Honorees & Special Guests

Alumni Honoree

Maria Martinez

SBU Academy Class of 2020
Lehman College Class of 2025

Soccer for Good Award

JT Batson

CEO, General Secretary
US Soccer Federation

Emcee

Luis Miguel Echegaray

Luis is a writer, analyst and host specializing in soccer and sports content that also appeals to the U.S. Latino/Hispanic and young audience. Most recently he worked at ESPN, SportsCenter, ESPN Deportes covering all things soccer including being an analyst and host for ESPN FC’s digital coverage of the Premier League, Champions League and major international tournaments. He was also the main soccer voice for SportsCenter covering all the major aspects of the game. He has also previously hosted CBS Sports' ¡Qué Golazo! podcast and YouTube show, a show he co-created, and served as an analyst for CBS Sports HQ. At Sports Illustrated, Luis Miguel co-hosted their premium soccer show Planet Fútbol TV with the late Grant Wahl and led Latino/Spanish content for the entire site, creating engaging narratives across sports and culture for Hispanic/Latino and diverse, young audiences. He also served as the sole Latino voice at Guardian News & Media, where he advocated for diverse representation and improved engagement with Latino communities in media. LME's work focuses on analysis, energy and passion, helping audiences better connect with the world of soccer, sports and culture.

Special Guests

Matt Freese*

USA Men’s National Team
New York City FC

Kevin O’Toole*

New York City FC

Mandy Freeman*

NJ/NY Gotham FC

Sandro Schwarz

Head Coach, New York Red Bulls

Sam Rosette

Brooklyn FC

Shep Messing

Broadcaster, Studio Analyst
Former Player, New York Cosmos, NASL, USA

Prince Amponsah*

SBU Academy Class of 2020
New York City FC

* Game schedule permitting