> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://tidetalkri.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Pre-Match Essentials | Rhode Island FC @ Detroit City FC | Sat Apr 19, 2025 | 4 PM ET - URL: https://tidetalkri.com/pre-match-essentials-rhode-island-fc-detroit-city-fc-sat-apr-19-2025-4-pm-et/ - Published: 2025-04-18T19:36:00.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-18T19:36:00.000Z - Author: Patrick McKenna - Tags: Blog, Detroit City FC, Pre-Match Essentials, USL Championship, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-06 22:21, Prematch Essentials **What a wild week for RIFC.** It all started with a cold, rainy Tuesday night in Lewiston, where we made history, securing our *first-ever* U.S. Open Cup win in exhilarating fashion over Portland Hearts of Pine. A big shoutout to *Hearts of Pine* and their supporters, welcoming hosts who brought incredible energy and cohesion for a first-year club. That’s what the Cup is all about. And just when the buzz was settling… we drew the New England Revolution for the next round of the Open Cup. **Mark your calendars: May 7 @ 7:30.** MLS competition from Foxboro is rolling down I-95\. A shot at glory and some serious bragging rights are on the line. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, we’ve got pressing business to handle. **Tomorrow, 4/19 @ 4 PM:** RIFC is back on short rest, hitting the road *again,* our **6th straight away match** to open the season, this time to face 3rd-place **Detroit City FC**. Remember that commanding 3-0 win over Oakland Roots a week and a half ago? We’ve got to bottle that bounce-back energy, because Detroit’s no joke. **Detroit is 3rd in the East** **with 11 points** (3W, 2D, 1L). They’re fierce at home, and their supporters group, the *Northern Guard*, brings the noise and intensity. They had our number last season, shutting us out at home (2-0 at Beirne), and holding us to a 1-1 draw on the road at Keyworth. **Time to flip the script.** The return of **Maxi Rodriguez** to Keyworth Stadium is a major storyline. A Le Rouge legend,142 matches, 36 goals, 15 assists, now leading the charge for RIFC with passion and grit. Rhode Island enters the match in **9th in the East with 4 points** (1W, 1D, 2L), but with **two straight wins across all comps**, momentum’s on our side. The light at the end of this treacherous away gauntlet is getting brighter. We’ve got Detroit, then Westchester, then finally - **home**. To our brand-new, SOLD-OUT Centreville Bank Stadium on May 3rd! **Vibe Check:** *Who’s going to make a name for themselves in Detroit? Drop your lineup takes and score predictions* **Rhode Warriors—let’s do this.** *Time to deliver a smash and grab of our own, right under the shadow of the Joe Louis fist. Let’s snatch 3 points and start climbing that conference table! Wherever you’re tuning in from,* ***let’s ride the Tide***\*. Let’s make it\* ***3 away wins in a row***\*. #VamosRhodeIsland #UpTheTide\* # How to Engage, Prepare, and Follow the Action: - **Match Details:** - **Date/Time:** Sat, 4/19 at 4 PM ET - **Location**: Keyworth Stadium, Hamtramck, MI - **Timing:** Parking Lot / Box Office Open @ 2:30 PM | Gates @ 2:30 PM | Kickoff @ 4 PM - **Kickoff Weather:** Approx: 63°. Mostly Cloudy. 0% of precipitation. Winds WNW 11 mph. Sunset 8:19 PM - **Attend Live:** - [Get Your Tickets Here!](https://seatgeek.com/detroit-city-fc-tickets/usl/2025-04-19-4-pm/17355959?dd%5Freferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.detcityfc.com%2F&ref=tidetalkri.com) - [Know Before You Go](https://www.detcityfc.com/matchday/know-before-you-go/?ref=tidetalkri.com) - **Join Fans for an Away Watch Party:** - **RIFC Official** (with Chip) & **Defiance 1636** @ [The Guild - Pawtucket](https://maps.app.goo.gl/vcwJo9LEbez992QD7?ref=tidetalkri.com) - **How to Watch/Listen:** - **Stream the Match:** - [ESPN+](https://www.espn.com/espnplus/player/%5F/id/394602ea-d771-4489-8ad3-17cdcf86729b?ref=tidetalkri.com) - [NESN+](https://nesn.com/watch/?ref=tidetalkri.com) - **Radio:** - [AM 790 "The Score"](https://www.thescore790.com/?ref=tidetalkri.com) - **Follow the Action:** - [USL Match Center](https://www.uslchampionship.com/detroitcityfc-rhodeislandfc-2494175?ref=tidetalkri.com) - [RIFC Fan Discord](https://discord.com/invite/BeJTUXrFkx?ref=tidetalkri.com) - Match Hashtag: #DETvRI - **Match Previews:** - [Rhode Island FC](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/game-preview-rhode-island-fc-at-detroit-city-fc-april-19-2025/?ref=tidetalkri.com) - [Tide Talk RI - Prematch Lookout](https://tidetalkri.wordpress.com/2025/04/18/the-prematch-lookout-detroit-city-fc-vs-rifc-4-19-2025/?ref=tidetalkri.com) - [FotMob](https://www.fotmob.com/matches/detroit-city-fc-vs-rhode-island-fc/t5y7drg9?ref=tidetalkri.com#4698983) - [FootyStats](https://footystats.org/usa/detroit-city-fc-vs-rhode-island-fc-h2h-stats?ref=tidetalkri.com) - [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.com/spielbericht/index/spielbericht/4520817?ref=tidetalkri.com) **Become an Official Supporter!** - [Join Defiance 1636 Here!](https://www.ridefiance1636.org/become-a-36er?ref=tidetalkri.com) **RIFC Related Podcasts, Shows, and Blogs:** - [Tide Talk](https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalkRI?ref=tidetalkri.com) (Live Stream Podcast) - [Raising Anchor](https://www.raisinganchorpodcast.com/?ref=tidetalkri.com) (Live Stream Podcast) - [Tide Talk RI](https://tidetalkri.wordpress.com/category/blog/?ref=tidetalkri.com) (Blogs) - [Amber and Blue Crew](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0FPBZ%5FjeLbyUbjb%5F2ZSQQ?ref=tidetalkri.com) (Vlog) - [Lighting the Bay](https://www.youtube.com/@LightingTheBay?ref=tidetalkri.com) (Podcasts) **Learn More About Our Squad and Club:** - **Rhode Island FC** - [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhode%5FIsland%5FFC?ref=tidetalkri.com) - [FotMob](https://www.fotmob.com/teams/1597140/overview/rhode-island-fc?ref=tidetalkri.com) - [FootyStats](https://footystats.org/clubs/rhode-island-fc-1071426?ref=tidetalkri.com) - [FBRef](https://fbref.com/en/squads/a568f421/Rhode-Island-FC-Stats?ref=tidetalkri.com) - [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.us/rhode-island-fc/startseite/verein/103722?ref=tidetalkri.com) - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/RhodeIslandFC/?ref=tidetalkri.com): r/RhodeIslandFC - Supporters Group: - [Defiance 1636](https://www.ridefiance1636.org/?ref=tidetalkri.com) **Learn More About Our Opponent:** - **Detroit City FC** - [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit%5FCity%5FFC?ref=tidetalkri.com) - [FotMob](https://www.fotmob.com/teams/540855/overview/detroit-city-fc?ref=tidetalkri.com) - [FootyStats](https://footystats.org/clubs/detroit-city-fc-667348?ref=tidetalkri.com) - [FBRef](https://fbref.com/en/squads/a2e0ad49/Detroit-City-Stats?ref=tidetalkri.com) - [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.com/detroit-city-fc/startseite/verein/38647/saison%5Fid/2024?ref=tidetalkri.com) - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Detroitcityfc/?ref=tidetalkri.com): r/DetroitCityFC - Supporters Group: - [Northern Guard](https://www.noonelikes.us/?ref=tidetalkri.com) - Keyworth Casuals - Rouge Vendetta ***For the Fans, By the Fans***: **Tide Talk RI** is a collaborative media partnership for Rhode Island FC fans. It features a team of dedicated content creators producing podcasts, live streams, videos, written articles, blog posts, and open forum discussions with other fans. Ride the tide at [www.TideTalkRI.com](http://www.tidetalkri.com/?ref=tidetalkri.com)