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South Bronx United’s 15th Annual Benefit
A Night to Celebrate our Diversity

Thursday, November 13, 2025

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Prince George Ballroom
15 E 27th Street
New York, NY 10016

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As our region and nation prepare to welcome the world for next year's World Cup, we will enjoy an evening to celebrate the diverse backgrounds represented at South Bronx United! We will celebrate all the paths our youth and families take to be part of this American Dream and recognize how much this diversity adds to the fabric of our communities.

The evening's program will include an annual update from our Executive Director, an alumni speaker, special guests (to be announced), a silent auction, live music, and more! 


Alumni Honoree

Maria Martinez
SBU Academy Class of 2020
Lehman College Class of 2025

Soccer for Good Award Recipient

JT Batson
CEO, General Secretary, US Soccer Federation

Emcee
Luis Miguel Echegaray

Special Guests

Matt Freese, USMNT, New York City FC
Prince Amponsah, New York City FC, SBU Academy Alumnus
Mandy Freeman, NJ/NY Gotham FC
Shep Messing, Broadcaster, former New York Cosmos
Kevin O’Toole, New York City FC
Samantha Rosette, Brooklyn FC
Sandro Schwarz, Head Coach, New York Red Bulls

John Assadi
Quincy Evans

Co-Chairs

Pranav Sawjiany
Sina Toussi

Sam Choi
Amanda Donohue
Nicole Faurot
Michael Galardi
Sheraz Iftikhar
Derrick Johnson

Host Committee

Daniel Kraut
Jon Lee
Etienne Lussiez
Nick Ohler
Mike Peña
Tommaso Poggioli

AJ Reisman
Matt Ross
Zac Rubin
Sarah Smith
Steph & Andrew So
Jeff Sterrett

Hanan Thabet
Kerry & Frank Brenninkmeyer
Mila Yankova