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Khano Smith's Rhode Island FC exacted sweet revenge on Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, claiming a 2-0 victory at Centreville Bank Stadium in a high-stakes rematch of the 2024 USL Championship Final.
In a thrilling encounter, Rhode Island’s summer loan arrival Yutaro Tsukada stole the spotlight by netting on his home debut to break the deadlock. Forward JJ Williams then put the result beyond doubt in second-half stoppage time, slotting home his 11th goal of the campaign to wrap up all three points.
Tsukada and Williams Deliver at Centreville Bank Stadium
After a tense, end-to-end opening period where both sides were denied by goal-line clearances and athletic saves, Rhode Island turned up the tempo in the second half.
Tsukada, on loan from MLS side Orlando City, capped off a memorable home debut by sparking the home crowd into celebration with a decisive opener. Colorado Springs pushed for an equalizer, but Khano Smith’s side remained resolute at the back, absorbing late pressure before launching a lethal counter-attack in the dying moments. Williams made no mistake, finishing clinically deep into injury time to seal a statement victory.
The win sees Rhode Island FC continue their strong mid-season form as they maintain their push near the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
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