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
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