Ryan Richter
Encyclopedia
Ryan Richter is an American
soccer player currently playing for Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer
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in Warminster, Pennsylvania where he was a three year starter. He was elected as team captain and MVP for both his Junior and Senior years. At William Tennent, Richter attained honor roll
status for all four years, he was also a three year starter on the basketball
team as well as being a placekicker
on the football
team.
After high school, Richter attended La Salle University
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
where he continued to play soccer. At La Salle, he was named Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year, and Student-Athlete of the Year. He is the second player from the La Salle Explorers
to be drafted into the MLS after Cesidio Colasante
. Richter racked up 28 goals and 13 assists during his time with the Explorers.
During his college years, Richter played for the Ocean City Nor'easters in the USL Premier Development League
.
by Philadelphia Union. After a successful preseason trial, he signed with the club on March 1, 2011.
Richter was sent on loan to the Union's USL Pro
affiliate Harrisburg City Islanders
in June 2011; he made his professional debut for them on June 4, in a game against Charleston Battery
.
On July 21st 2011, Richter made his Union debut against Everton
On August 24th, 2011 Richter scored his first career goal for the Philadelphia Union reserve team against the Harrisburg City Islanders. The goal, assisted by Justin Mapp, came in the 49th minute.
United States
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soccer player currently playing for Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
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Youth and College
Richter played soccer at William Tennent High SchoolWilliam Tennent High School
William Tennent High School is a public high school serving grades 9 through 12, located in Warminster, Pennsylvania, USA.The school is the only public high school serving Warminster and Upper Southampton townships and Ivyland borough in the Centennial School District, located in Bucks County,...
in Warminster, Pennsylvania where he was a three year starter. He was elected as team captain and MVP for both his Junior and Senior years. At William Tennent, Richter attained honor roll
Honor Roll
Honor Roll may refer to: HIGH GRADE STUDENT* Grade Point Average over 3.5* A list of honors students.* A similar academic honor, such as a Dean's List.* Honor Rolls of Baseball* Honour Roll Clasp of the Army – A decoration of Nazi Germany...
status for all four years, he was also a three year starter on the basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
team as well as being a placekicker
Placekicker
Placekicker, or simply kicker , is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals, extra points...
on the football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
team.
After high school, Richter attended La Salle University
La Salle University
La Salle University is a private, co-educational, Roman Catholic university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Named for St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, the school was founded in 1863 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. As of 2008 the school has approximately 7,554...
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
where he continued to play soccer. At La Salle, he was named Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year, and Student-Athlete of the Year. He is the second player from the La Salle Explorers
La Salle Explorers
La Salle Explorers is the name of the athletic teams from La Salle University. The school's 23 varsity sports teams compete in the NCAA's Division I and are a member of the Atlantic Ten Conference. The American football team previously played in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Football...
to be drafted into the MLS after Cesidio Colasante
Cesidio Colasante
Cesidio Colasante is a retired American soccer midfielder who played professionally in the National Professional Soccer League and USL A-League.-Youth and College:...
. Richter racked up 28 goals and 13 assists during his time with the Explorers.
During his college years, Richter played for the Ocean City Nor'easters in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
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Professional
On January 18, 2011, Richter was drafted as the 5th overall pick in the 1st round of the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft2011 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft is a secondary draft that was held by Major League Soccer on January 18, 2011. The draft consisted of three rounds with each of the 18 MLS clubs participating. The return of the Supplemental Draft after a two-year hiatus coincided with the return of the MLS Reserve...
by Philadelphia Union. After a successful preseason trial, he signed with the club on March 1, 2011.
Richter was sent on loan to the Union's USL Pro
USL Pro
The USL Professional Division, commonly known as USL Pro , is a professional men's soccer league in the United States that began its inaugural season in 2011....
affiliate Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
in June 2011; he made his professional debut for them on June 4, in a game against Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
.
On July 21st 2011, Richter made his Union debut against Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
On August 24th, 2011 Richter scored his first career goal for the Philadelphia Union reserve team against the Harrisburg City Islanders. The goal, assisted by Justin Mapp, came in the 49th minute.