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October 8, 2025

The Rhode Island Football Club seemed to spring up in the rich soil of a community just waiting for something good to come along. Read more.

September 30, 2025

Skyscrapers once announced a city’s arrival. Today, that role belongs to stadiums. From Los Angeles to London, and now Pawtucket, Rhode Island, arenas are no longer just homes for sport. They are the modern symbols of ambition, investment, and civic pride. These venues have evolved into multi-dimensional platforms: part real estate, part media engine, part […]

June 17, 2025
Brett M. Johnson was honored as the 2025 Person of the Year by The Pawtucket Foundation, recognizing his outstanding leadership, civic engagement, and lasting contributions to the community. Watch the full feature celebrating this well-deserved recognition.
April 30, 2025
Another non-soccer event is coming to Centreville Bank Stadium this year. This time, a championship title will be on the line. The newly named venue will host the 2025 Major League Rugby Championship on June 28. It will be the first major sports championship game to be held at the 10,500-seat stadium.
April 22, 2025

As part of the Tidewater Landing project, Fortuitous Partners has announced plans for two residential buildings, along with a separate apartment complex along School Street. Read more.

April 22, 2025

Real estate investment company Fortuitous Partners has advanced a residential and community advancement project that is being developed alongside Rhode Island FC’s Centreville Bank Stadium. Read more.

September 17, 2024

This week’s “Conversation with the Coach” is with Brett Johnson, owner of Rhode Island FC where the discussion revolves around the latest progress of the real estate project.

September 10, 2024

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, our host Kareem Rae sits down with Brett M. Johnson. Brett is the Chairman of Rhode Island FC, a Director and Shareholder at Ipswich Town FC. In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of Rhode Island FC, including who conducted the market research, the process of acquiring the rights from USL, and why Brett chose the USL Championship over other leagues…

August 26, 2024

This week we’re delighted to welcome Brett Johnson to the show. Brett is the co-owner of Ipswich in the Premier League and Phoenix Rising and Rhode Island in the US. The rise of Ipswich since his group takeover is nothing short of ownership dreamland, seeing the club achieve back to back promotions from League One to the Premier League.

August 23, 2024

Private equity (PE) firms have increasingly focused on the sports industry, recognizing its lucrative opportunities. From acquiring stakes in professional teams to investing in sports technology and infrastructure, PE firms are playing a pivotal role in transforming the sports landscape. This article explores the transformative impact of private equity investments in sports.

December 3, 2025

Ipswich Town Football Club can today announce changes to its ownership structure.  Read more.

November 13, 2025

A wave of small and midsize cities are betting on stadiums anchoring mixed-use development as engines of growth. But those ambitions often fade once the games start. Read more.

November 5, 2025

PAWTUCKET – The success of the city’s new professional soccer team in drawing fans during its inaugural season on the city’s waterfront is playing a key role in helping save millions of dollars on the project. Read more.

October 23, 2025

Centreville Bank Stadium was named the “Best New or Renovated Venue” by SportsTravel at the 2025 TEAMS Conference + Expo today in Columbus, Ohio. Centreville Bank Stadium General Manager Paul Byrne accepted the award in front of more than 500 sports-event industry leaders from across the US. Read more.

October 18, 2025

Centreville Bank Stadium has been named “Best New or Renovated Venue” by SportsTravel at the 2025 TEAMS Conference + Expo in Columbus, Ohio. Centreville Bank Stadium General Manager Paul Byrne accepted the award in front of more than 500 sports-event industry leaders from across the US. Read more.

October 17, 2025

MTN Digital Infrastructure has signed an MOU with Seekr to collaborate on integrating AI capabilities into its Data Centre ecosystem. Read more.