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Hosts Matthew Entrekin and Jason Carey

A weekly podcast every Monday and Thursday at 9pm about Rhode Island FC (RIFC), the United Soccer League Championship (USL), and all things soccer in Rhode Island. Anchors Up!

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S4 · E242
August 21 · 54 min
The Getting Back on Track Show
Rhode Island FC prepare for their Saturday showdown as Monterey Bay FC head to Pawtucket in RIFC’s final interconference matchup of the season. Is this a trap game for the amber and blue as they take on the last place team in the west? We’re going to talk about that plus the status of JJ Williams and what that means for the team heading into the back half of the season. Are reinforcements on the way?
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S4 · E241
August 18 · 1 hr 10 min
The Worst Timing Show
Rhode Island FC fall to best team in the Eastern Conference losing 2-0 to the Tampa Bay Rowdies. We’ll breakdown the match, and explain why that isn’t even the worst RIFC headline over the last 72 hours.
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S4 · E240
August 14 · 56 min
The Tackling the Beasts Show
Rhode Island FC head to sunshine state to take on the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Can RIFC find a way to unseat the current Eastern Conference leaders in their own home? And what does this match say about a future playoff match towards the end of the season?
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S4 · E239
August 11 · 1 hr 7 min
The Dish Best Served Cold Show
Rhode Island FC find their revenge defeating the Colorado Springs Switchbacks 2-0 in the clubs first ever win against the western conference opponent. We’re going to discuss the significance of the win, the performance on the pitch and what this means going into the back half of the season.
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S4 · E238
August 7 · 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.
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S4 · E237
August 6 · 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?
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S4 · E236
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.
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S4 · E235
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.
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S4 · E234
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,
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S4 · E232
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
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S4 · E231
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.
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S4 · E230
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?
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S4 · E229
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.
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S4 · E228
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?
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S4 · E227
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.
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S4 · E226
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.
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S4 · E225
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.
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S4 · E224
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?
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S4 · E223
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?
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S4 · E222
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?
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