RI Summer of Soccer Podcast

The Rhode Island Summer of Soccer podcast shares news and insights about how the Ocean State is preparing to welcome the world for international soccer play in June 2026. We’ll share what we’re doing, our history of soccer and why Rhode Island is a great place to visit.

Episode 1: Small State, Big Welcome

International soccer is coming to New England in the summer of 2026—and Rhode Island is ready to welcome the world. In this debut episode of Rhode Island Summer of Soccer, we talk with General Treasurer James Diossa and Ocean State 2026 Executive Director Liz Tanner about how Rhode Island is preparing to showcase its culture, community, and hospitality during a once-in-a-generation summer.

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Ocean State 2026

Ocean State 2026 is a nonprofit organization that was created to facilitate business sponsorships of 39 days of events across Rhode Island, to entertain soccer fans from around the world, and to celebrate the international matches being played in nearby Massachusetts next summer.

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