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# Rhode Island FC Offseason Tracker - 2026 Season
- URL: https://tidetalkri.com/rhode-island-fc-offseason-tracker-2026-season/
- Published: 2025-12-04T02:22:50.000Z
- Updated: 2025-12-04T02:22:50.000Z
- Author: Timmy Sclafani
- Tags: Uncategorized, Offseason Tracker, USL Championship, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-06 22:21

With RIFC's second 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

The [official 2026 Roster Update](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-announces-roster-updates-ahead-of-2026-season/?ref=tidetalkri.com) was released on December 3, 2025.

**The following players will be returning to Rhode Island FC for the 2026 USL Championship campaign as part of already agreed upon contracts:**

- Grant Stoneman
- ~~Albert Dikwa “Chico”~~ \- [transfered to Pittsburgh Riverhounds](https://www.riverhounds.com/news/2026/01/09/albert-dikwa-transfer/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Noah Fuson
- Clay Holstad
- Frank Nodarse
- ~~Maxi Rodriguez~~ \- [transfered to Detroit City FC](https://www.detcityfc.com/news/2025/12/19/rodriguez-returns-to-detroit-city-fc-on-multi-year-deal/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Karifa Yao
- ~~Aimé Mabika~~ \- [mutually agreed to part ways with the club](https://www.instagram.com/p/DTl0UE4jc6o/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Hamady Diop
- ~~Mathieu Ndongo~~ \- [transferred to Miami FC](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-transfers-forward-mathieu-ndongo-to-miami-fc/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Aldair Sanchez
- Hugo Bacharach
- Zachary Herivaux
- Dwayne Atkinson
- Dani Rovira
- Jojea Kwizera - [has signed multi-year contract extension](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-re-signs-midfielder-jojea-kwizera-to-multi-year-contract/?ref=tidetalkri.com)

**Options exercised, returning for 2026:**

- Koke Vegas
- Amos Shapiro-Thompson
- JJ Williams
- Kevin Vang

\* **Options declined:**

- Cole Dewhurst
- Will Meyer - [has re-signed with the club](https://www.instagram.com/p/DTi0QKBExKX/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Isaac Angking - [tore ACL in pre-season](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MjgjbDnv41M?feature=share&ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Taimu Okiyoshi

**Returning to parent club:**

- N/A

\* **Out of contract:**

- Joe Brito ([retired](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/joe-brito-announces-retirement-from-professional-soccer/?ref=tidetalkri.com))
- Marc Ybarra - [announced that he will not be returning to RIFC](https://www.instagram.com/p/DTnj7kNjW6w/?img%5Findex=1&ref=tidetalkri.com)  
  - [Signed with Las Vegas](https://www.lasvegaslightsfc.com/news/2026/01/28/las-vegas-lights-fc-signs-midfielder-marc-ybarra/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Rio Hope-Gund - [signed with Detroit City FC](https://www.detcityfc.com/news/2025/12/18/dcfc-inks-defender-rio-hope-gund-to-a-one-year-contract/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- Jackson Lee - [signed with Brooklyn FC](https://www.brooklynfootballclub.com/news/2026/01/16/basuljevic-lee-stojanovic-vancaeyezeele/?ref=tidetalkri.com)

\* ***Discussions are ongoing with multiple players out of contract or who had options declined about a possible return for the 2026 season.***

[Timmy breaks down Tide Talk's initial reaction to the news](https://tidetalkri.com/2026-season-roster-updates-initial-reactions/)

## Incomings:

- [RIFC make Leo Afonso their first signing of 2026](https://x.com/RhodeIslandFC/status/2009279146589831182?ref=tidetalkri.com). Ryan breaks down the signing [here](https://tidetalkri.com/rifc-make-leo-afonso-fist-signing-of-2026/).
- [Rhode Island FC Signs Defender Nick Scardina For 2026 Season](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-signs-defender-nick-scardina-for-2026-season/?ref=tidetalkri.com). Read Timmy's early impressions [here](https://tidetalkri.com/rifc-add-mls-talent-in-nick-scardina/).
- [Rhode Island FC replenishes the goalkeeping unit with the addition of Jacob Castro the For 2026 Season](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-signs-goalkeeper-jacob-castro-for-2026-season/?ref=tidetalkri.com). Read Andrew's reaction to the signing [here](https://tidetalkri.com/rifc-signs-backup-goalkeeper-jacob-castro/).
- [Rhode Island FC Adds Midfielder Agustín “Pity” Rodríguez on Loan For 2026 Season.](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-adds-midfielder-agustin-pity-rodriguez-on-loan-for-2026-season/?ref=tidetalkri.com) Hands shares his thoughts [here](https://tidetalkri.com/rifc-add-midfielder-agustin-rodriguez-on-loan/).
- [Rhode Island FC Signs Former Brown University Forward Jamin Gogo Peters](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-signs-former-brown-university-forward-jamin-gogo-peters/?ref=tidetalkri.com). Timmy shares some thoughts on the signing [here](https://tidetalkri.com/rhode-island-fc-adds-local-depth-with-jamin-gogo-peters/).
- [Rhode Island FC Signs Former Boston College Defender CJ Williams](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-signs-former-boston-college-defender-cj-williams-for-2026-season/?ref=tidetalkri.com). Hands shares his thoughts [here](https://tidetalkri.com/rifc-sign-defender-cj-williams/).

## Outgoings:

- 12/19/25 - [Maxi Rodriguez heads back to Detroit](https://x.com/RhodeIslandFC/status/2002077001591472249?ref=tidetalkri.com)  
  - Ryan breaks down our reaction [here](https://tidetalkri.com/goodbye-maxi/).
- 1/9/26 - [Albert “Chico” Dikwa returns to Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-transfers-albert-dikwa-chico-to-pittsburgh-riverhounds-sc/?ref=tidetalkri.com)  
  - Timmy shares his thoughts [here](https://tidetalkri.com/goodbye-albert-chico-dikwa/).
- 1/16/26 - [RIFC and Aimé Mabika agree to mutually part ways](https://x.com/RhodeIslandFC/status/2012313991645638942?ref=tidetalkri.com)  
  - Ryan shares his thoughts [here](https://tidetalkri.com/aime-mabika-agrees-to-mutually-part-ways-with-rhode-island-fc/).
- 1/28/26 - [Marc Ybarra Signs with the Las Vegas Lights](https://www.lasvegaslightsfc.com/news/2026/01/28/las-vegas-lights-fc-signs-midfielder-marc-ybarra/?ref=tidetalkri.com)  
  - Ryan shares his thoughts [here](https://tidetalkri.com/marc-ybarra-lands-with-the-las-vegas-lights/).
- 2/14/26 - [Rhode Island FC Transfers Forward Mathieu Ndongo to Miami FC ](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-transfers-forward-mathieu-ndongo-to-miami-fc/?ref=tidetalkri.com)  
  - Tyler shares his thoughts [here](https://tidetalkri.com/rhode-island-fc-transfers-youngster-mathieu-ndongo-to-the-miami-fc/).

## RIFC News:

- 12/2/25 - [Joe Brito Announces Retirement From Professional Soccer ](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/joe-brito-announces-retirement-from-professional-soccer/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- 12/3/25 - [Rhode Island FC Re-Signs Midfielder Jojea Kwizera to Multi-Year Contract](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-re-signs-midfielder-jojea-kwizera-to-multi-year-contract/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- 12/11/25 - [Rhode Island FC Kicks Off The 2026 Season March 7 at 2:30PM in Pawtucket](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-announces-2026-home-opener/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- 12/11/25 - [Amos Shapiro Thompson is Nominated for USL Championship Comeback Player of the Year](https://www.uslchampionship.com/news%5Farticle/show/1351482?brid=-otfZQ81bMPUi3BgyM%5FqSQ&ref=tidetalkri.com)
- 12/16/25 - [Rhode Island FC Announces 2026 Schedule](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-announces-2026-schedule/?ref=tidetalkri.com)  
  - Timmy reacts to the schedule [here](https://tidetalkri.com/2026-usl-championship-schedule-reaction-key-matchups/)
- 1/15/26 - [Rhode Island FC Re-Signs Goalkeeper Will Meyer For 2026 Season](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-re-signs-goalkeeper-will-meyer-for-2026-season/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- 1/15/26 - [Rhode Island FC Announces Kickoff Times for 2026 USL Championship Season](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-announces-kickoff-times-for-2026-usl-championship-season/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- 1/27/26 - [Rhode Island FC to Host CD Faialense in First Round of 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-to-host-cd-faialense-in-first-round-of-2026-lamar-hunt-u-s-open-cup/?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- 2/13/26 - [Rhode Island FC Announce President David Peart is leaving the club](https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/news/rhode-island-fc-announces-leadership-update/?ref=tidetalkri.com)  
  - Ryan's reaction [here](https://tidetalkri.com/own-goals-and-opportunities-peart/)

## USL News:

- 12/4/25 - [USL Announces League's Participation in U.S. Open Cup](https://www.uslchampionship.com/news%5Farticle/show/1350994?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- 12/10/25 - [USL Championship Announces Competition Format for 2026 Season](https://www.uslchampionship.com/news%5Farticle/show/1351433?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- 12/16/25 - [Prinx Tires named entitlement partner of USL Cup](https://www.uslsoccer.com/news%5Farticle/show/1351831?ref=tidetalkri.com)
- 1/27/26 - [USL Announces D1 Name and Details](https://www.uslsoccer.com/news%5Farticle/show/1354227?ref=tidetalkri.com)  
  - [RIFC Chairman and Co-Owner Brett Johnson's Reaction Here](https://x.com/RhodeIslandFC/status/2016537415335157792?ref=tidetalkri.com)