It’s been a week to remember in the Ocean State with Rhode Island FC making their highly anticipated debut. The ending didn’t quite go to script as the home side walked away with a draw instead of a win but a stoppage-time equalizer gave the sell-out crowd in Smithfield quite the first memory of the club.

Before RIFC progresses to Monterey Bay next weekend, here are some final thoughts on a fantastic first impression.

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