Ryan Carmichael (born 3 August 2001) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for MLS Next Pro club Inter Miami II.

Ryan Carmichael
Personal information
Full name Ryan Carmichael
Date of birth (2001-08-03) 3 August 2001 (age 23)[1]
Place of birth Madden, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Inter Miami II
Number 9
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2023 Hofstra Pride 75 (46)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 Portadown 39 (6)
2021 Georgia Revolution
2022–2023 Long Island Rough Riders 25 (17)
2024– Inter Miami II 25 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:34, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

College career

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In 2020, Carmichael would be given an opportunity of a four-year scholarship to play in the United States of America at an NCAA Division I school, which would be Hofstra University or continue to play in Northern Ireland with Portadown.[3] He would choose to leave Northern Ireland and move to the United States of America to represent Hofstra University and play for Hofstra Pride men's soccer team.[4] Carmichael made 75 appearances and recorded 46 goals and 18 assists for Hofstra University in 4 seasons.[5]

Club career

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Carmichael made his professional debut for Portadown in the NIFL Championship in March 2018 against Institute.[6] He made over 60 appearances for the team across all competitions, scoring six league goals.[6]

He also played for National Premier Soccer League side Georgia Revolution in 2021,[7] and later with Long Island Rough Riders as they reached the USL League Two play-offs in 2022.[8]

In December 2023, Ryan Carmichael was one of the four players selected by Inter Miami in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft. He was drafted in the first round (24th overall).[9] Although drafted by Inter Miami, Ryan Carmichael was signed to the reserved team, Inter Miami II for the 2024 season.[10] He made his MLS Next Pro debut with Inter Miami II on 2 April 2024 in a 2–0 win against Orlando City B, he recorded an assist.[11] He scored his debut goal the following match against Huntsville City on 7 April 2024, in a 2–1 win.[12] That goal later earned him MLS Pro Next Goal of Matchweek 4.[13]

Career statistics

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As of match played 25 August 2024 [1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Playoffs National cup[a] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Portadown 2018-2019 NIFL Championship 19 4 8 1 1 1 3[b] 1 31 7
Portadown 2019-2020 NIFL Championship 20 2 20 2
Total 39 6 8 1 1 1 3 1 51 9
Long Island Rough Riders 2022[8] USL League Two 14 10 3 3 17 13
2023 11 7 1 0 12 8
Total 25 17 4 3 0 0 0 0 29 21
Inter Miami II 2024 MLS Next Pro 19 7 0 0 19 7
Career total 83 29 12 4 1 1 3 1 99 35

References

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  1. ^ a b Ryan Carmichael at Soccerway
  2. ^ Ryan Carmichael at WorldFootball.net
  3. ^ "CARMICHAEL LEAVES FOR US SCHOLARSHIP". Portadown Football Club. 13 September 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Carmichael reflects on storied Hofstra career". The Hofstra Chronicle. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Carmichael, Ryan". Hofstra Pride. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Carmichael Leaves for US Scholarship". Portadown F.C. 13 September 2020.
  7. ^ "12 NPSL Alums Selected in MLS SuperDraft 2024". 21 December 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Ryan Carmichael 2022 USL2 Stats". USL League Two.
  9. ^ "Inter Miami CF Acquires $300,000 in General Allocation Money, Selects Four Players in MLS SuperDraft 2024 presented by adidas". Hofstra Pride. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  10. ^ "Inter Miami CF II Season Kicks Off on Sunday, March 17 at Chase Stadium at 3 p.m. ET". Inter Miami CF. 17 March 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  11. ^ "Match Report: Orlando City B falls to Inter Miami CF II 2-0 in match at Generation adidas Cup". Orlando City. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  12. ^ "Huntsville City FC Falls 2-1 at Inter Miami CF II". WAAY 31 News. 7 April 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  13. ^ "MLS NEXT Pro Goal of Matchweek 4: Ryan Carmichael". MLS Next Pro. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
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