Tidewater, some news around the club, and then get you ready for what the rest of the Eastern Conference has in store this season with John Morrissey from USL Tactics.

RIFC wraps up their time in Bermuda with some lessons learned and some questions remaining. We'll cover the results between Hearts of Pine and Bermuda Select before deep diving into the biggest storylines of the year ahead for the boys in Amber and Blue.

Answering your questions from last week.

Lots of new learnings coming out about Tidewater Landing. Plus we'll talk about some preseason results against a certain club in Connecticut, and what pundits around the league believe RIFC will accomplish in their second season.

Answering all of your questions from last week's episode and Rhode Island FC news!

The USL drops a bombshell right in the heart of the soccer pyramid and it's been a busy week for RIFC as we've got signings and goals galore to go over during their preseason time down at IMG Academy. Is this roster complete or is Coach still tinkering? We'll get you prepped for the remainder of the preseason from Hartford to Bermuda as it's just 30 days until the first game of the season.

Answering all of your questions from last week's episode and Rhode Island FC news!

We've got updates about Tidewater as well as rumblings of potential reinforcements on the way. Plus we'll talk discuss the preseason so far and how the team is doing down at the IMG Academy as they prepare for their opening game in just 37 days.

The club enters their second week of the preseason camp and we've got our first look at new faces as well as a re-signing conversation. We'll get you up to date with all of the latest news around the league as it's just 44 days before the first match of the 2025 season.

The preseason officially begins and it's a bit of a revolving door kind of week for RIFC as we see an additional player signed, but lose a fan favorite along the way. We'll get you up to date with all of the latest news as it's just 51 days before the first match of the 2025 season.

It's just 58 days until Rhode Island FC kicks off their 2025 season and we've got stadium updates, player updates, pre-season updates galore to hold you over. Plus a little later we'll have La Banda 401 Leader Gil Enriquez on the pod to share stories from last season

We're back for the new year with a new pod that gets you updated on the transactions completed and some rumors ahead and provide a sneak peek on the most recent rumblings this preseason. Anchors Up!

Rhode Island FC in-game host and Pawtucket native Josh "Flanny" Flanagan joins the pod to reminisce about the 2024 season and how he joined the organization.

Assistant General Manager Sean Carey joins to talk about the season and the effort it took to construct the roster that took this expansion team to the USL Cup Finals and what is in store for the work ahead in 2025. Anchors Up!

The guys talk 2025 schedule release, Jägermeister Cup, and how we will fair before sitting down with Assistant Coach and Director of Goalkeeping Karl Spratt. Anchors Up!

Rhode Island FC Head Coach and General Manager Khano Smith rejoins the podcast to reflect on the season and how a group of players banded together in pre-season to etch their name into history books at the USL Final.

The offseason begins and RIFC announces its initial 2025 roster decisions that sees players stay and others depart. We'll unpack our initial thoughts and then walk through the newest reinforcements to arrive and try to figure out what this team still needs going into next season.

The Rhode Warriors crash out of the USL Championship Final losing 3-0 to the Colorado Springs Switchbacks. Tom Quinlan joins us to revisit the season and look back at the history made.

Players and technical staff weigh in on what it meant to be a part the first ever season of Rhode Island FC.

The USL Championship Final is here as Rhode Island FC travels to the Rocky Mountains to take on Colorado Springs Switchbacks at 12pm EST. Can the burning hot Rhode Warriors reach out and grasp victory? We're going to get you ready for the most important game in RIFC history.

Rhode Island FC Forward JJ Williams jumps on the pod to share how he became a professional soccer player, how his journey through the USL has shaped him into the player he has become, and what the playoffs have meant to him ahead of the ultimate test against Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the USL Championship Final.

The Rhode Warrior saga continues as two teams enter, but only Rhode Island FC emerges victorious, besting the Charleston Battery 2-1 and become the Eastern Conference Champions. Can this team do something the league hasn't seen since 2014?

RIFC accomplishes a second fearless win against the #1 seed that sees Louisville City exit the playoffs in the semifinals for the first time in their club history and see RIFC advances to take on Charleston Battery next. Can this club go the distance and make an appearance in the USL Cup Final? Andrew and Connor from the Howlers and Holy City Soundoff podcasts join us to get you ready for the Eastern Conference Final.

Rhode Island FC Goalkeeper and Captain Koke Vegas joins the podcast to share growing up in Spain, playing in La Liga, why he joined the USL, and what creating a legacy here in RIFC means. Anchors Up and Never Say Die!

RIFC wins their first ever playoff match ousting Indy Eleven 3-2 in a game that saw a second JJ Hat Trick in a row and advances the Amber and Blue to the Semi-Finals where they'll take on #1 seed Louisville City FC. Can this team climb higher? #NeverSayDie

Midfielder Jojea Kwizera stops by the pod to share his soccer journey spanning countries and continents, what it means to play for his national team, and reflect on the RIFC's first season.

We're talking playoffs as RIFC takes on Indy Eleven this Sunday in its debut in the postseason. Can the Rhode Warriors get it done or will Indy have the answers to stop this team on its 6 game unbeaten streak?

RIFC thrashes Miami 8-1 in their last regular season match setting new records along the way and delivering what may be a final gift to fans at Beirne Stadium for Fan Appreciation Night. Plus we'll talk about the rest of the results around the league on Decision Day and predict just how far we think Rhode Island FC will go.

RIFC extends its unbeaten streak to 5 games after a 1-1 draw that breaks the record for all time Draws in the USL. But was that the only record on the night? We'll break down the performance and what it means for the playoff picture ahead and then get you ready for the team's final game of the regular season against Miami FC.

RIFC extends its unbeaten streak to 5 games after a 1-1 draw that breaks the record for all time Draws in the USL. But was that the only record on the night? We'll break down the performance and what it means for the playoff picture ahead and then get you ready for the team's final game of the regular season against Miami FC.

Rhode Island FC Defender Grant Stoneman joins the podcast to talk about what it's like playing for his third USL expansion team, the move to becoming a center back and how defenders have had to evolve in the league. Anchors Up!

Rhode Island FC falls flat in their 6th nil nil draw tying the all time record against Loudoun United FC. Is this the result RIFC wants heading into a potential playoff scenario against a floundering Charleston Battery?

Rhode Island FC Forward Mark Doyle jumps on the podcast to discuss football in Ireland, the ups and downs of experiencing Pro/Rel first hand and why he hopped across the pond to play in the USL Championship. Anchors Up!