After their successful debut campaign ended with a 3-1 loss to Chattanooga FC in the Eastern Conference Semifinal, independent side CT United FC turned its attention to the 2027 Sprint Season on Friday as the club announced that 11 players from the inaugural season would not return for 2027.
Defender Nelson Rodriguez was included in Friday’s announcement, but the defender has been away from CT for some time after returning to El Salvador to join Alianza FC in May. Rodriguez appeared in three matches, clocking 174 minutes for Connecticut before departing.
Defender Reyniel Perdomo departs after joining CT United from Panamanian side Alianza FC on February 24. The Panama youth international clocked 316 minutes in five appearances for CT United in the club’s inaugural campaign.
Midfielder Hivan Kouonang departs after joining the independent side on January 2 after spending time with German fifth-division side SG Wattenscheid 09 and at the collegiate level at Radford University. Kouonang notched one goal in 10 appearances with CT in 2026.
Forward Laurie Goddard departs after joining CT United on January 12 following a collegiate career at Merrimack College and Hofstra University. Goddard’s one season in CT saw him tally two goals and an assist in 20 appearances, where he clocked 825 minutes.
Defender Richard Hauth departs after joining the expansion side after beginning his career in the Greuther FĂĽrth organization. Hauth clocked 175 minutes in three appearances for Connecticut.
Midfielder Ibrahim Kasule was included in Friday’s announcement despite Red Bull New York II recalling him from his loan before mutually terminating his contract on August 10. Kasule tallied two goals in 10 appearances for the Coywolves before departing in the summer.
Defender Neo Che departs after being a mid-season addition by CT United on August 5. Che clocked 65 minutes in four appearances for CT.
Midfielder Sean Petrie departs after joining the Coywolves in January after starting his career in the Barca Residency Academy and fellow MLS NEXT Pro side Real Monarchs. Petrie clocked 291 minutes in seven appearances for Connecticut in 2026.
Goalkeeper Anthony Ramos departs after joining the club on January 5 following time in Portugal, Mexico, and the United States. Ramos made nine saves in six appearances for Connecticut.
Defender Justin Malou departs after joining the club on July 28. Malou clocked 46 minutes in two appearances for Connecticut.
Midfielder Jamison Ping departs after joining the Coywolves on loan from USL Championship side Phoenix Rising on August 21. Ping clocked 63 minutes in four appearances for Connecticut.
