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Exasperation Against The Eleven

RIFC fall 1-0 to The Indy Eleven falling further behind in the playoff race

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Ryan Healey
July 15, 2025

In a classic “six pointer” RIFC were flat out not good enough on Saturday. This was as close to a must win game as you can get at this point in a season, going up against a direct playoff rival where just one point separated the two teams going into it.

Is it harsh to say that RIFC may have been better off not getting off of the team bus? This was yet another game that painted the perfect picture of this season. A dumb mistake at the back, a nonexistent midfield and zero offensive threat allowed a sub par Indy Eleven to walk away with all three points.

It was another night of 0 big chances created and even worse, 0 shots on goal. They could have played without a goalie and the scoreline would have been the same. That’s where we’re at.

Sitting 26 points behind league leaders The Charleston Battery and two points outside of the playoffs, every single point is at a premium. With a back to back derbys on the horizon, it’s now or never for The Tide to turn this season around.

Riptide Report

Hands continues to nail his quick three points after these matches. Might have had this one up before the final whistle.

The Riptide Report: Indy Eleven vs Rhode Island FC - 7/12/2025 - Tide Talk

RIFC fell 1-0 at Indy Eleven tonight.  It was a game where we were hoping to see some consistency and instead took a major step back.  It was a poor game all around.  As always, I’ll do my best to shoot off some quick takes on yet another disappointing night Strikers? RIFC started this game […]

tidetalkri.com/2025/07/12/the-riptide-report-indy-eleven-vs-rhode-island-fc-7-12-2025

Player Ratings

Timmy with an unconventional and somehow too positive set of Player Ratings this week. Giving him a 10/10 for actually rewatching this game.

Rhode Island FC vs. Indy Eleven Player Ratings - 07/12/2025 - Tide Talk

Rhode Island FC followed up a disappointing home result with an even worse away result. The individual performances were mostly ok, but the overall team setup and performance was not.

tidetalkri.com/2025/07/14/rhode-island-fc-vs-indy-eleven-player-ratings-07-12-2025

The Tide Talk Show

It was double duty for Matt Hands this week. Him and Matt somehow managed to talk through this one, answer your questions and read your comments on social.

Up the Tide!

Ryan & the Tide Talk Team