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Rhode Island FC announce 2025 end-of-season roster decisions

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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Hello! My name is Caleb Pongratz. I am a 23-year-old journalist that covers Major League Soccer, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL Championship, USL League One, USL League Two & the United States Men's National Team. I'm originally from Hanover, Massachusetts and currently reside in Boston, Massachusetts. Schooling: • Hanover High School (2016-2020) • Suffolk University (2020-2024) - Graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications - Broadcast Journalism. Career within Soccer: • Played club soccer from U6-U18 (Select FC, Boston Bolts, Liverpool International Academy) • Captain of Hanover High School Boys' Soccer (High School) • Played NCAA Division 3 Soccer for Suffolk University in the Coastal Commonwealth Conference for 4 seasons • C Licensed US Soccer Coach • Licensed US Soccer Referee • SafeSport & Intro to Safe & Healthy Playing Environments Certified

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