Rhode Island FC, led by General Manager and Head Coach Khano Smith, saw their impressive inaugural season come to a close with a 3-0 defeat to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in the USL Championship Final. The Switchbacks secured the league title with a dominant performance in front of a capacity crowd at Weidner Field.
Colorado Springs took control of the match early, with Juan Tejada finding the back of the net in the 22nd minute. Jairo Henriquez doubled the advantage just before halftime, giving them a commanding 2-0 lead at the break. Ronaldo Damus added a third goal in the 53rd minute, solidifying the victory for Colorado Springs.
Despite the loss, Rhode Island FC's inaugural season was a resounding success. The club achieved a remarkable 9-game unbeaten streak en route to the championship final, including three consecutive road victories in the playoffs. Their achievement of winning the Eastern Conference title in their first season is a historic feat, unmatched by any other expansion club in USL Championship history.
Under Smith's leadership, Rhode Island FC has quickly established itself as a competitive force in the league. The club's future looks bright as they build upon the foundation of their impressive debut season.
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