With RIFC’s inaugural season in the books, we now turn our collective attention to the offseason. This tracker will be used as a central hub for info on roster moves, team news and larger USL thoughts if deemed useful.

Roster Announcement

RIFC Roster Announcement

The following players will be returning to Rhode Island FC for the 2025 USL Championship campaign as part of already agreed upon contracts:

• Koke Vegas
• Stephen Turnbull – has since departed for Birmingham Legion
• Grant Stoneman
• JJ Williams
• Albert Dikwa “Chico”
• Jojea Kwizera
• Zachary Herivaux
• Marc Ybarra
• Karifa Yao – has signed multi-year contract extension

Options exercised, returning for 2025:

• Noah Fuson – has signed multi-year contract extension
• Clay Holstad – has signed multi-year contract extension
• Frank Nodarse – has signed multi-year contract extension
• Jackson Lee
• Joe Brito

Options declined, in talks to return:

• Kevin Vang – has agreed to rejoin the club
• Amos Shapiro-Thompson – has agreed to rejoin the club
• Isaac Angking – has agreed to rejoin the club
• Kofi Twumasi – signed with El Paso Locamotive

Returning to parent club:

• Morris Duggan
• Jack Panayoutu

Options declined, will not return:

• Nathan Messer – signed with Portland Hearts of Pine
• Mark Doyle – signed with One Knoxville
• Gabriel Alves – signed with South Georgia Tormenta
• Conor McGlynn – signed with Westchester SC

Out of contract, will not return:

• Collin Smith – signed with Phoenix Rising
• Nate Silveira – retired from professional soccer

For our initial reaction to the news, Andrew gives us his Tide Take

Incomings:

• Star midfielder Maxi Rodriguez signs for RIFC! To see our take on this one check our Ryan’s thoughts here
• RIFC sign defender Hugo Bacharach from Minnesota United. Timmy weighs in on this signing here
• Marshall Herd Midfielder Taimu Okiyoshi joins the reigning Eastern Conference Champions! Ryan’s thoughts here
• Dani Rovira keeps the reinforcements rolling. Ryan dives into the impact of this move here
• Rhode Island FC adds young wing back Aldair Sanchez, formerly of Sacramento Republic FC. Ryan breaks down the signing here.
• The addition of Will Meyer completes RIFC’s 2025 Goalkeeper Union.
• Former Providence College Standout Cole Dewhurst adds depth to RIFC defensive unit.

Outgoings:

• Stephen Turnbull departs RIFC for Birmingham Legion. Timmy dives in to this unexpected departure here

RIFC News:

• The RIFC schedule has been announced! Timmy dives into RIFC’s schedule here
• Zachary Herivaux wins a well deserved USL Comeback Player of the Year Award
• Kevin Vang, Amos Shapiro-Thompson and Isaac Angking all re-sign with RIFC
• RIFC announce their pre-season schedule for February
• RIFC announce Noah Fuson has signed a Multi-Year contact extension
• RIFC announce themes and promotions for 2025 season
• Rhode Island FC sign Clay Holstad, Karifa Yao and Frank Nodarse to Multi-Year Contract Extensions
• Rhode Island FC Partners with WPRI-TV and NESN for TV Broadcast Schedule
• Rhode Island FC Announces Radio Broadcast Schedule for 2025 Season
• Rhode Island FC Announces Parking Plan at New Stadium for 2025 Season

USL News:

• The Jägermeister Cup is Back! Matt Hands gives us his thoughts on RIFC’s draw here
• The 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Schedule is released
• USL announces key nationally televised games