Rhode Island FC earns first US Open Cup win

Rhode Island FC earns first US Open Cup win

LEWISTON, Maine (WPRI) — Rhode Island FC held on to secure a 2-1 win against USL League One expansion side Portland Hearts of Pine on Tuesday. A pair of goals in the first half gave Rhode Island its first-ever Open Cup victory. In the 31st minute, Aldair Sanzhez crossed the ball to Clay Holstad, who was wide open at the back post, and he buried the ball into the back of the net to give Rhode Island a 1-0 lead. Three minutes later, Portland strug…

Rhode Island FC ousts Hearts of Pine in U.S. Open Cup

Portland gives up two goals in the first half and loses to USL Championship team Rhode Island FC.

Hearts of Pine suffer first defeat, losing in third round of U.S. Open Cup

Portland gives up two goals in the first half and loses to second-tier Rhode Island FC.

Khano Smith's Rhode Island Win In Cup

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island defeated Portland Hearts of Pine 2-1 away in the US Open Cup third round yesterday [April 15]. Clay Holstand and Frank Nodarse scored first-half goals for Rhode Island; meanwhile, Titus Washington netted in the second period for the home side. Both teams were reduced to ten, with Karifa Yao dismissed in […]

Rhode Island FC defeat Portland Hearts of Pine, Advance to Round of 32 in US Open Cup

SMITHFIELD, RI– Rhode Island FC was victorious 2-1 over USL League One side Portland Hearts of Pine on Tuesday afternoon. The match kicked off at 7:00 p.m. ET at Franklin Athletic Complex. Rhode Island FC starting XI versus Portland Hearts of Pine. Rhode Island FC starting lineup: 3-5-2 | Jackson Lee, Frank Nodarse, Karifa Yao, Grant Stoneman, Aldair Sanchez, Clay Holstad, Taimu Okiyoshi, Zachary Herivaux, Joe Brito, Amos Shapiro-Thompson, JJ Wi…

Portland Hearts of Pine v. Rhode Island FC: Three Thoughts

Photo Courtesy of Portland Hearts of PineRhode Island FC will advance to the Round of 32 of the U.S. Open Cup after downing Portland Hearts of Pine 2-1 in Lewiston, ME. Here are three thoughts from the game.The Blazing Musket is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a paid subscriber.