Currently, Rhode Island FC holds a record of 1-2-1 and is ranked ninth in the USL's Eastern Conference standings.

Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, competing in USL League One, has advanced in the tournament by winning their first three Open Cup matches via penalties.

The Round of 32 schedule for the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup has been announced, featuring 16 matches set for early May.

In this round, 16 Major League Soccer teams will compete against teams that survived the Third Round, which includes clubs from the USL Championship and USL League One.

The New England Revolution, a one-time U.S. Open Cup champion, will face Rhode Island FC, marking Rhode Island's first match against an MLS team.

Portland Hearts will play their match in Lewiston, Maine, while waiting for their home stadium renovations to finish.

The tournament, conducted on a single-game knockout basis, was renamed in 1999 to honor soccer pioneer Lamar Hunt.

Rhode Island FC, which began play in 2024, reached the USL Championship Final in its inaugural season but lost to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.

Rhode Island FC's coach, Khano Smith, expressed enthusiasm for his players to showcase their skills against MLS competition in their new stadium.

If the Revolution wins against Rhode Island FC, they will secure home hosting privileges for the next match against the winner of the Chicago Fire and Detroit City matchup.

FC Dallas enters the tournament after reaching the quarterfinals in the previous year's edition, looking to build on their recent success.

Rhode Island FC has struggled this season with only one win in four games and will need to improve against a passionate Portland Hearts team.