In the midst of a brutal stretch of 5 games in 15 days, Frank Nodarse anchored Rhode Island FC's defensive line during the clubs 1-0 victory against Birmingham Legion FC on Matchday 8. Nodarse played the full 90 minutes, and completed 64 of 69 accurate passes in addition to compiling 11 total clearances and winning 7 of 8 duels on the night. Nodarse's defensive efforts helped RIFC secure the clean sheet, 3 points on the road, and moved the club up into 6th place in the USL Championship Eastern Conference standings.