The Rhode Island FC announced this week that they have signed goalkeeper Nate Silveira and midfield Kevin Vang. The two players are both Rhode Island natives and were born in the state.
Silveira, who grew up in East Providence and attended East Providence High School, joins RIFC from Crown Legacy FC of MLS Next Pro.
Vang, a former standout at Providence College, was also born in Rhode Island and attended Cranston East High School.
“To be able to sign two quality players from the state of Rhode Island is really special,” said Rhode Island FC Head Coach Khano Smith. “As a club, one of our objectives is to show that there is a pathway to the professional level. Kevin and Nate represent the level of talent coming out of the Ocean State and both have worked extremely hard to get to this point.”
RIFC kicks off the 2024 season with a game against New Mexico United.
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