Pre-Match Essentials | Historic Home Opener at Centreville Bank Stadium | Rhode Island FC vs San Antonio FC | Sat May 3, 2025 | 4 PM ET

RHODE ISLAND FC. CENTREVILLE BANK STADIUM. PAWTUCKET. TODAY IS THE DAY!

After 189 long days on the road, battling across the USL Championship and making history, YOUR Rhode Island FC is FINALLY HOME. And not just home, but HOME-home, stepping onto the hallowed turf of our brand-new riverside fortress: CENTREVILLE BANK STADIUM!

TODAY, a new chapter begins. But it’s also a continuation of a proud tradition. From the echoes of Pawtucket FC to the crack of the bat at McCoy, this city has always known passion in the stands. Today, that roar returns, rolling across Pawtucket once more, echoing off the brick mills and rippling down the Seekonk River, loud, proud, and unmistakably Rhode Island.

And guess what? IT’S A COMPLETE SELL-OUT! The atmosphere is going to be ELECTRIC!

We’re riding a wave of momentum, fresh off a dominant 4-1 victory over Westchester SC in the Jägermeister Cup. The goals are flowing, the energy is high, and the boys are HUNGRY to bring that firepower to USL Championship action in front of YOU, our incredible supporters.

Make no mistake, today’s opponent, San Antonio FC, is no pushover. They come in with 15 points from a 5W-0D-2L record and a perfect 3-0-0 on the road. Twice this season gone down 2-0 and clawed their way back to snatch all three points. They lead the league with 13 goals, powered by Jorge Hernandez and Juan Agudelo, and haven’t been shut out in 13 straight league matches. But remember: last year, we went to their house and snagged all three points. Let’s keep that winning dynamic going, because now, they’re in OUR house.

BUT THIS IS CENTREVILLE BANK STADIUM!

THIS IS OUR HOUSE!

THIS IS OUR TIME!

We’ve shown we can score early and often, 10 of our 11 goals this season have come in the first half. Remember that blistering start against Westchester? We’re looking to bring that same intensity, that same relentless pressure, right from the opening whistle. We head into today with 4 points from a 1W-1D-3L record, but now we’re back home, and we know our supporters will be willing the winning ways back in our favor.

The stage is set. The atmosphere will be deafening. The energy will be palpable. This isn’t just another match; it’s a MOMENT. It’s the dawn of a new era for Rhode Island FC.

Vibe Check: Rhode Warriors, welcome HOME. Who’s going to score the FIRST EVER goal at Centreville Bank Stadium?! Drop your predictions, your lineup shouts, your pre-match excitement below! Let San Antonio know they’ve stepped into the Bucket! Whether you’re in the stands, on the bike ride in, tailgating with Defiance, or cheering from home – let’s ride the Tide and crank the energy up to 11. TODAY, WE UNLEASH THE TIDE AT CENTREVILLE BANK STADIUM! VAMOS RHODE ISLAND! #RIvSA #VamosRhodeIsland #UpTheTide

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  • Match Details:
    • Date/Time: Sat, 5/3 at 4 PM ET
    • Location: Centreville Bank Stadium, Pawtucket, RI
    • Timing: Parking Lot / Box Office Open @ 1 PM | Gates @ 2:30 PM | Kickoff @ 4 PM
      • Rhode Riders @ 12:15 PM & 2 PM (PVD Van Leesten Pedestrian Bridge): Group bike rides with hop-on points en route to Centreville Bank Stadium
      • Defiance 1636 Tailgate @ 1:15–2:15 PM (M7 Lot): Food + drink available; prepay $7 (no alcohol) or $10 (with alcohol), day-of $10/$15. All proceeds support future tailgates.
      • March to the Match @ 3:00 PM (from corner of Main St & Roosevelt Ave): Wristband required for group entry—pickup available at M7 before the tailgate closes
    • Kickoff Weather: Approx: 74°. Partly Cloudy. 3% of precipitation. Winds S 16 mph. Sunset 7:47 PM
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    • USL Match Center
    • RIFC Fan Discord
    • Match Hashtag: #RIvSA
    • Match Theme: Inaugural Game
      • The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a free Captain’s Pennant courtesy of Centreville Bank.
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