LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas Lights FC announced on Monday the club’s end-of-season roster decisions ahead of the 2026 USL Championship season, with 10 players currently set to return for the new season.

The club exercised contract options of defender Elias Gärtig, midfielder Giorgio Probo, and forward Nighte Pickering and Christian Pinzón, while goalkeeper Carver Miller, defenders Turner Humphrey and Shawn Smart, midfielders Edison Azcona and Patrick Leal and forward Johnny Rodriguez were previously under contract for the 2026 campaign.

The club declined contract options for Younes Boudadi, Vaughn Covil, McKinze Gaines, Tommy McNamara, Rory O’Driscoll, Jack Singer, and Stefan Stojanovic.

Seven players are out of contract – Nicholas Ammeter, Raiko Arozarena, Coleman Gannon, Anthony Herbert, Gennaro Nigro, Christopher Pearson, and Gaoussou Samake.

Nate Jones will return to parent club Colorado Rapids following the conclusion of his loan at the end of the 2025 season, while Joe Gyau has announced his retirement from professional soccer.

The club also announced it had bought out the remainder of Daouda Peeters’ contract, making him a free agent ahead of the 2026 season.

“I would like to thank all departing players for their contributions to this club and wish them the best in their next steps,” said Lights Sporting Director Gianleonardo Neglia. “After a difficult 2025 season that did not meet our expectations, changes are needed for our roster under Head Coach Devin Rensing’s leadership. The work on this offseason began far before today’s announcement, and we’re excited to add multiple major signings before the New Year to complement our key players already under contract.”