Raising Anchor

RIFC Stadium Manager Paul Byrne joins the podcast to share with fans what they can expect as a stadium experience and what to know before you go for the inaugural match between Rhode Island FC and New Mexico United.

We’ve got everything from USL and NESN updates, as well as giving you some additional information about the special Season ticket member event where RIFC will take on Providence College and prep listeners for what to expect between the sides before closing out with some season predictions

While in Bermuda, midfielder Kevin Vang and goalkeeper Nate Silveira joined the pod to share what it's like being the first first native Rhode Islanders to sign professional contracts with RIFC.

The guys cover how the Open Cup will unfold, learnings on the different broadcast details announced, and some very special Season Ticket Member news. Plus, there's exclusive discussion about the recent performances in Bermuda you haven’t heard anywhere else including talking about new triallists and some key stars who have gone missing in action.

The Open Cup is back, but it’s on life support, is this the club’s only chance to go after the treble? We’ve got native Rhode Island signings to talk about in the club’s worst kept secret and joining the pod for the first time is RIFC Director of Ticketing, Bryan Kim.

We sat down with RIFC fan and Card Collector App creator Craig Jolicoeur to talk about the coolest new digital trading card system and why Rhode Island FC fans will want to be a part of it.

Matt and Jason share renewed Open Cup drama and an in depth conversation with Breeze Airways that gives fans a first glimpse of what to expect from one of the club’s biggest Anchor Partners. We’ve also got some game coverage updates following Rhode Island FC’s 1-0 win over the New England Revolution 2.

Matt and Jason cover new corporate partnerships, charity telethons, and final updates on Tidewater Stadium Plus the guys share what was learned from Rhode Island FC’s 3-1 loss in its second ever scrimmage in club history against MLS side Orlando City Soccer Club.

No new players? No problem! We've got tons of technical updates to cover and maybe even a recent performance against our less than best friends to the west.

Matt and Jason recap interviews and practice impressions from the first ever media day in RIFC history and discuss Open Cup updates, player signing and what exactly is going on with the effort to name the Derby with Hartford Athletic.