PAWTUCKET, R.I. (Dec. 3, 2025) – Following the conclusion of the 2025 USL Championship season, Rhode Island FC has announced its initial roster updates for 2026, pending league and federation approval. Additional announcements will be made over the coming weeks as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
The following players will be returning to RIFC for the 2026 campaign as part of already agreed on contracts:
- Grant Stoneman
- Albert Dikwa “Chico”
- Noah Fuson
- Clay Holstad
- Frank Nodarse
- Maxi Rodriguez
- Karifa Yao
- Aimé Mabika
- Hamady Diop
- Mathieu Ndongo
- Aldair Sanchez
- Hugo Bacharach
- Zachary Herivaux
- Dwayne Atkinson
- Dani Rovira
- Jojea Kwizera
Options exercised, returning for 2026:
- Koke Vegas
- Amos Shapiro-Thompson
- JJ Williams
- Kevin Vang
*Options declined:
- Cole Dewhurst
- Will Meyer
- Isaac Angking
- Taimu Okiyoshi
*Out of contract:
- Joe Brito (retired)
- Marc Ybarra
- Rio Hope-Gund
- Jackson Lee
*Discussions are ongoing with multiple players out of contract or who had options declined about a possible return for the 2026 season.
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