Issa Rayyan (born August 24, 2000) is an American soccer player.

Career

Rayyan appeared as an amateur player for United Soccer League side Bethlehem Steel FC during their 2017 season.[1][2] Rayyan committed to play college soccer at Duke University in 2018.[3] On February 26, 2019, Rayyan left Duke after just one season to sign a professional contract with Bethlehem Steel.[4]

On March 16, 2021, Rayyan signed with USL Championship side Tacoma Defiance.[5]

On December 16, 2021, Rayyan moved to USL Championship club Colorado Springs Switchbacks ahead of their 2022 season.

Rayyan was announced as a new signing for USL Championship side Las Vegas Lights on January 25, 2023.[6]

Personal life

Rayyan was born in the United States to Jordanian parents.[7]

References

  1. ^ Born, Jacob (April 11, 2017). "Issa Rayyan makes USL debut against FC Cincinnati". philadelphiaunion.com. Archived from the original on 19 January 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  2. ^ "Issa Rayyan". www.uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 2017-05-05.
  3. ^ Ralph, Matthew (19 January 2017). "Union Academy forward commits to Duke". Brotherly Game. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
  4. ^ "Bethlehem Brings Aboard Rayyan". USL Championship. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
  5. ^ "Rayyan Leads Quartet of New Arrivals for Defiance". 15 March 2021.
  6. ^ "LIGHTS FC ANNOUNCE NEW COACHING STAFF & INITIAL PLAYER SIGNINGS FOR 2023 SEASON".
  7. ^ "AAA Start Your Journey: Issa Rayyan | Philadelphia Union". www.philadelphiaunion.com. Archived from the original on 2019-04-19.


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