2023
Raising Anchor Podcast is proud to sit down with Mayor Donald Grebien as we discuss the progress RIFC has made with the Stadium and what it all means to the city of Pawtucket.
Just when you thought you'd be listening to pre-recorded interviews, Matt and Jason get dragged back into the chaos of USL Schedules dropping, MLS dropping from the Open Cup and RGV dropping from the league. The SoccerWarz are here!
There’s two new additional signings joining Rhode Island FC, but how will fans get to the games with the bridge out? Maybe we’ll just have to rely on the new NESN deal. We discuss stadium expansions and what our noisy neighbors in Hartford have been up to. Plus do we have a New England legend joining the team?
Fresh from the Kit Reveal event, Matt and Jason share their thoughts on the first kits released in RIFC History. Plus the team is starting to take shape as we cover multiple player signings and bring you up to speed on rumors around the league.
Matt and Jason are back from their Thanksgiving break getting "RAP fans" ready for all of the most important details for this Monday's Kit Reveal party. On top of that we've got more player announcements and a surprise training camp in Bermuda.
Matt and Jasoncover multiple player signings, impressions from the first ever open tryout in club history, kit sponsors updates as well as the THE official date for the kit reveal party. Plus, they've got impressions from the USL Final including some additional news about the RIFC broadcast coverage in 2024.
Matt and Jason talk about additional partners joining Rhode Island FC, a potential player joining the squad, and RIFC's local broadcast rights.
Matt's on the road, but news about the RIFC's first ever signing can't wait! Tune into learn a few details about the very first player to join the club as well as some rumors about who might be joining next.
Head Coach and General Manager Khano Smith sits down with Raising Anchor to share his journey from player to coach and how he intends to build RIFC ahead of 2024.
Matt and Jason share updates about the upcoming Kit Reveal Event, potential USL player rumors (and the tie-ins that connect them), and break down what fans can expect from the League in terms of expected foul performance.
Matt and Jason one pour one out for the shamble of an organization that are the soccer brothers to the north as we talk about how RIFC can capitalize on the chaos. Plus, we spend time chatting with John Morrissey, THE expert for all things USL as he explains more about the what fans can expect as the club gets closer and closer to 2024.
Things get spooky as Matt and Jason talk about new sponsors including the clubs first ever Anchor partnership. Are the guys ready to lace up their boots and tryout for the club? Plus, we’ve got updates on the leading theory about the RIFC’s mascot.
Rhode Island FC President Brett Luy joins Raising Anchor In a very special sit down to talk about the club, the league, and what to expect ahead of the 2024 season. This is one episode you cannot miss!
After a recent city meeting, tons of news has dropped! The stadium is more than back on track, but is there something shady about how we got there? Additional staff reinforcements have arrived and is one of them maybe the rumored mascot for the club? Speaking of mascots, Jason breaks down some of the best (and worst) around the league. Plus, tryouts have been announced! Will we see future RIFC players come from the sessions? Listen to find out!
Matt and Jason talk about future spring training plans and discuss where our first game match will be and why it’s most likely going to be away. Sprinkle in USL COVID conspiracies and ticket cost confusion and you’ll need your tinfoil hat for this one.
Matt and Jason say a prayer as the San Diego Loyal fold and discuss how RIFC can best make lemonade from lemons the league is handing out as well as discuss the new branding slogan from the club. Also the guys chime in about Beirne Stadium and Matt’s random trip to visit Hartford Athletic and how he lived to tell the tale.
Jason and Matt discuss the first hints of possible player signings from the Irish Premiere League, additional partnerships with RIFC and the second part of our interview with Defiance. Buckle up for a wild (and long) pod!
On this episode, Jason and Matt talk about the big news! Tidewater is back on! And McCoy is well… who knows? In even bigger news, our hosts got the chance to spend some quality time with some of the founders of Defiance 1636 where they learn more about Supporter Groups, their culture and what listeners can expect in 2024.
Tom Brady is buying Birmingham, but which one? In today’s episode, Matt and Jason discuss updates leaking out about a pending pro/rel decision in the USL, how the season ticket stadium selection will work and do a deep dive on kit expectations from manufacturer Capelli Sport. Anchors Up!
In this episode Matt and Jason talk about Coach Khano in the wild sightings, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, technical staff additions to the club, and do a deep dive into the Tidewater development. Find out what companies are likely to be in the running for being the main sponsor for the club, what to expect from the stadium’s design, and if we’ll be able to park boats we don’t own to watch the beautiful game.
In today's episode, we take a deeper diver into the origin (as we know it) of Rhode Island FC itself, how it came to be and who have been the key people standing up the club.
In this episode, Matt and Jason share rookie mistakes made at the beginning of Raising Anchor's journey as they cover the rumors of Promotion/Relegation coming to the league and do a deep dive on the structure of the league Rhode Island FC will be competing in beginning in 2024.
In our first episode and introduction, hosts Matt and Jason discuss stadium woes, what it will be like to play Messi in the Open Cup, Rhode Island’s soccer history, and what the next decade of soccer means to the US! Don’t miss any of it!
A quick PSA for season ticket members and their next steps, or how to sign up today to become a season ticket member. Hurry and act before August 22nd to be a part of history!