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Rhode Island FC exits playoffs in penalties after a 1-1 draw against the Charleston Battery teapaw.org/i/broadcasts/2POMroyod…

LIVE TONIGHT AT 9PM (and better late than never): We revisit old wounds and recap the @RhodeIslandFC playoff exit vs @Chas_Battery and answer your burning questions in the mailbag. youtube.com/watch?v=0gKFM59a…

In this question I asked Koke what were the positives to take away from the season despite the early playoff exit and how did he feel was the overall season performance.

People are quick to say this is diminishing interest. As probably the only person here who can claim they've reported on this team since day one, I can tell you it really comes down to 4 things: 1. The economy is hurting everyone's wallet and discretionary spending to attend a sports match in person is not a financial stretch to everyone. Even at the most discounted ticket price, a game can average $100 for a family of four before concessions and/or merchandise. That could be a bargain to some or a fill up at the pump or grocery bill to others. 2. The weather did in fact deter a lot of fans from going to games. It rained on all but TWO games at Centreville Bank Stadium and that wasn't just the cooler months. While the World Cup break was relatively dry. It was the seventh wettest summer in the history of Rhode Island. RIFC need to adjust the times of their games and strongly need to consider building an awning in the center grandstand and not wait for a potential stadium upgrade on the northern and southern stands. 3. Rhode Island FC took way too long to find their next leader of the organization. David Peart left the organization on Feb 16th with his replacement Lou DePaoli arriving over 8 months later and at the end of the season. That is a long time without someone primarily responsible for revenue creation, but you can argue ownership needed to get this right on the third time. 4. The media, including ProJo, has been inadequate in their coverage of this team which has stifled and even at times collared public opinions of this club. The last ProJo article I can find covering the club was from September 6th in the 1-1 draw. No playoff coverage, virtually no in-depth player exposés, no additional opinion pieces. No TV presence post game unless @TommyQuinlan_IV was attached. Just no hype to get people excited about what is being built in Pawtucket. But tax burdens, Kawhi Leonard and the Governor wearing a RIFC kit to a Clippers game drew multiple investigations and plenty of hours of coverage of something not related to the performance of this team. The club, the fans, and the people of Rhode Island deserve more coverage as one of two active professional sports team playing at the moment. I'll be curious to see what reception the Breakers get from media outlets.

No show tonight in lieu of the event. Moving to Thursday to recap and get your burning questions and comments on the game as well as the season as a whole.

80 seconds from advancing and in regular time. Holy hell.

Holding down the fort at the Guild with @RIDefiance1636 and the #ForeverFaithful

PLAYOFF EDITION: Rhode Island FC take on the Charleston Battery in USL Championship Quarterfinal actions! teapaw.org/i/broadcasts/1nxeLMNeE…

Rhode Island FC fall to Hartford Athletic 2-1 in final El Clamico of the season teapaw.org/i/broadcasts/1yGBePWqg…

EVP, CRO, & CMO of the Mets and the Pirates, DePaoli brings a wealth of experiences in sports management and operations. How that translates to soccer will be the new test, but the road ahead looks bright for RIFC .

RIFC has operated under first interim President Sean Carey and most recently under interim President Declan Bolger. Speaking with RIFC ownership in August, it was a chief priority to find either a native RI'er or an executive that knew how to conduct business in Rhode Island.

No I've never seen RIFC finish like they did last night.

Rhode Island FC travel away to take on Hartford Athletic in El Clamico action on Decision Day teapaw.org/i/broadcasts/1dKrPrXZm…

LIVE IN 30 MIN: We're talking #ElClamico action between @RhodeIslandFC vs @hfdathletic and what this match means coming into #DecisionDay for the #USLChampionship youtube.com/watch?v=0jryI82y…

The on to the next one Pod teapaw.org/i/broadcasts/1qxoNYDQl…

Rhode Island FC clinch the playoffs with a 1-0 win against Loudoun United teapaw.org/i/broadcasts/1DGleVaqD…

3 years. 3 playoff appearances. Foundational legacy.

Rhode Island FC falls to Detroit City FC losing 1-0 in USL Championship teapaw.org/i/broadcasts/1qxoNYpaX…

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