Ryan Flood (born October 17, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a left-back for USL Championship club Orange County SC, on loan from Phoenix Rising FC.

Ryan Flood
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-10-17) October 17, 1998 (age 25)
Place of birth Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Left back
Team information
Current team
Orange County SC
(On loan from Phoenix Rising)
Number 14
Youth career
SC del Sol
Sereno Soccer Club
Real Salt Lake AZ
Corona del Sol HS
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 Sporting Arizona
2019–2020 FC Arizona 14 (3)
2021–2022 Phoenix Rising 36 (1)
2023–2024 Finn Harps 34 (12)
2024– Phoenix Rising 3 (0)
2024–Orange County SC (loan) 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 22, 2024

Career

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After a season in the UPSL with Sporting Arizona in 2018, Flood traveled to Brazil and Japan in pursuit of a professional soccer career.[1] He returned in 2019 to play in the NPSL with FC Arizona.[2][3][4]

On March 31, 2021, Flood signed his first fully professional contract with USL Championship side Phoenix Rising.[5] He made his professional debut on April 30, 2021, starting in a 4–1 win over San Diego Loyal.[6]

In January 2022, Flood was re-signed by the club for another season, as his option was activated.[7]

On January 12, 2023, Flood joined Irish club Finn Harps on a permanent deal, signing a two-year contract in the process.[8] On 15 February 2024, it was announced by Finn Harps that Flood had returned to America on compassionate leave for an undetermined amount of time.[9]

On 14 March 2024, it was announced that Flood had signed for his former club Phoenix Rising.[10][11]

Flood was loaned to Orange County SC on May 31, 2024.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ USLChampionship com Staff (March 31, 2021). "Rising FC Adds Local Product Flood to Squad". USL Championship.
  2. ^ "First Team Player Ryan Flood Has Signed for Phoenix Rising". March 31, 2021.
  3. ^ "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
  4. ^ "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
  5. ^ Communications, Phoenix Rising (March 31, 2021). "Phoenix Rising Signs FC Arizona Product Ryan Flood". Phoenix Rising FC | Arizona's Highest Level Professional Soccer Team.
  6. ^ "Phoenix Rising FC vs. San Diego Loyal SC". www.uslchampionship.com. April 30, 2021.
  7. ^ "2022: The Roster So Far..." Phoenix Rising FC. January 3, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  8. ^ "Finn Harps Sign Ryan Flood". Finn Harps FC. January 12, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  9. ^ McNulty, Chris. "Blow for Finn Harps as Ryan Flood returns to America on 'compassionate leave'". www.donegallive.ie.
  10. ^ Bonnar, Dáire (March 14, 2024). "Ryan Flood transfers to Phoenix Rising". Donegal News.
  11. ^ Corcoran, Paul. "Ryan Flood's departure confirmed as defender signs for Phoenix Rising". extratime.com.
  12. ^ Minnick, J. "Phoenix Rising FC Loans Ryan Flood to Orange County SC". PHXRisingFC.com. Phoenix Rising. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  13. ^ "ORANGE COUNTY SC ACQUIRES DEFENDER RYAN FLOOD ON LOAN FROM PHOENIX RISING FC". OrangeCountySoccer.com. Orange County SC. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
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