Despite starting Matchday 13 on the bench and only entering the game at halftime, Frank Nodarse made the most of his appearance and earned Man of the Match honors for Rhode Island FC's 2-1 victory at home against North Carolina FC. Nodarse ended the game with the most completed dribbles in the match, completed 26 of 28 passes for a 93% accuracy rating, made 5 defensive actions and recoveries, and won 8 of 11 duels. Nodarse's pivotal contribution however, came in the matches final minute as he secured a penalty kick that was later converted resulting in RIFC's first victory at Centreville Bank Stadium.