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Rhode Island FC defeats Hartford Athletic 2-0 in U.S. Open Cup
RIFC advances to next round of tournament with victory over rival
Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:23am
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Rhode Island FC defeated Hartford Athletic 2-0 on Wednesday night in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup. Mason Dilorio and J.J. Williams each scored a goal in the first half, and RIFC held onto the lead throughout the second half to secure the victory over their regional rival.
Why it matters
The U.S. Open Cup is a prestigious national tournament that gives lower-division professional teams like RIFC a chance to compete against MLS clubs. RIFC's victory over Hartford Athletic, another USL Championship team, demonstrates their ability to compete at a high level and advances them to the next round of the tournament.
The details
RIFC scored both of their goals in the first half, with Mason Dilorio and J.J. Williams finding the back of the net. The team was then able to maintain their 2-0 lead throughout the second half to secure the victory over Hartford Athletic, their regional rival in the USL Championship.
- The match took place on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
- RIFC scored both of their goals in the first half of the match.
The players
Mason Dilorio
A midfielder for Rhode Island FC who scored one of the team's two goals in the match.
J.J. Williams
A forward for Rhode Island FC who scored the other goal for the team in the first half.
Rhode Island FC
A professional soccer team that plays in the USL Championship, the second tier of American soccer.
Hartford Athletic
A professional soccer team that plays in the USL Championship and is a regional rival of Rhode Island FC.
What they’re saying
“This was a big win for us against a tough opponent. The team played with a lot of heart and determination to get the result.”
— Mason Dilorio, Midfielder, Rhode Island FC
What’s next
RIFC will now advance to the next round of the U.S. Open Cup, where they will face an opponent to be determined.
The takeaway
Rhode Island FC's victory over Hartford Athletic in the U.S. Open Cup demonstrates the team's ability to compete at a high level and continue their run in the prestigious national tournament.
