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
South Bronx United raised over $500,000 to support its youth and family programs and services at its 15th Annual Benefit at the Prince George Ballroom. Congratulations to Soccer for Good Recipient, JT Batson, the CEO and Secretary General of the US Soccer Foundation, and our 2025 Alumni Honoree, Maria Martinez. Ms. Martinez shared her incredible story while accepting the award. Learn more about her journey in Maria's Alumni Honoree Video.
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
John Assadi
Quincy Evans
Co-Chairs
Pranav Sawjiany
Sina Toussi
Sam Choi
Amanda Donohue
Emily Farley Chang
Nicole Faurot
Michael Galardi
Sheraz Iftikhar
Host Committee
Derrick Johnson
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