Players

2017: Saw action in 29 matches, starting in all 29 of them and playing a total of 2433 minutes … Was named to the NASL Best XI … Earned NASL Team of the Week honors three times (Jun. 28, Jul. 6, Sep. 27) and one NASL Team of the Month nod (Jun.) … Completed 90.6% of his passes, notched two assists and created 24 scoring chances … Recorded 39 clearances, 11 blocks and 40 interceptions … Earned his two assists in the same match, in a 2-1 win over the New York Cosmos (Jun. 24).
 

2016: Played 1512 minutes in 18 matches and 17 starts for the Miami FC … The midfielder made 10 clearances, 12 blocks, 37 interceptions and won 88 duels … Ryan completed 870 of his 999 passes, for a pass accuracy of 87 percent and created 28 scoring chances … He also put three of his seven shots on target.

 

Before the Miami FC: Born in Tipperary, Ireland, Ryan has made an impact in his home country and in the United States … Ryan landed with the Sligo Rovers in 2008 and would make 111 appearances for the Irish Premier Division side before moving on to play for teams like Dundee United and Shamrock Rovers … He joined the startup Ottawa Fury in 2014 and played two great seasons for the NASL side, captaining the team both seasons and lead the club to the 2015 NASL Soccer Bowl.