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

Ryan McCurdy
Personal information
Full name Ryan McCurdy
Date of birth (1991-05-23) 23 May 1991 (age 32)
Place of birth Belfast, Northern Ireland
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Youth career
Linfield
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Algonquin Thunder
2017–2018 VIU Mariners
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2014 Kingston FC
2015–2016 Kingston Clippers 8 (0)
2017 Victoria Highlanders 14 (0)
2018–2019 CCB LFC United
2019 Pacific FC 10 (0)
Managerial career
2023– Van Isle Wave (Technical Lead)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 September 2019

Club career edit

Kingston FC edit

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

Kingston Clippers edit

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 edit

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

Pacific FC edit

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 edit

  1. ^ a b 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". 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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "R. McCurdy". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  9. ^ "Pacific FC Announce First Roster Moves". Pacific FC. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2019.

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