Raising Anchor

Rhode Island FC Public Address Announcer Justin "JuJu" DeCosta joins the show to share his journey growing up in Pawtucket and how the experience would lead to becoming the Voice of RIFC.

Matt and Jason provide RIFC preseason updates before sitting down and talking with Defiance 1636 President Ervin Vargas about what's coming for the Rhode Island FC's supporter group in 2026.

Matt and Jason dive into soccer news across the country, discuss recent RIFC preseason results and answer all your Rhode Island FC questions in the mailbag.

Matt and Jason return to cover US Open Cup schedules, USL announcements, and some early insight to Rhode Island FC's preseason and first media day. Matt Carvalho from 990WBOB joins the show!

Matt and Jason talk about changes to the keeper core as well as more departing Rhode Island FC players ahead of the 2026 season.

Jason and Matt go over the non-stop signings flowing in ahead of pre-season and share favorite memories of departing forward Albert Dikwa. Anchors Up.

Things are changing around the Raising Anchor Studio as we start to prep fans for the changes coming into Rhode Island FC. #RIFC

Jason, Torin, and Matt sit down to reflect on the #RIFC season, performance of players, and impact of Rhode Island FC's 2025 roster announcements.

Jason, Torin, and Matt sit down to reflect on the #RIFC season, performance of players and impact of Rhode Island FC's 2025 roster announcements.

You've got Rhode Island FC Questions. We've got answers.

The 2025 Rhode Island FC season comes to a close. Hear the players share their thoughts.

Rhode Island FC bow out of the playoffs falling to the Riverhounds in the Eastern Conference Final 0-1.Co-hosts Jason Carey and Torin Kelly join the show commiserate this last match of the 2025 season.

Rhode Island FC returns to the Eastern Conference Final for their second year in a row after laying to rest North Carolina FC 2-0. Is the path to USL Cup Final theirs to reclaim or will Pittsburgh have something to say as the action unfolds this Saturday at Highmark Stadium? John Krysinsky, editor of Pittsburgh Soccer Now and host of Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast joins us.

You've got playoff questions. We've got playoff answers.

Rhode Island FC advance to the semis moving past the Charleston Battery winning in penalties. With all of the upsets across the league, has the path to the cup become wide open? RIFC head to North Carolina FC next, who could be set to play their final game ever after coming off dire news this week that NCFC would be shutting down operations. Will this galvanize a team with nothing left to play for but themselves and fans or is the final nail ready to be put in the coffin? John Morrissey from USLTactics joins us to discuss.

You've got questions. We've got answers. PLAYOFF EDITON

Rhode Island FC's season and unbeaten streak come to an end after losing to New Mexico United. Will the result stifle the momentum for the amber and blue as they get ready for playoff soccer down in Charleston? Or will RIFC run it back in this MUST WIN GAME?

USLPA Executive Director Connor Tobin joins the show to share a history lesson on player rights within the USL and how that foundation is shaping ongoing collective bargaining ahead of the 2026 season.

Rhode Island FC clinch a playoff berth in their second consecutive year as a club after drawing nil-nil down in North Carolina. Next up, RIFC head to Albuquerque to take on New Mexico United under the Friday night lights to kick off Decision Day across the USL.

You've got Rhode Island FC questions. We've got answers.