Defiance 1636

Our Mission To most we're a supporters' group, to many a barra brava, to some an ultras group, to others "the crazy guys behind the goal", but to everyone we're a passionate collective proud to support the beautiful game in our beautiful Ocean State. At every Rhode Island FC match we'll be in full support of our state when they take on the rest of the country. With chants sounding, drums beating, and flags waving at every home game, we strive to make playing at Beirne/Tidewater Stadium an intimidating nuisance for the away team, and an embodiment of unity for our home team. Boarding the Defiance is available to anyone of any background dedicated to supporting RIFC and joining us in our efforts in and out of the stadium. Growing local soccer is a top priority of ours, be it showing love to a Rhode Islander in the big leagues or making sure a kid in Warwick has a mini-pitch minutes away. RIFC will undoubtedly grow the game locally, and we'll be jumping at the chance to assist them in that pursuit. The group was founded by a couple fútbol-loco latinos as soon as it was announced professional soccer would be coming to RI, and since we've grown into a fanbase that doesn't let the state forget that our passion is here to stay.