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Rhode Island FC returns to the Eastern Conference Final for their second year in a row after laying to rest North Carolina FC 2-0. Is the path to USL Cup Final theirs to reclaim or will Pittsburgh have something to say as the action unfolds this Saturday at Highmark Stadium? John Krysinsky, editor of Pittsburgh Soccer Now and host of Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast joins us.

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Rhode Island FC advance to the semis moving past the Charleston Battery winning in penalties. With all of the upsets across the league, has the path to the cup become wide open? RIFC head to North Carolina FC next, who could be set to play their final game ever after coming off dire news this week that NCFC would be shutting down operations. Will this galvanize a team with nothing left to play for...

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Rhode Island FC's season and unbeaten streak come to an end after losing to New Mexico United. Will the result stifle the momentum for the amber and blue as they get ready for playoff soccer down in Charleston? Or will RIFC run it back in this MUST WIN GAME?

USLPA Executive Director Connor Tobin joins the show to share a history lesson on player rights within the USL and how that foundation is shaping ongoing collective bargaining ahead of the 2026 season.

Rhode Island FC clinch a playoff berth in their second consecutive year as a club after drawing nil-nil down in North Carolina. Next up, RIFC head to Albuquerque to take on New Mexico United under the Friday night lights to kick off Decision Day across the USL.

You've got Rhode Island FC questions. We've got answers.

Rhode Island FC treat a final sold-out crowd to their best game of the season beating the Rowdies 5-0 in a result that has people around the league asking if the Amber and Blue are back right when it counts. Next up, RIFC heads to North Carolina to see just how hot they can get going into the playoffs.

Rhode Island FC Defender Dani Rovira joins the pod to talk about his unique soccer journey starting in Colombia resulting in joining the New England Revolution academy, his extensive time with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, and dealing with his first long term injury after joining Rhode Island FC.

RIFC defeat the Las Vegas Lights in comeback fashion 3-1 to edge back into the playoffs only to find out that none of it would count. We’re going to break down what exactly happened last weekend before Carlos from RBLR joins us to preview the final home game of the season against the Tampa Bay Rowdies.

Rhode Island FC lasso a point down in Texas, but are unable to derail the train gang completely drawing to El Paso Locomotive 2-2 taking RIFC's chances of making the playoffs out of their hands. It’s officially DO OR DIE as the Las Vegas Lights come to town this Sunday.

We recap the draw against El Paso Locomotive, Rhode Island FC making the playoffs, and answer listener questions. Anchors Up!

Rhode Island FC win their 2nd game in a row for just the 2nd time this season beating Miami 1-0. Is this the kind of momentum RIFC need or is there work to do against El Paso Locomotive down in Texas this weekend?

Rhode Island FC overcome their first hurdle in a playoff run defeating Indy Eleven 1-0 in part to some excellent defending and just a little bit of luck. Can RIFC keep up the momentum to lock down their spot in the playoffs and find a way to score against Miami this Friday?

Rhode Island FC defender Hugo Bacharach joins the show to talk about growing up in Spain, his soccer journey in the states, and how he ended up playing for #RIFC.

Rhode Island FC exit the Jagermeister Cup falling to Sacramento Republic in penalties and ending their shot at glory. Can this RIFC season be salvaged in a do-or-die match against Indy Eleven this weekend?

Rhode Island FC fall short in a rain delayed game against Louisville City FC losing 1-0. Was this a bad performance or was there more than meets the eye as RIFC get ready for a must win faceoff against Sacramento Republic in the Jägermeister Cup Semifinals midweek at Centerville Bank Stadium?

Rhode Island FC defeats the Charleston Battery 1-0 in one of their most complete performances of the season. Are RIFC on the road back to excellence or will Lou City prove that the result last week was just a flash in the pan on Saturday?

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RIFC get schooled in the third round of EL Clamico losing 3-0 to Hartford Athletic. Are dark times ahead for the Amber and Blue as they enter the hardest stretch of the season yet? How do we right the ship and what will happened this weekend against Charleston Battery?

Rhode Island FC Defender Rio Hope-Gund joins the show to open up about his soccer journey and what it took to become a pro. Anchors Up!

RIFC is semifinals bound after beating Birmingham Legion midweek on a cold and rainy night 1-0. Next up? The third round of El Clamico this weekend as the amber and blue travel to Trinity Health Stadium to take on Hartford Athletic.

RIFC returns to Jägermeister Cup action after 11 days off as Birmingham Legion return to Centreville Bank Stadium for the first MUST WIN of the season. Can Rhode Island FC find a way to end their scoring drought and continue a deep cup run or will Mark Briggs and the Legion find their first ever win against the Amber and Blue at the worst possible time to ruin a the dream of a cup right here and n...

Scott from Wales joins us for the second edition of soccer talk and Rhode Island cuisine.