Ocean State club heads to Indy Eleven on Nov. 3 for Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (Oct. 27, 2024) – Following the conclusion of its inaugural USL Championship regular season, Rhode Island FC has unveiled its campaign for the club’s upcoming playoff push: Never Say Die. In 34 regular-season matches, Rhode Island FC scored the third most goals in the final 15 minutes (16), recorded the third fewest losses amongst all 24 teams (7), and set the USL Championship record for draws in a season (15).
Ever since RIFC kicked off its inaugural campaign on March 16 against New Mexico United in front of a sold-out Beirne Stadium, the team has refused to give up until the final whistle. The club’s will to Never Say Die has spread deep into the hearts of its unwavering fan base and infected all those who have continued to support the Ocean State’s only professional soccer team.
RIFC enters the USL Championship postseason with the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference and begins its quest for a spot in the USL Championship Final, set for Saturday, Nov. 23 at 12 p.m. ET (CBS). The Ocean State club will make its playoff debut at No. 4 Indy Eleven on Sunday, Nov. 3 at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. While kickoff time for the match has yet to be announced, fans will be able to join in cheering on the team at the Official Rhode Island FC Watch Party at The Thirsty Beaver Hometown Pub & Grub in Smithfield.
Led by Head Coach and General Manager Khano Smith, Rhode Island FC has reached the playoffs in its inaugural season after posting a 12W-7L-15D overall record and earning 51 points. The club is currently riding a six-match unbeaten streak as it makes its way into the postseason.
The 2024 campaign has also been a historic one for striker Noah Fuson, who was presented with the Rhode Island FC Player of the Year award, presented by Breeze Airways, following the clubs 8-1 regular-season finale victory over Miami FC. Following the conclusion of all 12 USL Championship matches in the final weekend, Fuson was also crowned the league’s Golden Playmaker for finishing the regular season with the most assists (10). Fuson ended the season as the only USL Championship player to register double-figure assists in 2024.
In the event that RIFC hosts a playoff match in the later rounds (should RIFC advance past the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals and additional upsets occur), priority access to future playoff tickets will be given to 2024 and 2025 Season Ticket Members. More information on 2025 season ticket memberships can be found here.