RIFC Logo. Image Courtesy of Rhode Island FC.
Pawtucket, RI– Rhode Island FC have announced their end-of-season roster decisions ahead of the 2026 campaign.
RIFC Logo. Image Courtesy of Rhode Island FC.
The following sixteen players are already under contract for the 2026 campaign:
Defenders (8): Grant Stoneman, Frank Nodarse, Karifa Yao, Aimé Mabika, Hamady Diop, Aldair Sanchez, Hugo Bacharach, Dani Rovira
Midfielders (4): Clay Holstad, Maxi Rodriguez, Zachary Herivaux, Jojea Kwizera
Forwards (4): Albert Dikwa “Chico”, Noah Fuson, Mathieu Ndongo, Dwayne Atkinson
The team has exercised the contract options on four players:
Goalkeepers: Koke Vegas
Midfielders: Amos Shapiro-Thompson & Kevin Vang
Forwards: JJ Williams
The team has declined the contract options of four players:
Goalkeepers: Will Meyer
Defenders: Taimu Okiyoshi & Cole Dewhurst
Midfielders: Isaac Angking
Additionally, four players are out of contract at the end of the 2025 campaign:
Goalkeepers: Jackson Lee
Defenders: Rio Hope-Gund
Midfielders: Marc Ybarra & Joe Brito
Additionally, Midfielder Joe Brito has announced his retirement from professional soccer.
Rhode Island FC will enter the 2026 campaign with twenty rostered players.
RIFC Logo. Image Courtesy of Rhode Island FC.
RIFC head coach Khano Smith will look to make improvements to his squad ahead of the 2026 season with Rhode Island FC. For more USL Championship content, you can find it on ESPN+
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