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Rhode Island FC
2024 season
Head coachKhano Smith
StadiumBeirne Stadium, Smithfield, RI
USL ChampionshipEastern Conference: 5th place
U.S. Open CupThird Round
USL PlayoffsEastern Conference Champions
Top goalscorerLeague: Albert Dikwa (10)
All: Albert Dikwa and JJ Williams (11)
Highest home attendance5,252 (4 times)
Lowest home attendance3,481 (June 26)
Average home league attendance4,306
Biggest winRI 8–1 MIA (October 26)
Biggest defeatTB 4–1 RI (March 30)
2025 →
All statistics correct as of 3:00, November 10, 2024 (UTC).

The 2024 Rhode Island FC season is the first ever season for Rhode Island FC. The club debuted in the USL Championship, the second tier of professional soccer in the United States.

Preseason

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RIFC announced their first player signing on November 1, 2023,[1] and continued to add players to the team over the course of the winter. By mid-January, the team had announced 15 players under contract, and brought players and coaches together for training camp starting on January 15, 2024.

Training camp was held in outdoors in Smithfield, Rhode Island, and indoors at a facility in North Smithfield, Rhode Island.[2] The team worked out in Rhode Island before continuing on to a two-week session at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, including closed-door friendlies against MLS and MLS reserve clubs. A 6-day training session in Bermuda, capped by two exhibition matches against a Bermuda select team, was held in late February.[3][4] A free friendly against Providence College's men's soccer team rounded out the team's preseason.

High-profile signings including Koke Vegas,[1] JJ Williams,[5] and reigning USL most valuable player and golden boot winner Albert Dikwa,[6] led to high expectations for an expansion team. The team entered the season with projections of making the USL playoffs, and being a contender for a home playoff game at the end of the season.[7]

Regular Season

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March

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The team played its inaugural regular season game against New Mexico United on March 16, 2024, at Beirne Stadium.[8] The game was announced as a complete sellout with attendance of 5,252 people. After falling behind in the second half, RIFC scored an equalizer in stoppage time to finish with a 1-1 draw. The goal was initially credited to Mark Doyle,[9] but was determined to be an own goal scored by New Mexico's Chris Gloster.[10]

After the inaugural home game, RIFC had a two-game road trip to Monterey Bay FC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies. In their initial away game, Albert Dikwa scored the first goal by an RIFC player, following up with a second goal later in the game.[11] Despite Dikwa's brace, the team tied Monterey Bay 2-2.[12] In their game at Tampa, the team took a 1-0 first-half lead, but lost 4-1.[13]

April

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RIFC opened April with a pair of scoreless draws, home against Charleston[14] and Pittsburgh.[15] Goalie Jackson Lee, playing in place of injured Koke Vegas, recorded the first two clean sheets of his career, and was named to the USL Championship Team of the Week for each game.[16][17]

After not scoring or conceding in consecutive games, RIFC scored and gave up four goals in its U.S. Open Cup debut on April 16 at USL League One side Charlotte Independence. In the Third Round cup game, RIFC was tied 3-3 at the end of regulation, and 4-4 after extra time. During the ensuing penalty shootout, RIFC had a chance to win 4-3 in penalties, but ended up losing 5-4 in seven rounds of shots, with Charlotte advancing over RIFC to the Fourth Round.[18] The eight-goal game was the highest-scoring to that point of the tournament.[19]

Once back in league play, RIFC played at Las Vegas on April 20. Goals by Stephen Turnbull and Noah Fuson were enough to secure the first victory in team history.[20] Turnbull and coach Khano Smith were named to the USL Championship Team of the Week for the goal and for the team's first win.[21]

Playing at home against defending champions Phoenix Rising FC, RIFC closed the month with a 3-1 loss.[22]

May

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The team opened May with a goalless draw on the road at North Carolina. Koke Vegas returned from injury absence and recorded his first clean sheet for the team.[23]

On May 10, RIFC announced that New England Revolution midfielder Jack Panayotou was sent on loan to the team.[24] Panayotou played the following day in their game against unbeaten Western Conference first-place Sacramento Republic FC, providing an assist on the team's go-ahead goal.[25] A late Sacramento goal resulted in a 2-2 tie.[26]

On May 23, the Boston Globe reported that team President Brett Luy was leaving the team to take a special advisory position with Fortuitous Partners, the corporation that is developing the team's Tidewater Landing stadium.[27]

The team's final game in May was against second-place Louisville City FC. The goalless draw at home was the first time in the 2024 season that a clean sheet was recorded against the Louisville team.[28]

David Peart, a former cable and sports executive, was named team President on May 31.[29][30] In subsequent interviews, Peart indicated that his top priority for the team was to help raise RIFC's profile and prepare for the opening of the team's new stadium in 2025.[31]

June

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The team began the month of June with their first rivalry game away against Hartford Athletic. The as-yet-unnamed derby[32] featured the two closest teams geographically in the USL,[33] and drew a sellout crowd in Hartford. RIFC scored on a fourth-minute Mark Doyle goal, and held on for a 1-1 tie in the derby.[34]

Upon return to Rhode Island, the team lost to Detroit City FC 2-0,[35] but then started a streak of unbeaten games. In their away game against Memphis 901 FC they took an early 2-0 lead, and held on for a 2-2 tie after an 87th-minute Koke Vegas red card.[36]

In international play away from the team, Jojea Kwizera played for the Rwandan National Team, and Isaac Angking played for Puerto Rico.[37] Kwizera’s goal in international play was the first by an RIFC team member, and was the only goal in a 1-0 Rwandan victory.[38]

RIFC traveled to Kentucky on June 22, and recorded a 5-2 victory over Louisville City FC, setting a team record for goals, in what was reported as one of the most unexpected USL wins of the year. Louisville had been previously undefeated at home. RIFC’s 5 goals were the most ever given up by Louisville in a home match.[39][40] Khano Smith was named USL Coach of the Week, and Jojea Kwizera named to the Team of the Week after the victory.[41]

Four days later, RIFC recorded their first home win, in a 3-0 victory over El Paso Locomotive. The victory came in their eighth home game, after 5 ties and two losses. Jackson Lee’s third clean sheet brought them up to 9th place at the end of the month, one space out of the playoffs.[42]

July

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RIFC opened July with a home game against Indy Eleven. The team came back from a 2-0 deficit with two goals from Frank Nodarse, then a late Isaac Angking comeback goal secured a 3-3 tie.[43] At the end of the game, the team was in 8th place in the standings, the first time they’d been in a playoff position since late April.

The team had a two-game roadtrip to Miami FC and Birmingham Legion, with 3-2 and 3-1 respective victories. Albert Dikwa scored a brace in the Miami game.[44] In Birmingham, Noah Fuson scored in the first minute, and a brace from newly-signed Zachary Herivaux provided the rest of the offense. [45] At the completion of the Birmingham game, the team was on a five-game streak of scoring 3 or more goals.

Upon returning home at the end of July, RIFC beat North Carolina FC 2-1, coming back from another deficit to win.[46]

Over the entire month of July, the team’s three wins and a tie were enough to earn coach Khano Smith the USL Coach of the Month award.[47] The team ended the month on a 7-game undefeated streak.

Postseason

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By finishing fifth in the USL Eastern Conference, RIFC qualified for the USL playoffs. They were the first true expansion team in 5 years to make the playoffs,[48] and missed the opportunity for a first-round home playoff game only by losing a tiebreaker with Indy Eleven.

Their first-round playoff game against Indy Eleven was held on Sunday, November 4. JJ Williams netted a hat trick in his second consecutive game as RIFC advanced with a 3-2 victory.[49]

RIFC traveled to Louisville, Kentucky for their Eastern Conference semi-final game, against Louisville City FC. RIFC was the only team to defeat Louisville at their home stadium during the regular season, and did it again in the playoffs, with a 3-0 win. JJ Williams again scored multiple goals, and Albert Dikwa scored late to seal the victory.[50]

RIFC defeated Charleston Battery 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Championship game on November 17.

Rhode Island played in the USL Championship Game on November 23 against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks. RIFC lost 3-0, and finished the season as Eastern Conference Champions.

Player movement

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In

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No. Pos. Player Transferred from Fee/notes Date Source
1 GK Spain Koke Vegas United States San Diego Loyal Free transfer November 1, 2023 [1]
28 MF United States Conor McGlynn United States Hartford Athletic Free transfer November 8, 2023 [51][52]
5 DF United States Grant Stoneman United States San Diego Loyal Free transfer November 8, 2023 [53]
77 MF United States Amos Shapiro-Thompson United States New York Red Bulls II Free transfer November 9, 2023 [54][55]
14 FW Republic of Ireland Mark Doyle Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic Free transfer November 21, 2023 [56][57]
7 MF Liberia Prince Saydee United States Hartford Athletic Free transfer December 1, 2023 [58]
9 FW United States JJ Williams United States Tampa Bay Rowdies Undisclosed fee December 4, 2023 [5]
18 MF United States Joe Brito United States Union Omaha Free transfer December 7, 2023 [59]
16 DF Brazil Gabriel Alves United States Birmingham Legion Free transfer December 11, 2023 [60]
23 MF United States Marc Ybarra United States Pittsburgh Riverhounds Free transfer December 14, 2023 [61]
15 DF Cuba Frank Nodarse United States Rio Grande Valley FC Toros Free transfer December 21, 2023 [62]
22 GK Australia Jackson Lee United States West Virginia Mountaineers Free transfer December 22, 2023 [63]
3 DF United States Stephen Turnbull United States New York City FC Free transfer December 29, 2023 [64][65]
17 MF Rwanda Jojea Kwizera Canada CF Montreal Free transfer January 4, 2024 [66]
12 DF United States Clay Holstad United States Columbus Crew 2 Free transfer January 12, 2024 [67]
11 FW United States Noah Fuson United States Columbus Crew 2 Free transfer January 16, 2024 [68]
10 FW Cameroon Albert Dikwa United States Pittsburgh Riverhounds Free transfer January 19, 2024 [6]
24 DF Canada Karifa Yao United States Vancouver Whitecaps Free transfer January 23, 2024 [69]
21 MF Ghana Kofi Twumasi United States Atlanta United 2 Free transfer January 24, 2024 [70]
30 GK United States Nate Silveira United States Crown Legacy FC Free transfer February 20, 2024 [71]
19 MF United States Kevin Vang United States Providence Friars Free transfer February 20, 2024 [71]
2 DF United States Nathan Messer United States Providence Friars Free transfer March 13, 2024 [71]
4 DF United States Collin Smith United States New England Revolution II Free transfer March 29, 2024 [71]
25 MF Colombia Kevin Orduy United States Rio Grande Valley FC Toros Free transfer April 25, 2024 [72]
80 MF Puerto Rico Isaac Angking United States Columbus Crew 2 Free transfer April 30, 2024 [73]
8 MF United States Jack Panayotou United States New England Revolution Loan May 10, 2024 [74]
20 MF Haiti Zachary Herivaux United States Tampa Bay Rowdies Undisclosed fee July 3, 2024 [75]
6 DF Germany Morris Duggan United States Minnesota United FC Loan August 9, 2024 [76]
8 MF United States Jack Panayotou United States New England Revolution Loan August 30, 2024 [77]

Out

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No. Pos. Player Transferred to Fee/notes Date Source
8 MF United States Jack Panayotou United States New England Revolution Recall of loan June 4, 2024 [78]
7 MF Liberia Prince Saydee United States Charleston Battery Undisclosed fee June 27, 2024 [79]

Roster

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As of August 30, 2024[80]
No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Spain ESP Koke Vegas
2 DF United States USA Nathan Messer
3 DF United States USA Stephen Turnbull
4 DF United States USA Collin Smith
5 DF United States USA Grant Stoneman
6 DF Germany GER Morris Duggan
8 MF United States USA Jack Panayotou
9 FW United States USA JJ Williams
10 FW Cameroon CMR Albert Dikwa
11 FW United States USA Noah Fuson
12 DF United States USA Clay Holstad
14 FW Republic of Ireland IRL Mark Doyle
15 DF Cuba CUB Frank Nodarse
16 DF Brazil BRA Gabriel Alves
17 MF Rwanda RWA Jojea Kwizera
18 MF United States USA Joe Brito
19 MF United States USA Kevin Vang
20 MF Haiti HAI Zachary Herivaux
21 MF Ghana GHA Kofi Twumasi
22 GK Australia AUS Jackson Lee
23 MF United States USA Marc Ybarra
24 DF Canada CAN Karifa Yao
25 MF Colombia COL Kevin Orduy
28 MF United States USA Conor McGlynn
30 GK United States USA Nate Silveira
77 MF United States USA Amos Shapiro-Thompson
80 MF Puerto Rico PUR Isaac Angking

Competitions

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Preseason friendlies

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On November 20, 2023, Rhode Island FC announced that the Bermuda Football Association would host the team for a week of training from February 23 to 28, 2024. The partnership was spurred by Khano Smith, Rhode Island's manager and a former Bermuda national football team player.[81]

February 7 Orlando City SC 3–1 Rhode Island FC Kissimmee, Florida
  • Lynn 43', 50'
  • Unknown 87' (o.g.)
 Report
  • Unknown 84'
 Stadium: Osceola County Stadium
Note: Closed-door scrimmage
February 13 Rhode Island FC 1–0 New England Revolution II Bradenton, Florida
 Report Stadium: IMG Academy
Note: Closed-door scrimmage
February 25 Bermuda Select Bermuda 0–8 United States Rhode Island FC Hamilton, Bermuda
6:00PM Report
Stadium: Dame Flora Duffy South Field Stadium
February 27 Bermuda Select Bermuda 1–5 United States Rhode Island FC Hamilton, Bermuda
8:00PM
  • Hall
Report
Stadium: Dame Flora Duffy South Field Stadium
March 8 Rhode Island FC 2–0 Providence Friars Smithfield, RI
7:30PM
Report Stadium: Beirne Stadium

USL Championship

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Main article: 2024 USL Championship season

Eastern Conference

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Pos Team
 Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Louisville City FC (S) 34 24 6 4 86 43 +43 76 Playoffs
2 Charleston Battery 34 18 6 10 68 35 +33 64
3 Detroit City FC 34 15 8 11 46 32 +14 56
4 Indy Eleven 34 14 11 9 49 50 −1 51
5 Rhode Island FC 34 12 7 15 56 41 +15 51
6 Tampa Bay Rowdies 34 14 12 8 55 46 +9 50
7 Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 34 12 10 12 41 28 +13 48
8 North Carolina FC 34 13 12 9 54 43 +11 48
9 Birmingham Legion FC 34 13 15 6 44 51 −7 45
10 Hartford Athletic 34 12 14 8 39 52 −13 44
11 Loudoun United FC 34 11 14 9 44 39 +5 42
12 Miami FC 34 3 29 2 26 89 −63 11
Source: USL Championship Standings
Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) head-to-head goal differential; 3) points-per game within conference; 4) total wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) total goals scored; 7) points earned against top four Conference finishers; 8) disciplinary points; 9) coin toss or drawing of lots
(S) Players' Shield winner

Results summary

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Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
34 12 15 7 56 41  +15 51 7 8 2 31 16  +15 5 7 5 25 25  0

Last updated: October 26, 2024.
Source: Match reports

Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334
StadiumHAAHHAHAHAHAHAAHHAAHAAHHAHAAHAHHAH
ResultDDLDDWLDDLDDLDWWDWWWDLWDDWLLWWWDDW
Eastern Conference1011111111881091011111111119898788687568665555
Updated to match(es) played on October 26, 2024. Source: Match reports
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Regular Season

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All times in Eastern Time Zone.

March 16 1 Rhode Island FC 1–1 New Mexico United Smithfield, RI
4:00PM
Report
Stadium: Beirne Stadium
Attendance: 5,252
Referee: Jeremy Scheer
March 24 2 Monterey Bay FC 2–2 Rhode Island FC Seaside, CA
6:00PM
Report
Stadium: Cardinale Stadium
Attendance: 3,359
Referee: Alexis Da Silva
March 30 3 Tampa Bay Rowdies 4–1 Rhode Island FC St. Petersburg, FL
7:30PM
Report
Stadium: Al Lang Stadium
Attendance: 6,001
Referee: Elvis Osmanovic
April 6 4 Rhode Island FC 0–0 Charleston Battery Smithfield, RI
7:30PM
Report
Stadium: Beirne Stadium
Attendance: 3,729
Referee: Joshua Encarnación
April 13 5 Rhode Island FC 0–0 Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC Smithfield, RI
7:30PM
Report
Stadium: Beirne Stadium
Attendance: 3,678
Referee: Olvin Oliva
April 20 6 Las Vegas Lights 1–2 Rhode Island FC Las Vegas, NV
8:00PM
Report
Stadium: Cashman Field
Attendance: 1,943
Referee: Benjamin Meyer
April 26 7 Rhode Island FC 1–3 Phoenix Rising FC Smithfield, RI
7:30PM
Report
Stadium: Beirne Stadium
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: Sergii Demianchuk
May 4 8 North Carolina FC 0–0 Rhode Island FC Cary, NC
7:00PM
Report
Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park
Attendance: 3,187
Referee: Jeremy Flores
May 11 9 Rhode Island FC 2–2 Sacramento Republic FC Smithfield, RI
7:30PM
Report
Stadium: Beirne Stadium
Attendance: 3,974
Referee: Alejo Calume
May 17 10 Colorado Springs Switchbacks 3–1 Rhode Island FC Colorado Springs, CO
9:00PM
Report
Stadium: Weidner Field
Attendance: 8,023
Referee: Greg Dopka
May 25 11 Rhode Island FC 0–0 Louisville City FC Smithfield, RI
4:00PM
Report
Stadium: Beirne Stadium
Attendance: 4,914
Referee: Jeremy Scheer
June 1 12 Hartford Athletic 1–1 Rhode Island FC Hartford, CT
7:00PM
Report
Stadium: Trinity Health Stadium
Attendance: 5,500
Referee: Luis Arroyo
June 8 13 Rhode Island FC 0–2 Detroit City FC Smithfield, RI
7:30PM Report
Stadium: Beirne Stadium
Attendance: 4,108
Referee: Elton García
June 12 14 Memphis 901 FC 2–2 Rhode Island FC Memphis, TN
8:00PM
Report
Stadium: AutoZone Park
Attendance: 2,188
Referee: Matthew Corrigan
June 22 15 Louisville City FC 2–5 Rhode Island FC Louisville, KY
8:00PM
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 9,197
Referee: Kyle Johnston
June 26 16 Rhode Island FC 3–0 El Paso Locomotive Smithfield, RI
7:30PM
Report
Stadium: Beirne Stadium
Attendance: 3,481
Referee: Nabil Bensalah
July 5 17 Rhode Island FC 3–3 Indy Eleven Smithfield, RI
7:30PM
Report
Stadium: Beirne Stadium
Attendance: 4,728
Referee: Ricardo Montero
July 13 18 Miami FC 2–3 Rhode Island FC Miami, FL
7:00PM
Report
Stadium: Riccardo Silva Stadium
Attendance: 1,238
Referee: Luis Arroyo
July 17 19 Birmingham Legion FC 1–3 Rhode Island FC Birmingham, AL
8:00PM
Report
Stadium: Protective Stadium
Attendance: 4,136
Referee: Benjamin Meyer
July 27 20 Rhode Island FC 2–1 North Carolina FC Smithfield, RI
7:30PM
Report
Stadium: Beirne Stadium
Attendance: 4,045
Referee: Eric Tattersall
August 3 21 Detroit City FC 1–1 Rhode Island FC Hamtramck, MI
4:00PM
Report
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 6,862
Referee: Lorenzo Hernandez
August 7 22 Indy Eleven 1–0 Rhode Island FC Indianapolis, IN
7:00PM
Report Stoneman Yellow card 44' Stadium: Carroll Stadium
Attendance: 8,091
Referee: Ricardo Fierro
August 10 23 Rhode Island FC 3–0 Hartford Athletic Smithfield, RI
7:30PM
Report
Stadium: Beirne Stadium
Attendance: 5,252
Referee: Joshua Encarnación
August 17 24 Rhode Island FC 1–1 Oakland Roots Smithfield, RI
7:30PM
Kwizera Yellow card 89'
 Report
Stadium: Beirne Stadium
Attendance: 3,662
Referee: Brandon Stevis
August 24 25 Loudoun United FC 0–0 Rhode Island FC Leesburg, VA
7:30PM
  • Ryan Yellow card 34'
  • Turner Yellow card 87'
 Report
Stadium: Segra Field
Attendance: 4,017
Referee: Thomas Snyder
August 31 26 Rhode Island FC 2–0 Birmingham Legion FC Smithfield, RI
7:30PM
Report
Stadium: Beirne Stadium
Attendance: 3,713
Referee: Greg Dopka
September 7 27 Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 2–0 Rhode Island FC Pittsburgh, PA
7:00PM
Report
Stadium: Highmark Stadium
Attendance: 5,619
Referee: Abdou Ndiaye
September 14 28 Orange County SC 1–0 Rhode Island FC Irvine, CA
10:00PM
Report
Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium
Referee: Trevor Wiseman
September 21 29 Rhode Island FC 2–1 FC Tulsa Smithfield, RI
7:30PM
Report
Stadium: Beirne Stadium
Attendance: 5,252
Referee: Adam Kilpatrick
September 28 30 San Antonio FC 1–3 Rhode Island FC San Antonio, TX
8:30PM
Report
Stadium: Toyota Field
Attendance: 6,620
Referee: Sergii Demianchuk
October 5 31 Rhode Island FC 3–1 Tampa Bay Rowdies Smithfield, RI
7:30PM
Report
Stadium: Beirne Stadium
Attendance: 3,991
Referee: Elton Garcia
October 13 32 Rhode Island FC 0–0 Loudoun United FC Smithfield, RI
4:00PM
Report
Stadium: Beirne Stadium
Attendance: 4,179
Referee: Jeremy Scheer
October 19 33 Charleston Battery 1–1 Rhode Island FC Mount Pleasant, SC
7:30PM
Report
Stadium: Patriots Point Soccer Complex
Attendance: 3,480
Referee: Matthew Thompson
October 26 34 Rhode Island FC 8–1 Miami FC Smithfield, RI
8:00PM
Report
Stadium: Beirne Stadium
Attendance: 5,252
Referee: Elijio Arreguin

U.S. Open Cup

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Along with 15 other teams in the USL Championship, RIFC entered the 2024 U.S. Open Cup in the third round. They played the first ever U.S. Open Cup game in club history in Charlotte, North Carolina against the Charlotte Independence of USL League One. The game ended in a 4–4 draw after extra time, with the Independence advancing to the next round after a penalty shootout.[18]

April 16, 2024 Third Round Charlotte Independence (USL1) North Carolina 4–4 (a.e.t.)
(5–4 p)		 Rhode Island Rhode Island FC (USLC) Charlotte, North Carolina
7:00PM
Report
Stadium: American Legion Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 3,865
Referee: Shawn Tehini
Penalties

USL Playoffs

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November 3 First Round Indy Eleven 2–3 Rhode Island FC Indianapolis, IN
1:00PM
Report
Stadium: Carroll Stadium
Attendance: 7,623
Referee: Joshua Encarnación
November 9 Eastern Conference Semi-final Louisville City FC 0–3 Rhode Island FC Louisville, KY
7:30PM Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 9,510
Referee: Elton García
November 16 Eastern Conference Final Charleston Battery 1–2 Rhode Island FC Mount Pleasant, SC
7:00PM
Report
Stadium: Patriots Point Soccer Complex
Attendance: 5,087
Referee: Calin Radosav
November 23 USL Championship Game Colorado Springs Switchbacks 3–0 Rhode Island FC Colorado Springs, CO
12:00PM
Report Stadium: Weidner Field
Attendance: 8,023
Referee: Ricardo Fierro

Player statistics

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Goals

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Place Pos. No. Name USL Championship US Open Cup USLC Playoffs Total
1 FW 10 Cameroon Albert Dikwa 10 0 1 11
1 FW 9 United States JJ Williams 6 0 5 11
3 FW 11 United States Noah Fuson 8 0 1 9
4 DF 15 Cuba Frank Nodarse 6 0 0 6
5 DF 12 United States Clay Holstad 4 1 0 5
5 MF 20 Haiti Zachary Herivaux 4 0 1 5
7 DF 3 United States Stephen Turnbull 3 1 0 4
8 MF 17 Rwanda Jojea Kwizera 3 0 0 3
8 MF 18 United States Joe Brito 3 0 0 3
10 MF 28 United States Conor McGlynn 1 1 0 2
10 MF 80 United States Isaac Angking 2 0 0 2
10 FW 14 Republic of Ireland Mark Doyle 2 0 0 2
13 DF 2 England Nathan Messer 0 1 0 1
13 DF 24 Canada Karifa Yao 1 0 0 1
13 DF 5 United States Grant Stoneman 1 0 0 1
13 MF 23 United States Marc Ybarra 1 0 0 1
Own Goals 1 0 0 1
Total 56 4 8 68

Assists

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Place Pos. No. Name USL Championship US Open Cup USLC Playoffs Total
1 FW 11 United States Noah Fuson 10 0 0 10
2 FW 9 United States JJ Williams 7 0 0 7
3 MF 17 Rwanda Jojea Kwizera 5 0 1 6
4 FW 10 Cameroon Albert Dikwa 4 0 0 4
4 MF 23 United States Marc Ybarra 4 0 0 4
4 MF 18 United States Joe Brito 4 0 0 4
7 DF 3 United States Stephen Turnbull 3 0 0 3
7 MF 8 United States Jack Panayotou 3 0 0 3
7 MF 20 Haiti Zachary Herivaux 3 0 0 3
10 DF 4 Canada Karifa Yao 1 0 1 2
10 FW 12 United States Clay Holstad 1 0 1 2
12 GK 22 Australia Jackson Lee 1 0 0 1
12 DF 4 United States Collin Smith 0 1 0 1
12 FW 14 Republic of Ireland Mark Doyle 0 1 0 1
12 MF 80 United States Isaac Angking 1 0 0 1
12 DF 15 Cuba Frank Nodarse 0 0 1 1
Total 47 2 4 53

Clean Sheets

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Place Pos. No. Name USL Championship US Open Cup USLC Playoffs Total
1 GK 1 Spain Koke Vegas 6 0 1 7
2 GK 22 Australia Jackson Lee 3 0 0 3
Total 9 0 1 10

Disciplinary

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No. Pos. Name USL Championship US Open Cup USLC Playoffs Total
Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card
1 GK Spain Koke Vegas 1 1 1 1
3 DF United States Stephen Turnbull 6 6
4 DF United States Collin Smith 2 2
5 DF United States Grant Stoneman 5 5
6 DF Germany Morris Duggan 1 1
7 MF Liberia Prince Saydee 1 1
9 FW United States JJ Williams 7 1 8
10 FW Cameroon Albert Dikwa 7 1 8
11 FW United States Noah Fuson 6 1 6 1
12 DF United States Clay Holstad 11 2 13
14 FW Republic of Ireland Mark Doyle 3 1 1 5
15 DF Cuba Frank Nodarse 8 1 9
16 DF Brazil Gabriel Alves 3 3
17 MF Rwanda Jojea Kwizera 8 8
18 MF United States Joe Brito 2 2
20 MF Haiti Zachary Herivaux 5 2 7
21 MF Ghana Kofi Twumasi 3 1 4
22 GK Australia Jackson Lee 2 2
23 MF United States Marc Ybarra 6 6
24 DF Canada Karifa Yao 7 1 1 9
28 MF United States Conor McGlynn 2 2 2 2
77 MF United States Amos Shapiro-Thompson 1 1
Total 97 4 3 0 9 0 109 4

League Honors

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2024 Season

References

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