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Raising Anchor

Hosts Matthew Entrekin and Jason Carey

A weekly podcast every Monday and Thursday at 8pm about Rhode Island FC (RIFC), the United Soccer League Championship (USL), and all things soccer in Rhode Island. Anchors Up!

  • 20 episodes
  • Updated Today

Episodes20

  • Today · 54 min

    The Switching it Back on Show

    Rhode Island FC reset to take on the Colorado Springs Switchbacks.for the first time since their fateful meeting in the USL Championship Final in 2024. Can RIFC exact some revenge or will Colo Spigs continue to find a way to win against the amber and blue.

  • Yesterday · 1 hr 1 min

    The Heap of a Problem Show

    Rhode Island FC Fall to Birmingham Legion losing 1-0 snapping a 2 game win streak after thunderstorms delayed the game to the following day. Was this result a sign of a team not ready to be a home play off contender? Does Jay Heaps have Khano Smith’s number or was this a case of one mistake being capitalized on?

  • July 31 · 1 hr 51 min

    The Club Invested Show

    Rhode Island FC get set to take on Birmingham Legion on the road this weekend. What reinforcements are on the way for the amber and blue and can they extend their win streak to three games for the first time since 2024 or does the team down in Magic city look to repeat their earlier performance of the season in finding a way to best RIFC one more time this season? We’ve got your preview, plus a lot of news around the league including secret or not so secret investors revealed.

  • July 28 · 1 hr 4 min

    The Beating a Pitt-iful Team

    Rhode Island FC build upon the momentum scoring their first goal and earning their first win in league play against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Was this their best performance of the season despite an injury stricken roster and what will RIFC do as one of the favorites of the team departs for MLS? We're gonna talk about the historic win and then share what we know about the reinforcements heading toward FC Dallas.

  • July 24 · 1 hr 9 min

    The Revolving Door Show

    Rhode Island FC are set to take on the Pittsburgh Riverhounds this weekend. Can RIFC get a result against a team that they have struggled against? We're gonna break down this eastern conference finals rematch and discuss the significance that this game holds over the rest of the season. Returning by popular demand and the fact that Matt is still out on assignment is Producer Torin Kelly,

  • July 17 · 58 min

    The 100th Game Show

    Rhode Island FC gets ready to take on Hartford Athletic in the 8th installment of El Clamico. Does RIFC have the roster strength to take on their derby rivals out of Connecticut in front of home fans that could see them re-enter playoff contention for the first time this season while simultaneously dropping Hartford below the playoff line or do the recent USL Cup Group 5 winners have different plans on the night? #RIFC #RhodeIslandFC #Defiance1636 #USL #NewEnglandSoccer #AnchorsUp #USL #USLChampionship #USLLeagueOne #USLSoccer #LowerLeagueSoccer #AmericanSoccer #SoccerInTheUSA #SoccerPodcast #USLPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #SupportLocalSoccer #SupportLocalClubs #GrowTheGame #ProRelForUSA #GrassrootsSoccer #USSoccer #ThisIsUSL #AnchorsUp #WickedGoodSoccer #RIFCPodcast #TheBeautifulGame #WatchParty #SoccerWatchParty #GameDayVibes #USOC #USOpenCup #NERevs #HartfordAthletic #ONEHARTBEAT

  • July 14 · 51 min

    The Everyone Gets a Red Show

    Rhode Island FC earns two points in their final round of Prinx Tire Cup action drawing 1-1 against Brooklyn FC before winning the additional point in penalties that saw Koke Vegas with an absolutely incredible performance from both inside the net and from the spot. RIFC is now out of the tournament, but were going to break down what this game meant beyond the standings and yes we’re going to dive into the red cards.

  • July 10 · 1 hr 14 min

    The Losing When We Shouldn't Show

    Rhode Island FC fly 3000 miles to get sacked in Sacramento falling to the Republic 2-1 in midweek action that they can’t even dwell on as they’re back to Prinx Tire Cup on the weekend in a match that might not even matter as Brooklyn FC returns to Centerville Bank Stadium. Can Khano Smith turn things around this week and find 3 points with a tired and injured squad or will the amber and blue continue to struggle?

  • July 8 · 1 hr 3 min

    The West Coast Test Coast Show

    Rhode Island FC hold the best of the west to a draw securing one point against Orange County SC in a night that had goals for, goals against and of course rain at centerville bank stadium. Was this game a good pressure test for midweek action all the way out in California or should this team walked away with more than a point? We’ll break down the result plus get you ready for a look ahead to Sacramento Republic FC.

  • July 3 · 1 hr 4 min

    The Explosive Return Show

    Rhode Island FC returns to action after not playing a competitive match in 21 days against Orange County Soccer Club, a team they haven’t faced off against since 2024 that sits at the top of the Western Conference. Can RIFC pick back up where they left off and find their first result in club history against the California side and make fireworks of their own as they celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday or will Danny Stone have other plans on the night?

  • July 1 · 48 min

    The Leo Afonso Show

    Rhode Island FC Attacker Leo Afonso joins the show to talk about his futebol journey, growing up in Brazil, time with RIFC and thoughts on the World Cup.

  • June 23 · 50 min

    The Hamady Diop Show

    Rhode Island FC Defender Hamady Diop joins the show to talk about his soccer journey, his time in the MLS, and how he came to know and love Rhode island. Plus we talk World Cup and all things Senegal.

  • June 16 · 1 hr 3 min

    The Back to Back Show

    If you were watching Brazil/Morocco you missed Rhode Island FC conquer Loudoun United FC 4-1 action on the weekend. We’re going to unpack the statement victory and discuss why this team isn’t higher in the standings, what’s in store for the club during their break in the middle of World Cup and talk a little bit about the largest sporting tournament to ever hit our country's shores.

  • June 12 · 1 hr 8 min

    The Boogey Man Show

    Rhode Island FC head to Segra Field to take on Loudoun United in Championship action. Can Khano and the gang find a way to grab three points and earn their first ever win against the Virginia side or will history repeat itself?

  • June 9 · 1 hr 7 min

    The Still In It To Win It Show

    Rhode Island FC take care of business defeating Westchester 3-0 in Prinx Tire Cup play on the weekend. Was this result enough to restore their hope of advancing further in the tournament or does the journey end here despite the win?

  • June 5 · 52 min

    The Match that Might Not Matter Show

    Rhode Island FC get set to take on USL 1 opponents Westchester SC in Prinx Tires Cup action on the weekend. Can RIFC turn their fortunes around in time to find a path to advance in tournament play? Will Westchester SC finally find a spark to kickoff a rather tepid season so far or have the USL Script writers already penned this as a draw that nobody wants to think about?

  • June 2 · 55 min

    The Coming Up Empty-Handed Show

    Rhode Island FC come up empty handed in Indianapolis falling 1-0 to Indy Eleven. Was this simply a case of one spectacular goal and a hot goalkeeper, or are there larger concerns about turning possession and chances into points?

  • May 29 · 1 hr 22 min

    The Getting Back In the Hunt Show

    Rhode Island FC hit the road to take on the Indy Eleven on the weekend in their first collision this season. Will RIFC be able to find fourth gear and pass this team to find victory lane or will Sean McAuley and company have other plans in store for the amber and blue? John Morrissey of USL Tactics, The USL Show, and Backheeled’s This League! joins us.

  • May 27 · 1 hr 18 min

    The Goals Goals Goals Show

    Rhode Island FC open the floodgates drowning Brooklyn FC 4-1 in a goal fest that saw the amber and blue get the job done at Centerville Bank Stadium on the weekend. Is this a sign of the future for RIFC or is the verdict still not out after besting an expansion team?

  • May 22 · 50 min

    The No Sleep Til Brooklyn Show

    Rhode Island FC take on Brooklyn FC for the first time in club history. Can RIFC find their first win in the month of May or will Brooklyn FC look to make early expansion history at Centreville Bank Stadium on the weekend? Photo Credit: Daniel Chace #RIFC #RhodeIslandFC #Defiance1636 #USL #NewEnglandSoccer #AnchorsUp #USL #USLChampionship #USLLeagueOne #USLSoccer #LowerLeagueSoccer #AmericanSoccer #SoccerInTheUSA #SoccerPodcast #USLPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #SupportLocalSoccer #SupportLocalClubs #GrowTheGame #ProRelForUSA #GrassrootsSoccer #USSoccer #ThisIsUSL #AnchorsUp #WickedGoodSoccer #RIFCPodcast #TheBeautifulGame #WatchParty #SoccerWatchParty #GameDayVibes #USOC #USOpenCup #NERevs #BrooklynFC