POSITION: Goalkeeper
BIRTHDATE: August 10, 1999
HEIGHT: 6-0
WEIGHT: 195
HOMETOWN: East Providence, R.I.
YOUTH CLUBS: Noreaster SC, Bruno United FC
PREVIOUS TEAMS: Crown Legacy FC, Vermont Green FC, University of Vermont
PROFILE
A true Rhode Island local, Silveira made Rhode Island FC history on Feb. 20, 2024, as the first of two Ocean State natives to sign a professional contract with the club. Silveira joins RIFC after spending the 2023 season with Crown Legacy FC of MLS Next Pro. Prior to his season with Charlotte FC’s reserve team, Silveira spent four years at the University of Vermont. During his time with the Catamounts, Silveira was named back-to-back America East Goalkeeper of the Year while wearing the captain’s armband in both of his final seasons. Silveira also gained valuable USL League Two experience in the summer between his final collegiate seasons for Vermont Green FC. As captain of the club, Silveira logged 900 minutes and recorded 27 saves. Before transferring to the University of Vermont, the goalkeeper was named 2017 NECC Goalkeeper of the Year at Dean College and earned All-America honorable mention by the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. Silveira’s youth career was highlighted as a member of Bruno United FC in Providence and with East Providence High School.