Ryan McCurdy
FullnameRyan McCurdy
Birth date23 May 1991 (age 35)
Birth placeBelfast, Northern Ireland
PositionCentre-back
Youthclubs 1Linfield
College 1Algonquin Thunder
Collegeyears 22017–2018
College 2VIU Mariners
Years 12012–2014
Clubs 1Kingston FC
Years 22015–2016
Clubs 2Kingston Clippers
Caps 28
Goals 20
Years 32017
Clubs 3Victoria Highlanders
Caps 314
Goals 30
Years 42018–2019
Clubs 4CCB LFC United
Years 52019
Clubs 5Pacific FC
Caps 510
Goals 50
Manageryears 12023–
Managerclubs 1Van Isle Wave (Technical Lead)

Ryan McCurdy (born 23 May 1991) is a former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He is the technical director for the Van Isle Wave Program.[1]

Club career

Kingston FC

In 2012, McCurdy signed with Kingston FC in the Canadian Soccer League, and in 2013 featured in the CSL Championship final.[2]

Kingston Clippers

In 2015 and 2016, McCurdy played for League1 Ontario side Kingston Clippers.[3][4][5] In 2016, he made eight appearances for Kingston in league play.[4]

Victoria Highlanders

In 2017, McCurdy captained PDL side Victoria Highlanders, making fourteen appearances.[6]

Pacific FC

On 17 April 2019, McCurdy signed with Canadian Premier League side Pacific FC.[7] On 29 April 2019, McCurdy made his professional debut for Pacific as a substitute in a 1–0 win over HFX Wanderers.[8] He made a total of ten league appearances for Pacific that season.[8] On 4 November 2019, the club announced it would not be offering McCurdy a new contract for the following season.[9] After the conclusion of the season he retired from professional soccer.[1]

References

  1. ^ Jacques, John (23 March 2023). "Former Trident Ryan McCurdy Takes Van Isle Wave Position". Northern Tribune. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  2. ^ "New-Look Kingston FC Upbeat with Announcements…New coach, ownership, corporate support at press conference – Canadian Soccer League". 18 August 2013. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  3. ^ Doug Graham (5 May 2015). "Clippers' new coach full of optimism". The Kingston Whig-Standard. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  4. ^ "Ryan McCurdy 2016". League1 Ontario. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  5. ^ Michael McColl (16 January 2019). "Pacific Prospects: Vancouver Island based players worth a look from Pacific FC". AFTN. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  6. ^ "Ryan McCurdy 2017". USL League Two. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  7. ^ "Pacific FC adds to back line with addition of centre back Ryan McCurdy". Pacific FC. 17 April 2019. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  8. ^ "R. McCurdy". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  9. ^ "Pacific FC Announce First Roster Moves". Pacific FC. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2019.