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SMITHFIELD, RI– Rhode Island FC (3-3-3, 12 pts) were victorious 3-0 over Tampa Bay Rowdies (1-1-7, 4 pts) on Saturday afternoon.
The match kicked off at 4:30 p.m. ET at Al Lang Stadium to a crowd of 7,000
Rhode Island FC lineup
Rhode Island FC starting lineup: 4-2-3-1 | Koke Vegas, Aldair Sanchez, Grant Stoneman, Aimé Mabika, Frank Nodarse, Noah Fuson, Zachary Herivaux, Clay Holstad, Jojea Kwizera, Maxi Rodriguez, Albert Dikwa
Rhode Island FC substitutes:| Jackson Lee, Taimu Okiyoshi, Rio Hope-Gund, Joe Brito, Amos Shapiro-Thompson, Cole Dewhurst, Karifa Yao
Tampa Bay Rowdies starting lineup: 3-5-2 | Dante Campisi, Laurence Wyke, Forrest Lasso, Aaron Guillen, Blake Bodily, Leo Fernandes, Daniel Crisostomo, Thomas Vancaeyezeele, Ollie Bassett, Endri Mustali, Woobens Pacius
Tampa Bay Rowdies substitutes:| Manuel Arteaga, Nathan Worth, Nick Moon, Joey Skinner, Lewis Hilton, Matheus De Jesus, Alexander Rodriguez, Ethan Bandre
Rhode Island FC availability report
The match kicked off with Rhode Island FC starting from the center circle and swiftly advanced the ball into Tampa Bay’s defensive third
Tampa Bay had the first moment of the match when forward Ollie Bassett unleashed a right-footed shot that was met with a diving save by goalkeeper Koke Vegas in the 1st minute.
Endri Mustali had a massive chance to score for Tampa Bay in the 5th minute when his header went just over the net.
Tampa had yet another chance in the 10th minute when a header by Thomas Vancaeyezeele was saved once more by Koke Vegas.
In the 19th minute, Tampa Bay defender Forrest Lasso was issued a yellow card.
Just two minutes later, in the 21st minute, Tampa Bay defender Laurence Wyke was issued a yellow card.
Koke Vegas made another save in the 25th minute when he shutdown Woobens Pacius from close range.
In the 39th minute, RIFC head coach Khano Smith was forced to make his first change of the match by replacing Jojea Kwizera with Amos Shapiro-Thompson.
Entering the 45+4 minute, Rhode Island took the lead.
That finish? Straight FIRE from Holstad!🔥 #WickedGoodGoal | @capellisport pic.twitter.com/OIpiSgBfl4
— Rhode Island FC (@RhodeIslandFC) May 18, 2025
Midfielder Clay Holstad unleashed a rocket of a shot that went directly into the top corner to make it 1-0 to Rhode Island.
Woobens Pacius had a massive chance to level the scoreline in the 45+5 minute when his shot went high and wide over the bar.
After the initial 45+8 minutes, the match entered halftime with Rhode Island ahead 1-0.
Half Time between Rhode Island FC & Tampa Bay Rowdies.
The second half began with Tampa Bay starting from the center circle and quickly advancing the ball up Rhode Island’s defensive third.
Maxi Rodriguez had the first chance of the second half when his shot in the 57th minute was stopped by goalkeeper Dante Campisi.
In the 58th minute, Tampa Bay head coach Steve Coleman made his first two changes of the match by replacing Endri Mustali & Blake Bodily with Joey Skinner & Manuel Arteaga.
Dante Campisi came up with a massive save in the 62nd minute when he denied Albert Dikwa from close-range.
In the 68th minute, RIFC head coach Khano Smith made his second and third changes of the match by replacing Albert Dikwa & Aimé Mabika with Rio Hope-Gund & Joe Brito.
Just two minutes later, in the 70th minute, Tampa Bay head coach Steve Coleman made his third change of the match by replacing Daniel Crisostomo with Nick Moon
Entering the 73rd minute, Rhode Island added to their lead.
What a strike! Herivaux just lit it up!!⚡#WickedGoodGoal | @capellisport pic.twitter.com/avFXTmoDIt
— Rhode Island FC (@RhodeIslandFC) May 18, 2025
Midfielder Zachary Herivaux tee’d up a right-footed rocket into the top right corner to make it 2-0 to Rhode Island FC.
In the 78th minute, Tampa Bay defender Laurence Wyke was issued a second yellow card. Tampa Bay would play the remainder of the match with 10-men.
In the 84th minute, both teams made changes. Rhode Island FC head coach Khano Smith replaces Maxi Rodriguez with Taimu Okiyoshi. Tampa Bay head coach Steve Coleman replaced Thomas Vancaeyezeele with Nathan Worth.
Entering the 87th minute, Rhode Island added to their lead.
Fuson showing us how it's done!!!🎯#WickedGoodGoal | @capellisport pic.twitter.com/Br76nkWYeB
— Rhode Island FC (@RhodeIslandFC) May 18, 2025
Midfielder Noah Fuson drove down the center of the park and unleashed a long-distant curler to make it 3-0 to Rhode Island FC.
Forest Lasso had a chance to score in the 90th minute when his header was caught and saved by goalkeeper Koke Vegas.
In the 90th minute, RIFC midfielder Zachary Herivaux was issued a yellow card.
Less than one minute later, RIFC midfielder Amos Shapiro-Thompson was issued a yellow card.
After the 90+3 minutes, the match concluded with Rhode Island holding on for the comfortable 3-0 victory.
Full Time between Rhode Island FC & Tampa Bay Rowdies.
Khano Smith and Rhode Island FC (3-3-3, 12 pts.) return home to face Eastern Conference side Pittsburgh Riverhounds (2-2-5, 8 pts) The match will kick off at Centreville Bank Stadium on Saturday, May 24th at 4:30PM EST. For more USL Championship content, you can find it on ESPN+
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