Rhode Island FC Picks up Second-Straight Win, 3-1 at Brooklyn FC

October 3, 2026 - PAWTUCKET, R.I. - Rhode Island FC took a massive leap in the Eastern Conference standings on Saturday, moving up to fifth place with a dominant 3-1 win at Brooklyn FC. Goals from Amos Shapiro-Thompson, Karifa Yao and Nick Scardina gave RIFC its second-straight win at a crucial time, putting it within one point of a top-four home playoff spot with four games remaining in the regular season. It did not take long for Rhode Island FC (11W-10L-5T) to rip the game open, taking the lead in a specta... Full Story

Football Runs Deep in Rhode Island

October 2, 2026 - ARLINGTON, TX - As the UFL prepares to land in Rhode Island in 2027, football has a long history in the Ocean State, including an NFL Championship. In fact, one of the earliest college football programs began in the 1870s. Now, nearly 150 years later, a new professional franchise is set for its debut. On September 23, 2026, the United Football League announced its two newest markets for the 2027 spring season, which included Rhode Island. The Rhode Island franchise will play its games at Cen... Full Story

Rhode Island FC Takes First-Ever Trip to Brooklyn FC Tomorrow

October 2, 2026 - Rhode Island FC travels to Maimonides Park to take on Brooklyn FC in Week 31 of the 2026 USL Championship season. WHO Brooklyn FC Rhode Island FC WHEN Saturday, Oct. 3 7:00 p.m. ET WHERE Maimonides Park 1904 Surf Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11224 BROADCAST NESN, ESPN Select RADIO 790 The Score (WPRV 790 AM) GAME PREVIEW A difficult inaugural season for Brooklyn FC met its fate on Wednesday, as a 3-1 home loss to Detroit City FC officially eliminated it fro... Full Story

Game Preview: Rhode Island FC at Brooklyn FC: October 3, 2026

October 2, 2026 - Rhode Island FC took a huge leap toward a third-straight playoff berth with a 1-0 win over Indy Eleven on Wednesday, but it still has work to do on a quick turnaround as it looks to carry its momentum into Brooklyn FC on Saturday. The Ocean State club will travel to Maimonides Park for the first time after facing the expansion club twice at Centreville Bank Stadium this year, highlighted by a dominant 4-1 win in the regular season on May 23. After rising above Indy to seventh place in the Easter... Full Story

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• Rhode Island FC Battles to Crucial 1-0 Win vs. Indy Eleven - Rhode Island FC (USL) September 30
• Rhode Island FC Hosts Indy Eleven in Nationally-Televised Eastern Conference Clash Tonight - Rhode Island FC (USL) September 30
• Rhode Island FC Signs Goalkeeper Nate DiLoreto to 25-Day Contract - Rhode Island FC (USL) September 30
• Game Preview: Rhode Island FC vs. Indy Eleven: September 30, 2026 - Rhode Island FC (USL) September 29
• Rhode Island FC Falls 2-0 at Charleston Battery - Rhode Island FC (USL) September 26
• Rhode Island FC Travels to Charleston Battery for Second Leg of Inaugural Breeze Cup Tonight - Rhode Island FC (USL) September 26
• Breeze Cup Preview: Rhode Island FC at Charleston Battery: September 26, 2026 - Rhode Island FC (USL) September 23
• UFL Brings Pro Spring Football to Rhode Island and Centreville Bank Stadium in 2027 - Rhode Island (UFL) September 23
• Jojea Kwizera, Dwayne Atkinson Called up for Upcoming FIFA International Window - Rhode Island FC (USL) September 20
• Rhode Island FC Come up Short in 2-1 Loss to Miami FC - Rhode Island FC (USL) September 19
• Rhode Island FC Welcomes Miami FC Tonight for Portuguese Heritage Night, Presented by Rhode Island Lottery - Rhode Island FC (USL) September 19
• Rhode Island FC Signs Midfielder Kevin Medina to USL Academy Contract - Rhode Island FC (USL) September 17
• Game Preview: Rhode Island FC vs. Miami FC: September 19, 2026 - Rhode Island FC (USL) September 16
• Rhode Island FC Signs Pair of Major League Soccer Academy Talents - Rhode Island FC (USL) September 16
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Rhode Island FC defender Nick Scardina reacts following his goal

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Other cities near Pawtucket, Rhode Island with alternative or minor league teams:

• Boston, Massachusetts
• Foxboro, Massachusetts
• Providence, Rhode Island
• Worcester, Massachusetts
• Uncasville, Connecticut
• Brockton, Massachusetts

October 3	USL	Rhode Island 3 at Brooklyn 1	Final
September 30	USL	Indy 0 at Rhode Island 1	Final
September 26	USL	Rhode Island 0 at Charleston 2	Final
September 19	USL	Miami 2 at Rhode Island 1	Final
September 12	USL	Rhode Island 3 at Jacksonville 0	Final
September 5	USL	Louisville 1 at Rhode Island 1	Final
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• RIFC trio deliver in pressure-packed win - USL Woonsocket Call (October 2)
• AJ McCarron has a new coaching job - UFL NewsBreak - Birmingham (October 1)
• United Football League expanding to include franchise in Pawtucket - UFL Woonsocket Call (September 24)
• UFL relocates Houston, Birmingham teams to Rhode Island, Colorado, announces expansion plans - UFL NewsBreak - Birmingham (September 23)
• Highlight-reel goal sends Sporting Jax men's soccer to loss - USL Florida Times-Union (September 13)
• Rhode Island FC striker delivers as playoff race heats up - USL Providence Journal (September 6)
• Jeorgio Kocevski, Dane Jacomen lead FC Tulsa to shutout win - USL Tulsa World (August 30)
• RIFC's JJ Williams transfer to Hearts FC - USL Providence Journal (August 25)
• Newcomer lifts RIFC over Colorado Springs in 2024 title rematch - USL Providence Journal (August 9)
• Rhode Island wins 2024 USL Championship final rematch, hands Switchbacks second straight loss - USL Colorado Springs Gazette (August 9)
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