MONDO | STADIA sat down with Dan Kroeber, Managing Partner of Fortuitous Partners, and Paul Byrne, General Manager at Centreville Bank Stadium, to discuss the landmark project. The pair explore the intricacies of transforming a historic brownfield site into a high-tech, all-electric sporting hub, while detailing the “stadium-as-anchor” philosophy that underpins the wider Tidewater Landing masterplan. From community-aligned naming rights to multi-sport versatility, they outline a visionary approach to the sports-anchored development that knits professional infrastructure into the urban fabric of Rhode Island.

Why was a local institution like Centreville Bank the right naming partner to anchor this project, rather than a national brand?

Dan: We firmly believe that soccer clubs are, first and foremost, community assets. Because of that, finding a community-focused partner was our priority from day one. Centreville Bank was an exceptional fit; they are a local institution currently in a significant growth phase, looking to expand their brand across Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

We found a direct alignment between their mission – ‘progress on purpose’ – and our goal of making a lasting impact on local families. Whether through sport, youth development, or the economic uplift generated by this stadium project, we are both committed to driving growth in the region. We couldn’t have found a better partner to help us activate this project.”

Read the full interview from ISSUE 46 below: