Match Recap | Rhode Island FC vs. Loudoun United FC
Pawtucket, RI (August 9th, 2025) – Loudoun United Football Club splits the points on the road with a 0-0 draw against Rhode Island FC.
Match Summary
The Red-and-White secure a point and move to 8-7-4 following a 0-0 draw against Rhode Island FC at Centreville Bank Stadium. It was all Rhode Island in the first 20 minutes of play as the home team tested Loudoun goalkeeper Hugo Fauroux early on with two shots on target and one off the crossbar. Despite finding their groove and getting some strong chances in the attacking third, Loudoun United failed to tally a shot on target in the first half of play. Thanks to some great goalkeeping from Fauroux, the Red-and-White would head into halftime in a 0-0 deadlock with the hosts, Rhode Island FC.
Following an up-and-down first half from the Red-and-White, Loudoun came out strong in the second half. First, it was Loudoun’s Abdellaitf Aboukoura who drove a strong shot from outside of the box that fell just wide of the right post in the 52nd minute of play. Then, just five minutes later, Loudoun bagged another great chance, this time from Quimi Ordonez on a pass from Omari Glasgow, that went just wide. Loudoun and Rhode Island continued to trade blows, with both of their new signees making big impacts quickly. Despite attacking chances from both sides, the match would end in a 0-0 draw.
The Red-and-White are back home at Segra Field next weekend to take on Indy Eleven.
Thoughts from the Club
Head Coach Ryan Martin on splitting the points in Rhode Island:
“Proud of the guys for fighting for a shutout here. Every point matters in this conference, so coming back home next week after holding them (Rhode Island) from a win feels good. Some stuff to work on, but now all our focus is on Indy.”
Hugo Fauroux on securing a clean sheet:
“I am very proud of our boys on the back line tonight. This is a tough place to play, so to come out with a point and a clean sheet was important for us. We will keep improving every game and will keep moving forward.”
Notes
Omari Glasgow made his debut for Loudoun United FC, subbing into the match in the 56th minute.
Quimi Ordonez made his debut for Loudoun United FC, subbing into the match in the 56th minute.
Hugo Fauroux recorded his fourth clean sheet of the USLC regular season.
