Ryan Gareis (born November 13, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Houston Dash.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | November 13, 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Naperville, Illinois | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Houston Dash | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sockers FC | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2021 | South Carolina Gamecocks | 100 | (15) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Houston Dash | 32 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2013 | United States U15 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:49, October 16, 2024 (UTC) | |||
Early life
editGareis is originally from Naperville, Illinois.[1]
Gareis attended Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, Illinois where she scored the most goals for the team her freshman year. She was a member of Sockers FC and played in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) and won U.S. Club Soccer's National Championship in 2012 & 2013.
In 2013, Gareis attended a U15 Girls' U.S. Youth National Team Training Camp. Gareis was a member of Illinois' Olympic Development Program (ODP) in 2010 and 2014. Gareis played for the Illinois ODP team when they played in the National Championships in 2014.
College career
editGareis played college soccer at South Carolina from 2017 to 2021.[2]
Club career
editIn December 2021, Gareis was selected by the Houston Dash in the fourth round of the 2022 NWSL Draft.[3] On February 18, 2022, Gareis signed a two-year contract with Houston.[4] She made 20 appearances for the Dash in the 2022 season, and was named the club's Young Player of the Year.[5] In January 2023, she signed a contract extension with Houston.[6]
International career
editShe attended training camp with the United States under-15 team in 2013.[7]
Personal life
editShe and Pat Connaughton announced their relationship in June 2023.[8] In January 2024, they announced Gareis was pregnant.[9] They got engaged in February 2024.[10] Their son was born in May 2024.[11]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of October 13, 2024
| Club | Season | League | Cup[a] | Playoffs[b] | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Houston Dash | 2022 | NWSL | 15 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | |||
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||||
| Career total | 32 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | ||
- ^ Includes the NWSL Challenge Cup
- ^ Includes NWSL Playoffs
Honors
editSouth Carolina Gamecocks
Individual
- SEC All-Freshman Team: 2017
- United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Region Third Team: 2021
- Houston Dash Young Player of the Year: 2022
References
edit- ^ "Naperville's Ryan Gareis embraces home away from home with NWSL's Houston Dash: 'I've completely fallen in love'". Chicago Tribune. August 10, 2023.
- ^ "Ryan Gareis". June 22, 2018.
- ^ "Houston Dash select forward Ryan Gareis from South Carolina in NWSL Draft | Houston Dynamo".
- ^ "Houston Dash FW Ryan Gareis signs two-year contract | Houston Dynamo".
- ^ "Houston Dash announce 2022 Team Awards | Houston Dynamo".
- ^ "Houston Dash forward Ryan Gareis signs contract extension | Houston Dynamo".
- ^ "U15 GNT to Hold Training Camp at the US Soccer National Training Center - U.S. Soccer". August 7, 2013. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013.
- ^ @patconnaughton (June 13, 2023). "And if you don't know, now you know 🤞🏼" – via Instagram.
- ^ @ryangareis (January 2, 2024). "Life is so good.. adding a mini 24 this '24 🩵" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Milwaukee Bucks' Pat Connaughton engaged to Houston Dash's Ryan Gareis".
- ^ @ryangareis (May 6, 2024). "Crew Leo Connaughton 5.3.2024 🩵 We could not possibly love you more big guy!!!" – via Instagram.
External links
edit- Ryan Gareis at Soccerway.com
- Ryan Gareis at FBref.com
- South Carolina Gamecocks bio
