POSITION: Midfielder
BIRTHDATE: Aug. 12, 2000
HEIGHT: 5-5
WEIGHT: 150
HOMETOWN: Cranston, R.I.
YOUTH CLUB: Bayside FC, New England Revolution Academy
PREVIOUS TEAMS: Providence College
PROFILE
Vang made Ocean State history on Feb. 20, 2024 when he not only became one of two Rhode Island natives to sign a professional contract with Rhode Island FC, but was also the first player signed out of a local Rhode Island college or university. A former standout at Providence College, Vang was born and raised in Rhode Island and attended Cranston East High School. Through his years with the Friars, Vang made 83 appearances and recorded four goals and nine assists in 4,877 minutes. Before making the jump to the collegiate ranks, Vang garnered national spotlight while playing with the New England Revolution Academy. The midfielder’s play was recognized by U.S. Soccer, who called him up to a Youth National Team Futures Camp in 2015 and an Under-17 National Team Camp in 2016. Vang was also named an Eastern Conference Best XI selection for the 2016-17 Development Academy season. Before joining the Revolution Academy, Vang’s youth career took off while playing at Bayside FC.