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