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# Rhode Island FC Offseason Tracker - 2025 Season
- URL: https://tidetalkri.com/rhode-island-fc-offseason-tracker-2025-season/
- Published: 2024-12-01T16:56:40.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-01T16:56:40.000Z
- Author: Migrator Added Author
- Tags: Blog, Offseason Tracker, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-06 22:21

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](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-announces-roster-updates-ahead-of-2025-season/?ref=tidetalkri.com)

**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](https://atomic-temporary-234058127.wpcomstaging.com/2025/01/20/the-tide-take-goodbye-stephen/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Grant Stoneman
- JJ Williams
- Albert Dikwa “Chico”
- Jojea Kwizera
- Zachary Herivaux
- Marc Ybarra
- Karifa Yao - [has signed multi-year contract extension](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-signs-clay-holstad-karifa-yao-and-frank-nodarse-to-multi-year-contract-extensions/?ref=tidetalkri.com)

**Options exercised, returning for 2025:**

- Noah Fuson - [has signed multi-year contract extension](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-signs-forward-noah-fuson-to-multi-year-contract-extension/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Clay Holstad - [has signed multi-year contract extension](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-signs-clay-holstad-karifa-yao-and-frank-nodarse-to-multi-year-contract-extensions/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Frank Nodarse - [has signed multi-year contract extension](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-signs-clay-holstad-karifa-yao-and-frank-nodarse-to-multi-year-contract-extensions/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Jackson Lee
- Joe Brito

**Options declined, in talks to return:**

- Kevin Vang - [has agreed to rejoin the club](https://www.uslchampionship.com/news%5Farticle/show/1327417?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Amos Shapiro-Thompson - [has agreed to rejoin the club](https://www.uslchampionship.com/news%5Farticle/show/1327417?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Isaac Angking - [has agreed to rejoin the club](https://www.uslchampionship.com/news%5Farticle/show/1327417?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Kofi Twumasi - [signed with El Paso Locamotive](https://www.eplocomotivefc.com/news/2025/02/19/el-paso-locomotive-fc-sign-midfielder-kofi-twumasi/?ref=tidetalkri.com)

**Returning to parent club:**

- Morris Duggan
- Jack Panayoutu

**Options declined, will not return:**

- Nathan Messer - [signed with Portland Hearts of Pine](https://www.uslsoccer.com/news%5Farticle/show/1328476?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Mark Doyle - [signed with One Knoxville](https://www.uslleagueone.com/news%5Farticle/show/1332397?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Gabriel Alves - [signed with South Georgia Tormenta](https://www.uslleagueone.com/news%5Farticle/show/1327911?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Conor McGlynn - [signed with Westchester SC](https://x.com/path2prosoccer/status/1871229294166593915?ref=tidetalkri.com)

**Out of contract, will not return:**

- Collin Smith - [signed with Phoenix Rising](https://www.uslchampionship.com/news%5Farticle/show/1326961?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Nate Silveira - retired from professional soccer

[For our initial reaction to the news, Andrew gives us his Tide Take](https://atomic-temporary-234058127.wpcomstaging.com/2024/12/02/2025-season-roster-updates-initial-reactions/?ref=tidetalkri.com)

## Incomings:

- [Star midfielder Maxi Rodriguez signs for RIFC](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-adds-midfielder-maxi-rodriguez-to-2025-roster/?ref=tidetalkri.com)! To see our take on this one check our Ryan's thoughts [here](https://atomic-temporary-234058127.wpcomstaging.com/2024/11/25/the-tide-take-rhode-island-fc-sign-detroit-city-star-maxi-rodriguez/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- [RIFC sign defender Hugo Bacharach](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-signs-hugo-bacharach-to-2025-roster/?ref=tidetalkri.com) from Minnesota United. Timmy weighs in on this signing [here](https://atomic-temporary-234058127.wpcomstaging.com/2024/12/31/the-tide-take-welcome-hugo-bacharach-to-rhode-island-fc/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- [Marshall Herd Midfielder Taimu Okiyoshi](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-welcomes-midfielder-taimu-okiyoshi-to-ocean-state/?ref=tidetalkri.com) joins the reigning Eastern Conference Champions! Ryan's thoughts [here](https://atomic-temporary-234058127.wpcomstaging.com/2025/01/16/taimu-okiyoshi-signs-for-rhode-island-fc/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- [Dani Rovira keeps the reinforcements rolling](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-adds-defender-dani-rovira-for-2025-season/?ref=tidetalkri.com). Ryan dives into the impact of this move [here](https://atomic-temporary-234058127.wpcomstaging.com/2025/01/18/the-tide-take-dani-rovira-keeps-the-reinforcements-rolling/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- [Rhode Island FC adds young wing back Aldair Sanchez](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-adds-aldair-sanchez-for-2025-season/?ref=tidetalkri.com), formerly of Sacramento Republic FC. Ryan breaks down the signing [here](https://atomic-temporary-234058127.wpcomstaging.com/2025/02/07/the-tide-take-rifc-sign-former-sacramento-defender-aldair-sanchez/?ref=tidetalkri.com).
- [The addition of Will Meyer](https://x.com/RhodeIslandFC/status/1888967799529185635?ref=tidetalkri.com) completes RIFC's 2025 Goalkeeper Union.
- [Former Providence College Standout Cole Dewhurst](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-signs-former-providence-college-standout-cole-dewhurst/?ref=tidetalkri.com) adds depth to RIFC defensive unit.

## Outgoings:

- [Stephen Turnbull departs RIFC](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-transfers-stephen-turnbull-to-birmingham-legion-fc/?ref=tidetalkri.com) for Birmingham Legion. Timmy dives in to this unexpected departure [here](https://atomic-temporary-234058127.wpcomstaging.com/2025/01/20/the-tide-take-goodbye-stephen/?ref=tidetalkri.com)

## RIFC News:

- [The RIFC schedule](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-announces-2025-schedule/?ref=tidetalkri.com) has been announced! Timmy dives into RIFC's schedule [here](https://atomic-temporary-234058127.wpcomstaging.com/2024/12/19/2025-usl-championship-schedule-reaction-key-matchups/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- [Zachary Herivaux wins ](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/zachary-herivaux-voted-usl-championship-comeback-player-of-the-year/?ref=tidetalkri.com)a well deserved USL Comeback Player of the Year Award
- [Kevin Vang, Amos Shapiro-Thompson and Isaac Angking](https://www.uslchampionship.com/news%5Farticle/show/1327417?ref=tidetalkri.com) all re-sign with RIFC
- [RIFC announce their pre-season schedule for February](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-releases-2025-preseason-schedule/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- [RIFC announce Noah Fuson has signed a Multi-Year contact extension](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-signs-forward-noah-fuson-to-multi-year-contract-extension/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- [RIFC announce themes and promotions for 2025 season](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-announces-themes-and-promotions-for-2025-season/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- [Rhode Island FC sign Clay Holstad, Karifa Yao and Frank Nodarse to Multi-Year Contract Extensions](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-signs-clay-holstad-karifa-yao-and-frank-nodarse-to-multi-year-contract-extensions/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- [Rhode Island FC Partners with WPRI-TV and NESN for TV Broadcast Schedule](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-partners-with-wpri-tv-and-nesn-for-tv-broadcast-schedule/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- [Rhode Island FC Announces Radio Broadcast Schedule for 2025 Season](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-announces-radio-broadcast-schedule-for-2025-season/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- [Rhode Island FC Announces Parking Plan at New Stadium for 2025 Season](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-announces-parking-plan-at-new-stadium-for-2025-season/?ref=tidetalkri.com)

## USL News:

- [The Jägermeister Cup is Back!](https://www.uslchampionship.com/usl-jagermeister-cup?ref=tidetalkri.com) Matt Hands gives us his thoughts on RIFC's draw [here](https://atomic-temporary-234058127.wpcomstaging.com/2024/12/12/usl-announces-new-jagermeister-cup-format-for-2025/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- [The 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Schedule is released](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/2025-lamar-hunt-u-s-open-cup-schedule-released/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- [USL announces key nationally televised games](https://www.uslchampionship.com/news%5Farticle/show/1333129?ref=tidetalkri.com)