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Pawtucket City Council to vote on updated soccer stadium agreements

Hospitality & Tourism 10/06/2023

It’s game on for the transformation of Pawtucket’s riverfront, with glimpses of the professional soccer stadium finally evident at the long-abandoned site. Meanwhile, Pawtucket officials...

Vertical construction on Pawtucket soccer stadium to start ‘within the month’

Economic Activity 09/11/2023

A victory for soccer fans and state officials backing the $124 million Pawtucket soccer stadium: Construction has resumed after a months-long timeout, with 23...

THE TIDEWATER LANDING stadium project appears to be back on track, but there's still a lot of work to be done before it's a done deal. / COURTESY FORTUITOUS PARTNERS

Lots of moving pieces remain for Tidewater stadium

Financial Services 08/25/2023

The developer behind the $124 million soccer stadium project in Pawtucket may have secured the $14.5 million needed to close its financing gap, but...

Rhode Island FC will not open at Tidewater Landing in 2024

Economic Activity 05/25/2023

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island FC is now officially seeking a new temporary home for its inaugural season. Mike Raia, spokesman for the team, told WLNE-TV...

Brett Luy in November was named president of the newly formed Rhode Island FC. He previously served as the United Soccer League’s executive vice president. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Build an authentic culture

Hospitality & Tourism 04/28/2023

Brett Luy | Rhode Island FC president As we build the RIFC organization, we are facing many of the same challenges that more-traditional startups face....

Tidewater funding woes place Rhode Island FC in home field disadvantage

Economic Activity 04/04/2023

Rhode Island doesn’t have a full roster of premier sports venues. And with financing woes slowing the $124 million Pawtucket soccer stadium project where the new United...

Five questions with Brett Luy

5Q 03/03/2023

Brett Luy | Rhode Island FC president 1. What is your soccer background? You’re 35. Have you held an executive position like this before? I’ve spent my...

Rhode Island FC plans to hire 30-plus FT employees by end...

Economic Activity 12/09/2022

PAWTUCKET – Rhode Island FC is expected to create more than 30 full-time jobs by the end of 2023 just before the team takes...

BRETT LUY has been named Rhode Island FC's club president. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND FC

Luy hired as Rhode Island FC’s club president

Economic Activity 11/16/2022

PROVIDENCE – The United Soccer League’s former executive vice president will now oversee operations for Rhode Island FC. The new incoming minor-league soccer franchise announced...