OUR CREST
A CREST FOR ALL RHODE ISLAND
Our crest is authentic, bold and unique. It should be worn proudly by all Rhode Islanders as a symbol of state pride and love of the beautiful game. It is a crest that stands unique in the North American soccer landscape and proud to be a part of USL Championship men’s pro soccer.
The crest was designed by the Rhode Island creative agency NAIL and it is the result of numerous listening sessions, surveys and community engagements conducted within the Rhode Island community — in addition to the extensive historical research through American soccer historians and local archivists. The RIFC crest embodies many of the themes and concepts that were discussed in depth with Rhode Islanders, who represented a diversity of experiences and cultures. Those themes included:
- Rhode Islanders love for all things state colors, flag and seal…even license plates
- The anchor as a symbol for hope and being grounded in who we are
- Independent in thought; communal in action
- Rhode Island’s connection to the water, both its rivers and coastline
- Rhode Island’s diversity and the desire for inclusion and community building
- The historical roots of soccer in Rhode Island dating back to the 1800’s
- The salty personalities of Rhode Islanders…you know it
- Rhode Island’s shared passion for soccer, fútbol, futebol, calcio, bóng đá, football…or most commonly referred to as the world’s game
