RIFC Developing Clutch Gene
WHAT Rhode Island FC returns home to Beirne Stadium to take on Hartford Athletic in Week 23 of the USL Championship season. WHO Rhode Island FC Hartford Athletic WHEN Saturday, August 10…
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Rhode Island Football Club celebrate topping off ceremony at new stadium
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Fortuitous Partners and The Rhode Island Football Club celebrated a "topping off" ceremony today at the Stadium at Tidewater Landing. The Stadium at Tidewater Landing…
Pawtucket to put $250,000 grant toward additional cemetery acreage
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The City of Pawtucket has been awarded an Open Space Grant of $250,000 from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) that will be used to purchase four additional acres of open land for the…
RIFC Returns Home Fighting for Franchise's First Win
= Following Thursday’s U.S. Open Cup draw, Rhode Island FC will travel to North Carolina to face Charlotte Independence of USL League One on Tuesday, April 16 at…
Rhode Island FC Signs Rhode Island Natives Vang & Silveira
Rhode Island FC Press Release Pawtucket, R.I. (Feb. 20, 2024) – Rhode Island FC announced today it has signed goalkeeper Nate Silveira and midfielder Kevin Vang, pending league…
McKee to deliver 2024 State of the State address
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee will deliver his 2024 State of the State address on Tuesday night. McKee released a video highlighting the main priorities that he will elaborate on, including housing, education, and the economy.…
Rhode Island FC announces 2024 season schedule
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island FC announced its full 2024 season schedule on Monday. The team will have its first game on Saturday, March 16 at Beirne Stadium at Bryant University in Smithfield against New Mexico United. "Our fans…
Rhode Island FC signs new midfielder
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island FC said they have signed USL Championship midfielder Marc Ybarra to join the club's roster. The club said Ybarra played in 65 matches for Pittsburgh Riverhounds. "With preseason just around the corner, I am…
RIFC Signs Striker JJ Williams
Rhode Island FC made a surprise announcement during its kit reveal party this evening when it introduced Jerome ‘JJ’ Williams as the club’s first striker. Williams has played with a number…
Meet Chip the harbor seal, official Rhode Island FC mascot
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's new professional men's soccer team unveiled its mascot on Thursday. Chip the harbor seal is the newest addition to the Rhode Island FC squad. The harbor seal is the state's official marine mammal. Chip…
Rhode Island FC to play inaugural season at Bryant University
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- After extended questioning of where the Rhode Island Football Club would play its inaugural season, the club announced Friday they will play at Bryant University’s Beirne Stadium. “This…
Rhode Island FC finds home for inaugural season at Bryant University
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's new professional soccer team has picked its home for its inaugural season -- months after searching for a temporarily location. Rhode Island FC President Brett Luy said Friday the soccer team will play at…
East Providence mayor shoots his shot with Rhode Island FC
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Could Rhode Island's new professional soccer team play in East Providence for their inaugural season? Nearly a week after pitching to bring the club to his city, Mayor Bob DaSilva is continuing to shoot his…
East Providence mayor makes pitch to bring Rhode Island FC to the city for inaugural season
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva said Thursday he would welcome Rhode Island FC to the city for their inaugural season. "We'd be more than happy to be the host community for them for the first…
Rhode Island FC issues statement about construction plans stall
PAWTUCKET R.I. (WLNE) -- After plans to move forward with construction of the Tidewater Landing stalled, the Rhode Island F.C., the soccer team that is expected to move into the stadium once it’s complete, issued a statement to fans and…
Experts warn of 'recession' amidst multiple construction financial woes
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- As financial troubles delay and cancel construction projects across the state, economic experts say we're spiraling towards an economic downturn. Projects like the revitalization of the Superman Building,…
Rhode Island FC names former Major League Soccer player as head coach
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's pro-soccer team now has its coach. Former Major League Soccer player Khano Smith was named as…
Rhode Island FC makes history, sells over 1,000 season ticket deposits in first hour
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- There's a new soccer team in Rhode Island and it's already making history, selling over 1,000 season ticket deposits in the first hour they went on sale. Monday, the United Soccer League Championship unveiled the name…
Rhode Island FC is new name for Pawtucket's United Soccer League team
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- A pro-soccer organization bringing a stadium to Pawtucket unveiled the city's United Soccer League club name. The soccer club will…
Stefan Pryor to resign as Rhode Island Commerce Secretary
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday marks the last day on the job as Rhode Island Commerce Secretary for Stefan Pryor. Pryor was named Commerce Secretary in 2015 under former Gov. Gina Raimondo, and stayed on under Gov. Dan McKee. "I…
Pryor to step down as RI Commerce Secretary Tuesday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pyror is stepping down from the position Tuesday. Pryor, who previously announced he was leaving the post to run for general treasurer, officially offered his resignation date of June 21…
Rhode Island House leaders set to vote on $13.6 billion state budget
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island House leaders are set to vote Thursday on the 2023 state budget. Gov. Dan McKee released the state's $13.6 billion budget earlier this year. In the budget, the governor highlights no tax increases, school…
Discussions to continue about possible Pawtucket soccer stadium
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Discussions will continue Tuesday in an attempt to move forward with the Tidewater Landing project in Pawtucket. The cost is much more than originally slated for. Originally, the budget was set for $83 million dollars --…
Car tax elimination highlights Rhode Island's $13.6B budget proposal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island House leaders unveiled the state's $13.6 billion budget Thursday night. The proposal contains no tax hikes and no elimination of state programs. "This is a very good budded,…
