Rhode Island FC's Collin Smith battles Charlotte Independence's Fabrice Ngah

Rhode Island FC Falls 5-4 in Penalties in First-Ever U.S. Open Cup Match

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A dramatic back-and-forth affair would ultimately end in defeat for Rhode Island FC on Tuesday when the club lost its first-ever Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match to USL League One side Charlotte Independence at America Memorial Legion Stadium. Despite four debut goals and two leads from Head Coach Khano Smith's side through 120 minutes, the club was unable to go the distance as it fell 5-4 in a penalty shootout... Full Story