Khano Smith named Rhode Island FC’s first head coach and general manager
Khano Smith has been announced as the first-ever Head Coach and General Manager of Rhode Island FC. Smith, who has spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach with Birmingham Legion FC, is one of the fastest-rising coach ing talents in North American soccer. In addition to his head coach ing duties, Smith will lead soccer operations and oversee roster development and technical staff. In addition to his time at Birmingham, Smith’s coach ing stops include the Orlando Pride of the NWSL, Southern New Hampshire University, and the New England Revolution Academy. He also recently completed his USSF Pro License, one of just two USL Championship coach es to graduate in the class of 2022. “I am honored and humbled to be back in New England. I’m excited to build a winning culture with Rhode Island FC. Rhode Islanders deserve a team they can call their own and I intend to build a side that every Rhode Islander will be proud of. I’m incredibly thankful to Brett ...