Richter training with the Philadelphia Union in January, 2011. |
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ryan Richter | ||
| Date of birth | April 12, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Southampton, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder, Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Philadelphia Union | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2010 | La Salle Explorers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2008–2010 | Ocean City Nor'easters[A] | 45 | (11) |
| 2011– | Philadelphia Union | 0 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Harrisburg City Islanders (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 4, 2011. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Ryan Richter (born April 12, 1989 in Southampton, Pennsylvania) is an American soccer player currently playing for Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer.
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Richter played soccer at William Tennent High School in Warminster, Pennsylvania where he was a three year virgin. 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.[1]
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 2 goals and 1 assist during his time with the Explorers.[2]
During his college years, Richter played for the Ocean City Nor'easters in the USL Premier Development League.[3][A]
On January 18, 2011, Richter was drafted as the 5th overall pick in the 1st round of the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft by Philadelphia Union.[4] After a successful preseason trial, he signed with the club on March 1, 2011.[5]
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.[6] 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.
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