Rhode Island FC To Visit Bermuda In February
Rhode Island FC — which Bermudian Khano Smith serves as the Head Coach for — revealed its 2024 preseason schedule, which includes two matches in Bermuda next month.
The Rhode Island FC website said, “Rhode Island FC announced today its 2024 preseason schedule as it prepares for its inaugural season in the USL Championship. Head Coach Khano Smith’s team will play several exhibition matches in preparation for the regular season kicking off Saturday, March 16 at Beirne Stadium on the campus of Bryant University against Western Conference opponent New Mexico United.”
“This is an exciting time for our club,” said Head Coach and General Manager Khano Smith. “Our players are hungry to compete as they continue getting to know each other, building team chemistry. We have put together a competitive preseason that we believe will prepare us to compete at a high level in our home opener on March 16.”
The report said, “The RIFC preseason will be highlighted by a two-week training camp at IMG Academy in Bradenton Fla. in early February before a six-day camp alongside the Bermuda Football Association in Devonshire, Bermuda at the end of the month.”
The BFA previously announced this trip, stating, “This strategic initiative is part of the Bermuda Football Association’s ongoing commitment to fostering international partnerships and enhancing football development within the National Academy.
“The collaboration with Rhode Island FC presents a unique occasion for Bermuda’s Senior Men’s National Team to engage in rigorous training sessions and practice matches, essential in preparation for the upcoming international commitments in 2024.”
