
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (Dec. 2, 2024) – Following the conclusion of the 2024 USL Championship season, Rhode Island FC has announced its first roster updates for 2025, pending league and federation approval. Additional announcements will be made over the coming weeks as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
“Going into 2025, we are excited to bring back a strong core of players that contributed to an incredibly successful inaugural season,” said RIFC Head Coach and General Manager Khano Smith. “The players who will not return will forever be part of the foundation and history of Rhode Island FC. We wish them all well in the next steps of their careers.”
The following players will be returning to RIFC for the 2025 campaign as part of already agreed on contracts:
- Koke Vegas
- Stephen Turnbull
- Grant Stoneman
- JJ Williams
- Albert Dikwa “Chico”
- Jojea Kwizera
- Zachary Herivaux
- Marc Ybarra
- Karifa Yao
Options exercised, returning for 2025:
- Noah Fuson
- Clay Holstad
- Frank Nodarse
- Jackson Lee
- Joe Brito
Options declined, in talks to return:
- Kevin Vang
- Amos Shapiro-Thompson
- Isaac Angking
- Kofi Twumasi
Returning to parent club:
- Morris Duggan
- Jack Panayoutu
Options declined, will not return:
- Nathan Messer
- Mark Doyle
- Gabriel Alves
- Conor McGlynn
Out of contract, will not return:
- Collin Smith
- Nate Silveira
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