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If you were watching Brazil/Morocco you missed Rhode Island FC conquer Loudoun United FC 4-1 action on the weekend. We're going to unpack the statement victory and discuss why this team isn't higher in the standings, what's in store for the club during their break in the middle of World Cup and talk a little bit about the largest sporting tournament to ever hit our country's shores.
Rhode Island FC head to Segra Field to take on Loudoun United in Championship action. Can Khano and the gang find a way to grab three points and earn their first ever win against the Virginia side or will history repeat itself?
Rhode Island's own Andy Deossa of Apple TV joins Nick to talk all things USMNT, New England Revolution, Rhode Island FC and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rhode Island FC take care of business defeating Westchester 3-0 in Prinx Tire Cup play on the weekend. Was this result enough to restore their hope of advancing further in the tournament or does the journey end here despite the win?
Rhode Island FC get set to take on USL 1 opponents Westchester SC in Prinx Tires Cup action on the weekend. Can RIFC turn their fortunes around in time to find a path to advance in tournament play? Will Westchester SC finally find a spark to kickoff a rather tepid season so far or have the USL Script writers already penned this as a draw that nobody wants to think about?
Rhode Island FC come up empty handed in Indianapolis falling 1-0 to Indy Eleven. Was this simply a case of one spectacular goal and a hot goalkeeper, or are there larger concerns about turning possession and chances into points?
Rhode Island FC hit the road to take on the Indy Eleven on the weekend in their first collision this season. Will RIFC be able to find fourth gear and pass this team to find victory lane or will Sean McAuley and company have other plans in store for the amber and blue? John Morrissey of USL Tactics, The USL Show, and Backheeled's This League! joins us.
Rhode Island FC open the floodgates drowning Brooklyn FC 4-1 in a goal fest that saw the amber and blue get the job done at Centerville Bank Stadium on the weekend. Is this a sign of the future for RIFC or is the verdict still not out after besting an expansion team?
Rhode Island FC take on Brooklyn FC for the first time in club history. Can RIFC find their first win in the month of May or will Brooklyn FC look to make early expansion history at Centreville Bank Stadium on the weekend?Photo Credit: Daniel Chace#RIFC #RhodeIslandFC #Defiance1636 #USL #NewEnglandSoccer #AnchorsUp #USL #USLChampionship #USLLeagueOne #USLSoccer #LowerLeagueSoccer #AmericanSoccer #SoccerInTheUSA #SoccerPodcast #USLPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #SupportLocalSoccer #SupportLocalClubs #GrowTheGame #ProRelForUSA #GrassrootsSoccer #USSoccer #ThisIsUSL #AnchorsUp #WickedGoodSoccer #RIFCPodcast #TheBeautifulGame #WatchParty #SoccerWatchParty #GameDayVibes #USOC #USOpenCup #NERevs #BrooklynFC
Rhode Island FC get a flat tire on the road against the Portland Hearts of Pine falling 2-1 to early goals that had RIFC chasing the entire match and despite the pedal to the medal, came up short in Prinx Tires Cup action. We're going to talk about the result and see if RIFC have already crashed out of this tournament as well as the rumblings taking place beyond the pitch.Photo Credit: Dan Chace#RIFC #RhodeIslandFC #Defiance1636 #USL #NewEnglandSoccer #AnchorsUp #USL #USLChampionship #USLLeagueOne #USLSoccer #LowerLeagueSoccer #AmericanSoccer #SoccerInTheUSA #SoccerPodcast #USLPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #SupportLocalSoccer #SupportLocalClubs #GrowTheGame #ProRelForUSA #GrassrootsSoccer #USSoccer #ThisIsUSL #AnchorsUp #WickedGoodSoccer #RIFCPodcast #TheBeautifulGame #WatchParty #SoccerWatchParty #GameDayVibes #USOC #USOpenCup #NERevs #HeartsofPine #UptheHearts #PrinxTiresCup
On today's episode of the Sports Pundit Podcast, host Vansa Chatikavanij is joined by Brett M. Johnson, Founder & CEO of Benevolent Capital, Chairman of Rhode Island FC and Centerville Bank Stadium, and a shareholder and director at Ipswich Town.Brett reflects on the development of the $140M Centerville Bank Stadium project in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and explains how the wider Tidewater Landing vision combines sport, real estate, hospitality, and community infrastructure into a long-term economic engine. The conversation explores partnership-driven leadership, the “Who Not How” mindset, and why Brett believes the sports industry is still in the early innings of value creation.Finally, he also breaks down why aligned incentives between clubs and venue ownership matter, how sports assets can create commercial flywheels beyond matchday revenue, and the future of United Soccer League (USL). Timestamps05:00 - Building Benevolent Capital12:00 - Leaning Into “Who Not How”15:00 - The Rise & Rise of Ipswich Town21:00 - Stadium Economics Explained32:00 - Fans and Community Flywheel36:00 - USL's Role in the Multi-Club Ownership FutureAbout The HostsVansa Chatikavanij is Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Present Ventures, an investment firm focused on emerging sports, media, and technology. She previously led strategy at Omise (“Stripe of Asia”) and co-founded OmiseGO Network, reaching a $1B+ market cap. Earlier in her career, she worked at the World Bank across 13 markets and has advised organisations including the World Economic Forum, GSIC powered by Microsoft, and Real Madrid NEXT Asia.About Sports PunditSports Pundit is a community-driven platform for executives working in sport, built around content, events, and conversation. Through its weekly newsletter, social channels, WhatsApp groups, and podcast network, it connects industry leaders across the globe.At the heart of the platform is the Sports Pundit Podcast Network, a multi-show lineup created for sports executives, by sports executives. The network features six domain-specific podcasts spanning innovation, marketing, finance, performance, and media, alongside a conversational companion show, The Pitch. Together, they deliver insider perspectives that live up to Sports Pundit's mission to be “The Voice of the Sports Industry.”Produced by OH SIXThe Sports Pundit Podcast is proudly produced by OH SIX, a content marketing agency specialising in producing digital and social-first content that connects. Trusted by Premier League clubs, F1 teams, and top brands, OH SIX deliver premium content end-to-end, from ideation, working with talent during production and platform specific content to reach audiences on screen.
Rhode Island FC take on the Portland Hearts of Pine in Prinx Tire Cup action on the weekend. Can RIFC continue their winnings ways against the Hearts or will the showdown at Fitzpatrick Stadium have other plans in mind. Shawn Fecteau from the Blazing Musket and Friggin Soccer Show joins us.#RIFC #RhodeIslandFC #Defiance1636 #USL #NewEnglandSoccer #AnchorsUp #USL #USLChampionship #USLLeagueOne #USLSoccer #LowerLeagueSoccer #AmericanSoccer #SoccerInTheUSA #SoccerPodcast #USLPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #SupportLocalSoccer #SupportLocalClubs #GrowTheGame #ProRelForUSA #GrassrootsSoccer #USSoccer #ThisIsUSL #AnchorsUp #WickedGoodSoccer #RIFCPodcast #TheBeautifulGame #WatchParty #SoccerWatchParty #GameDayVibes #USOC #USOpenCup #NERevs #heartsofpine #upthehearts #portland
Rhode Island FC rallies from behind to draw in a significant 1-1 stalemate against the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Is this a positive result or is this a sign of struggles for the amber and blue?#RIFC #RhodeIslandFC #Defiance1636 #USL #NewEnglandSoccer #AnchorsUp #USL #USLChampionship #USLLeagueOne #USLSoccer #LowerLeagueSoccer #AmericanSoccer #SoccerInTheUSA #SoccerPodcast #USLPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #SupportLocalSoccer #SupportLocalClubs #GrowTheGame #ProRelForUSA #GrassrootsSoccer #USSoccer #ThisIsUSL #AnchorsUp #WickedGoodSoccer #RIFCPodcast #TheBeautifulGame #WatchParty #SoccerWatchParty #GameDayVibes
Rhode Island FC get set to take on the undefeated Tampa Bay Rowdies on the weekend. Can RIFC find a way to move past their worst defeat at Centreville Bank Stadium and be first team to hand the beasts of the east their first loss of the season? Or will the Rowdies continue their winning ways?#RIFC #RhodeIslandFC #Defiance1636 #USL #NewEnglandSoccer #AnchorsUp #USL #USLChampionship #USLLeagueOne #USLSoccer #LowerLeagueSoccer #AmericanSoccer #SoccerInTheUSA #SoccerPodcast #USLPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #SupportLocalSoccer #SupportLocalClubs #GrowTheGame #ProRelForUSA #GrassrootsSoccer #USSoccer #ThisIsUSL #AnchorsUp #WickedGoodSoccer #RIFCPodcast #TheBeautifulGame #WatchParty #SoccerWatchParty #GameDayVibes #USOC #USOpenCup #NERevs
Special Edition: The Future of MLS Next Pro Jason is on the road to Pawtucket, Rhode Island for a live Morning Kick Around at Centreville Bank Stadium — so rather than leave you hanging, he's crossing the streams. This episode features the full Morning Kick Around interview with Eben Novy-Williams, deputy editor at Sportico, on KKR's blockbuster investment in MLS Next Pro through the newly formed Hometown Soccer Holdings. Jason and co-host Rob Kerr dig into what it all means for the soccer wars, lower-division soccer in America, MLS valuations, the Vancouver Whitecaps crisis, and what the World Cup might — or might not — do for the game's long-term trajectory. TIMESTAMPS: [0:00:28] — Welcome & road trip intro: Jason heads to Pawtucket for Morning Kick Around live at Centreville Bank Stadium, Rhode Island FC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies, May 9th [0:01:02] — Check out Morning Kick Around on YouTube: youtube.com/@MorningKickAround [0:03:35] — Support the show at patreon.com/thebestsoccershow — World Cup content incoming for Besties, plus Wednesday office hours and the Bestie Slack [0:05:00] — Interview begins: Eben Novy-Williams, deputy editor at Sportico, joins Jason and Rob Kerr [0:05:46] — Why KKR? MLS launched Next Pro in 2022 with a minor league baseball vision — teams in non-MLS cities building a full pyramid. Four years in, most clubs treated it as a sunk cost, not a business. KKR changes that calculus. [0:07:12] — The moat strategy: MLS wants to control the entire pro soccer pyramid in the U.S. — and this deal widens the moat against USL considerably. [0:09:03] — KKR's timeline is likely five years. They want to build the commercial structure, prove the concept, grow the league, then find a successor. From MLS's side, this is Next Pro 2.0. [0:11:25] — The real estate angle: soccer stadium investment in mid-sized cities is as much about surrounding land development as the sport itself — just like minor league baseball. [0:19:33] — A quiet rule change: US Soccer dropped the required controlling ownership stake from 35% to 15%, opening the door to bigger consortiums and more institutional investment across all pro divisions. [0:22:18] — World Cup reality check: hotel bookings are flat, the ticketing process has been a mess, and once the tournament ends, MLS loses its biggest sales pitch. What does the league look like in the rearview mirror? [0:25:44] — Valuation tension: every MLS team is roughly in the top 50 most valuable soccer clubs globally. No pro/rel and a salary cap create cost certainty investors love — but fans see a ceiling on quality. [0:27:00] — The two-tier ownership problem: some owners paid under a million dollars for their clubs. New owners paid $500M. Those groups see the league's future very differently. [0:28:00] — Grant Gustafson and the Vancouver situation: Eben confirms the Gustafson family (Public Storage heirs, Kentucky thoroughbred farm) are the main Vegas-connected group in talks. Phoenix and Indianapolis also mentioned as relocation candidates. [0:34:45] — Find Eben's work at sportico.com and on X at @Novi_Williams Support the Show Join the Bestie community at patreon.com/thebestsoccershow for Wednesday office hours with Jason, bonus podcast feeds, World Cup content, and the Bestie Slack. Or just share the show with a friend — it all helps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rhode Island FC fall for the first in club history to Birmingham Legion losing 3-1 in a match snapping an undefeated streak and leaving fans with the feeling that the dark side won. We're going to break down the match, hear what Coach Khano had to say on the night and get to listener questions in the mailbag.#RIFC #RhodeIslandFC #Defiance1636 #USL #NewEnglandSoccer #AnchorsUp #USL #USLChampionship #USLLeagueOne #USLSoccer #LowerLeagueSoccer #AmericanSoccer #SoccerInTheUSA #SoccerPodcast #USLPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #SupportLocalSoccer #SupportLocalClubs #GrowTheGame #ProRelForUSA #GrassrootsSoccer #USSoccer #ThisIsUSL #AnchorsUp #WickedGoodSoccer #RIFCPodcast #TheBeautifulGame
Rhode Island FC get set to take on the Birmingham Legion on the weekend for Star Wars Night. With a run of form are we seeing our heroes in blue offer a new hope or do the 3 Sparks go rogue and plan to ignite their own resistance against the might of this fully armed and operational RIFC team? Timothy Belin, covering Birmingham Sports, joins us to break down the upcoming match.#RIFC #RhodeIslandFC #Defiance1636 #USL #NewEnglandSoccer #AnchorsUp #USL #USLChampionship #USLLeagueOne #USLSoccer #LowerLeagueSoccer #AmericanSoccer #SoccerInTheUSA #SoccerPodcast #USLPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #SupportLocalSoccer #SupportLocalClubs #GrowTheGame #ProRelForUSA #GrassrootsSoccer #USSoccer #ThisIsUSL #AnchorsUp #WickedGoodSoccer #RIFCPodcast #TheBeautifulGame #WatchParty #SoccerWatchParty #GameDayVibes #USOC #USOpenCup #NERevs #birminghamlegion #hammeringdown
Rhode Island FC grab two points in Prinx Cup Action on a cold rainy night in Hartford first drawing 0-0 before beating their El Clamico opponent in penalties. We'll recap the match and dive into how this might just have been the most exciting scoreless draw in RIFC history. Plus we'll break down how this positions RIFC for the remainder of the group stage before getting to listener questions in the mailbag.#RIFC #RhodeIslandFC #Defiance1636 #USL #NewEnglandSoccer #AnchorsUp #USL #USLChampionship #USLLeagueOne #USLSoccer #LowerLeagueSoccer #AmericanSoccer #SoccerInTheUSA #SoccerPodcast #USLPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #SupportLocalSoccer #SupportLocalClubs #GrowTheGame #ProRelForUSA #GrassrootsSoccer #USSoccer #ThisIsUSL #AnchorsUp #WickedGoodSoccer #RIFCPodcast #TheBeautifulGame #WatchParty #SoccerWatchParty #GameDayVibes #USOC #USOpenCup #NERevs #HartfordAthletic #ONEHARTBEAT
Michael Parkhurst visits SDH AM to break down his thoughts on Rhode Island FC and ATLUTD- and the emotions attached to both...Plus, the question on emotions and mentoring in post-season activity with the playoffs underway in Georgia- does the pace pick up...? Are there emergency mentoring sessions...?And more...
Rhode Island FC pulverize the Charleston Battery 4-0 in a tale of two very different halves. We'll break down the history made, the records shattered and discuss the significance of this string of performances that shine a light on just how serious a threat RIFC is in Eastern Conference. Later, Oliver Scholes of the Blazing Musket help us preview the second coming of El Clamico this season ahead in Prinx Cup action.#RIFC #RhodeIslandFC #Defiance1636 #USL #NewEnglandSoccer #AnchorsUp #USL #USLChampionship #USLLeagueOne #USLSoccer #LowerLeagueSoccer #AmericanSoccer #SoccerInTheUSA #SoccerPodcast #USLPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #SupportLocalSoccer #SupportLocalClubs #GrowTheGame #ProRelForUSA #GrassrootsSoccer #USSoccer #ThisIsUSL #AnchorsUp #WickedGoodSoccer #RIFCPodcast #TheBeautifulGame #WatchParty #SoccerWatchParty #GameDayVibes #USOC #USOpenCup #NERevs #HartfordAthletic #ONEHARTBEAT
Rhode Island FC is back in action after taking the weekend off to face the Charleston Battery midweek at Centreville Bank Stadium before heading into yet another El Clamico against Hartford Athletic in the Prinx Cup on the weekend. We're going to get listeners ready for the game and talk shop around USL.#RIFC #RhodeIslandFC #Defiance1636 #USL #NewEnglandSoccer #AnchorsUp #USL #USLChampionship #USLLeagueOne #USLSoccer #LowerLeagueSoccer #AmericanSoccer #SoccerInTheUSA #SoccerPodcast #USLPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #SupportLocalSoccer #SupportLocalClubs #GrowTheGame #ProRelForUSA #GrassrootsSoccer #USSoccer #ThisIsUSL #AnchorsUp #WickedGoodSoccer #RIFCPodcast #TheBeautifulGame #WatchParty #SoccerWatchParty #GameDayVibes #USOC #USOpenCup #NERevs #HartfordAthletic #ONEHARTBEAT
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Rhode Island FC win their first game in league play beating the literal dead horse in Lexington Sporting Club 3-1. We're going to talk about the importance of this result and the big moments before getting to our Round of 32 preview of the USOC as the Amber and blues next take on the Revolution midweek. Sam Lattof from the Blazing Musket joins us.
Rhode Island FC is the chomping at the bit as they get set to head to Kentucky to take on Lexington Sporting Club for the first time in club history. Can RIFC rein things in and stop horsing around in order to climb the stakes or is this another mane event where RIFC gets left at gate?#RIFC #RhodeIslandFC #Defiance1636 #USL #NewEnglandSoccer #AnchorsUp #USL #USLChampionship #USLLeagueOne #USLSoccer #LowerLeagueSoccer #AmericanSoccer #SoccerInTheUSA #SoccerPodcast #USLPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #SupportLocalSoccer #SupportLocalClubs #GrowTheGame #ProRelForUSA #GrassrootsSoccer #USSoccer #ThisIsUSL #AnchorsUp #WickedGoodSoccer #RIFCPodcast #TheBeautifulGame #WatchParty #SoccerWatchParty #GameDayVibes #USOC #USOpenCup #NERevs
Detroit City FC had a busy week, and Adam breaks it all down in this episode of The Post Match.First, we look back at Le Rouge's hard-fought cup victory over the Flint City Bucks, a result that sends Detroit City FC forward while giving fans plenty to be encouraged about.Then, the focus shifts to Saturday's road match against Rhode Island FC, where Detroit battled to earn a valuable draw away from home. Adam breaks down the key moments, standout performances, tactical takeaways, and what the result means moving forward in league play.From cup momentum to road points, this episode covers everything DCFC supporters need to know from an important week for the club.Drop your thoughts in the comments:How are you feeling about Detroit City FC after this past week?Listen to The Post Game
Rhode Island FC draw an all too familiar score line of nil-nil at Centreville Bank Stadium on the weekend against Detroit City FC. We unpack what went right and what went wrong as well as what exactly is going on with this team as #RIFC continue to drop points at home.
Rhode Island FC shuck the derby wide open defeating Hartford Athletic on a cold rainy Wednesday night that sees them advance to the Round of 32 in the US Open Cup to face off once more against the New England Revolution. Can this win spark the momentum against Detroit City FC as they head to Pawtucket this weekend?#RIFC #RhodeIslandFC #Defiance1636 #USL #NewEnglandSoccer #AnchorsUp #USL #USLChampionship #USLLeagueOne #USLSoccer #LowerLeagueSoccer #AmericanSoccer #SoccerInTheUSA #SoccerPodcast #USLPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #SupportLocalSoccer #SupportLocalClubs #GrowTheGame #ProRelForUSA #GrassrootsSoccer #USSoccer #ThisIsUSL #AnchorsUp #WickedGoodSoccer #RIFCPodcast #TheBeautifulGame #WatchParty #SoccerWatchParty #GameDayVibes #USOC #USOpenCup #NERevs #HartfordAthletic #ONEHARTBEAT
Rhode Island FC continue to drop points after suffering a 2-1 loss against Miami FC down at Mr. Worldwide stadium ending the month of the March winless. How does RIFC change the directions it's heading into with one of the biggest matches of the season this week in Open Cup action against Hartford Athletic.#RIFC #RhodeIslandFC #Defiance1636 #USL #NewEnglandSoccer #AnchorsUp #USL #USLChampionship #USLLeagueOne #USLSoccer #LowerLeagueSoccer #AmericanSoccer #SoccerInTheUSA #SoccerPodcast #USLPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #SupportLocalSoccer #SupportLocalClubs #GrowTheGame #ProRelForUSA #GrassrootsSoccer #USSoccer #ThisIsUSL #AnchorsUp #WickedGoodSoccer #RIFCPodcast #TheBeautifulGame #WatchParty #SoccerWatchParty #GameDayVibes
Rhode Island FC head south to take on THE Miami FC in hotter weather with an even hotter chance of getting all three points that have fans fired up. Could this be the first victory of the season for the Amber and Blue even if it's without the head coach on the bench? We're going to find out.
Rhode Island FC fall 4-2 against Louisville City in a match that had golazos scored, lapses in judgement, tempers flared, and last minute drama unfold for Rhode Island's first away match of the season. We saw a brand new side of the Amber and Blue this weekend and we'll try to find out exactly what that means for the matches ahead.#RIFC #RhodeIslandFC #Defiance1636 #USL #NewEnglandSoccer #AnchorsUp #USL #USLChampionship #USLLeagueOne #USLSoccer #LowerLeagueSoccer #AmericanSoccer #SoccerInTheUSA #SoccerPodcast #USLPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #SupportLocalSoccer #SupportLocalClubs #GrowTheGame #ProRelForUSA #GrassrootsSoccer #USSoccer #ThisIsUSL #AnchorsUp #WickedGoodSoccer #RIFCPodcast #TheBeautifulGame #WatchParty #SoccerWatchParty #GameDayVibes
Rhode Island FC defeat a CD Faialense 4-0 on a cold St. Patrick's Day night treating fans to three brand new goal scorers and the first ever free chicken sandwiches as they advance into the second round of the US Open Cup, but was Head Coach Khano Smith happy about the performance on the night? We'll go over all of that and get you ready for the away match vs Louisville City FC this weekend.#RIFC #RhodeIslandFC #Defiance1636 #USL #NewEnglandSoccer #AnchorsUp #USL #USLChampionship #USLLeagueOne #USLSoccer #LowerLeagueSoccer #AmericanSoccer #SoccerInTheUSA #SoccerPodcast #USLPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #SupportLocalSoccer #SupportLocalClubs #GrowTheGame #ProRelForUSA #GrassrootsSoccer #USSoccer #ThisIsUSL #AnchorsUp #WickedGoodSoccer #RIFCPodcast #TheBeautifulGame #WatchParty #SoccerWatchParty #GameDayVibes
It's time to ship up to Boston! This weekend, FC Cincinnati trek up to New England, the newest hotbed of American soccer. While Vermont Green and Hartford Athletic are winning trophies, Portland Hearts of Pine and Rhode Island FC are winning hearts. Boston Legacy has brought women's soccer back to the Bay State, and the New England Revolution...fired their coach. Okay, so maybe not all of soccer is on fire in New England. We sit down with Caleb from Spotrac and Prost Soccer to discuss the pile of grunt work new coach Marko Mitrovic faces in reinventing the Revs. While Carles Gil and Matt Turner provide a link to the past, will this new influx of youth produce dividends? How will Mitrovic set his team against a offense-starved FC Cincinnati squad? Tune in and trade threads with us, kid! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.
Rhode Island FC is back in action this weekend taking on expansion side Sporting Jax in Pawtucket. Joining us is General Manager Paul Byrne to give RIFC updates about Centreville Bank Stadium and the Know Before Yo Go details you don't want to miss. Also joining us is Sporting Jax Broadcast Director and Play by Play caller Cole Pepper previewing the first ever match up of these two teams.
Earlier this week, in front of a live audience, Globe Rhode Island's Dan McGowan and Alexa Gagosz moderated a panel discussion about what it really takes to start, fund, and grow a small business in Rhode Island. This is a lightly edited recording of that discussion. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt and Jason catch up on recent Rhode Island FC news on and off the pitch including the first ever announcements of comic and music coming to Centreville Bank Stadium. Plus we've got your comments and questions for the season ahead with RIFC PxP radio announcer Tommy Quinlan joining the show. Anchors Up!
It's been a busy week for Rhode Island FC. Games cancelled, matches rescheduled, #wickedgoodsoccer kits revealed, and even more RIFC player signings make this one show you don't want to miss.
Matt and Jason share RIFC Alumni news, new player signings from Minnesota United 2, an update from #RIFC SVP Travis Watkins, and we discuss on if Rhode Island FC will still have their preseason match available to the public after record snow fall.
Matt and Jason share their predictions for the Rhode Island FC season ahead and answer fan questions about everything #RIFC and beyond.
A Rhode Island FC player out, a new player in, injuries to share, rumors to squelch, a president change and preseason results make this one RIFC conversation you do not want to miss.
Welcome to episode 231 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is one of the most ambitious football investors in the world. Brett Johnson is the founder of Benevolent Capital, owner of multiple football clubs including Phoenix Rising, Rhode Island FC, and part of the Ipswich Town ownership group. In this episode: Promotion and relegation in US soccer Why stadiums are the real asset How youth sports is the next big opportunity What it actually takes to build a sports empire from scratch. And much more! SPONSOR: Listeners of the Sports Management Podcast get an exclusive 20% off on SportsPro+ with the code SMPOD20. All you need to do is head to sportspro.com/membership and start exploring today. Time stamps: 00:00 From Analyst to Football Owner 00:20 Why Phoenix Needed a Team 01:17 The 1994 World Cup Thesis 02:06 Why the US Must Perform 03:39 Ipswich's Back-to-Back Promotions 04:43 How to Run a Club Properly 05:26 Why Multi-Club Ownership Wins 06:44 Promotion/Relegation in the U.S. 09:02 Building a $140M Stadium 11:20 Creating a Fan Base from Scratch 14:01 Inside Benevolent Capital 15:32 Why Youth Sports Is the Next Goldmine 22:39 Advice for Sports Entrepreneurs 26:25 The Dark Days in Phoenix 28:13 Almost Losing Rhode Island Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Matt and Jason provide RIFC preseason updates before sitting down and talking with Defiance 1636 President Ervin Vargas about what's coming for the Rhode Island FC's supporter group in 2026.
Matt and Jason dive into soccer news across the country, discuss recent RIFC preseason results and answer all your Rhode Island FC questions in the mailbag.
Matt and Jason return to cover US Open Cup schedules, USL announcements, and some early insight to Rhode Island FC's preseason and first media day. Matt Carvalho from 990WBOB joins the show!
SDH AM kicks off Freestyle Friday breaking down the Trinity Rodman signing with Washington Spirit Beyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst joins to talk everything from Rhode Island FC, mentoring, the challenges, and how to learn through the negative and focus on the messageFort Wayne FC Sporting Director Oliver Gage discusses the build in year one for USL League OneNino Torres alerts us to a troubling story out of PeruPlus, AM news involving John Textor and your weekend preview
Matt and Jason talk about changes to the keeper core as well as more departing Rhode Island FC players ahead of the 2026 season.
Things are changing around the Raising Anchor Studio as we start to prep fans for the changes coming into Rhode Island FC. #RIFC
Jason, Torin, and Matt sit down to reflect on the #RIFC season, performance of players, and impact of Rhode Island FC's 2025 roster announcements.
Jason, Torin, and Matt sit down to reflect on the #RIFC season, performance of players and impact of Rhode Island FC's 2025 roster announcements.
Double Pivot is back with episode four, its second live-recorded episode. Tune in as Andrew and Timmy are joined by the rest of the Tide Talk pod crew (Matt K, Ryan, and Matt H) as they review and predict the upcoming roster decisions. They also review the results of another fan survey where Rhode Island FC fans selected the five words that most reflect their feelings on the 2025 season.Make sure to check out @tidetalkri on Instagram and Twitter, and please thumbs up the video and subscribe to our channel as well! Up The Tide!!!www.tidetalkri.com
Michael Parkhurst joins from Beyond Goals Mentoring to talk about the news of the day and the latest in mentor-mentee relationships...This time, we look at the lessons from Rhode Island FC and apply them to what mentors and mentees can learn from the experience of losing late in a season and the perspective that comes with it