The Run-In Begins

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Ryan Healey
August 23, 2024

Ten matches to go! On Arsenal Twitter (don’t roll your eyes), there has been a debate over the past few seasons of “when does the run-in start?”. Consensus, and my opinion, is that it’s when there are ten matches to go.

At this point, the stakes are getting clear. Louisville and Charleston look like locks for 1 & 2 in the East but 3-10 are entirely up for grabs. Only eight points currently separate a team from a home playoff game and watching the match on TV like the rest of us.

With Loudon level on points with RIFC in the final two playoff spots, to say that our two matches in the next two months against them are important would be an understatement. On to the previews!

Matt Hands is back with his Pre-Match Beacon that made me question all of my thoughts on this matchup

The Prematch Lookout: Loudoun United vs RIFC - 08/24/2024 - Tide Talk

We’ve got a big one coming up Saturday night as RIFC travel to Virginia to take on Loudoun United. We come into this game off of a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Oakland Roots while Loudoun won their previous game 2-0 at Tampa Bay Rowdies. […]

tidetalkri.com/2024/08/23/the-prematch-lookout-loudoun-united-vs-rifc-08-24-2024

It’s Matchday Eve which means Patrick has you covered with all the links you need to learn about Loudon, RIFC and how to watch this one. Make sure to give him an upvote on Reddit to spread the good word of Rhode Island FC

Pre-Match Essentials | Rhode Island FC @ Loudoun United FC | Sat Aug 24, 2024 7:30 PM EST

Last Saturday, Rhode Island FC faced off against Oakland Roots SC in a match that showcased the Ocean State’s resilience and determination. […]

https://www.reddit.com/r/RhodeIsland/comments/1ezbt4f/prematch_essentials_rhode_island_fc_loudoun/

Finally, Matt and I chatted with one of the Adams from the Next In Line Podcast to get a feel for Loudon, their team and the culture around it. These are always a great time where we all learn a ton.

Up the Tide!

Ryan & the Tide Talk Team