Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has partnered with Rhode Island FC (“RIFC”) for the second consecutive year and will expand its coverage of the RIFC for the 2025 USL Championship season.
Cumulus Media’s Providence Sports station790 The Score/WPRV kicks off its live-action coverage of all 17 RIFC away games and the first home game with its broadcast of the season opener at Charleston Battery on Saturday, March 15th, at 7:30pm. Nick Giuliano (Nick G.) of Cumulus Providence News/Talk station 92 PRO-FM and Tommy Quinlan of Cumulus Media CHR station WPRO-FM will call the plays for the season, including for RIFC’s first-ever game at The Stadium at Tidewater Landing on May 3rd at 4:00pm, against San Antonio FC.
In addition, beginning this Thursday, March 13th, long-time Rhode Island sportswriter and columnist Kevin McNamara will host a brand-new 790 The Score feature, “Extra Time with Rhode Island FC,” every Thursday at 6:20pm throughout the season. The weekly interview segment will include conversations with RIFC Head Coach and General Manager Khano Smith, select players, and front office executives throughout the 2025 season.
Holly Paras, Regional Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Providence/New London, said: “We are thrilled to continue and expand our broadcast partnership with Rhode Island FC. It’s an exciting time for Rhode Island soccer fans, especially with the opening of the new stadium this year. We look forward to a great season.”
David Peart, President, Rhode Island FC, said: “We’re excited to deepen our partnership with Cumulus Media for 2025, bringing Rhode Island FC fans unprecedented access to the USL Championship. Broadcasting 18 live games, including every road match, ensures our passionate supporters won’t miss a single moment of the action.”
Last season, Cumulus Media broadcasted 14 RIFC games, including 10 during the regular season and all four of the Ocean State club’s historic playoff matches.
