Ryan Suarez
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Ryan Suarez is an American soccer player, who last played in United Soccer Leagues
for the California Victory
.
Cuarez played college soccer
at San Jose St.
from 1997 to 2000, and was named an NCAA All-American
his senior season. He also played for the Silicon Valley Ambassadors
in the Premier Development League.
Upon graduating, Suarez was drafted 7th overall by the Dallas Burn
in the 2001 MLS SuperDraft
. Suarez played very well in his debut season, starting 19 games while scoring 2 goals and 3 assists, and showing an attacking instinct and physicality that looked to make him very dangerous in Major League Soccer
. Although Suarez played consistently in his second season, starting 24 games and recording a goal and 2 assists for the Burn, his lack of improvement troubled many. His third season brought a move to center back, which Suarez did not take happily to - in midseason, he was traded to the Los Angeles Galaxy
with Paul Broome
and Antonio Martinez
in exchange for Ezra Hendrickson
and Gavin Glinton
. Suarez's time with the Galaxy was limited by injuries, playing only 3 games. In his fourth season, with Galaxy star defender Danny Califf
out for much of the year, Suarez cemented a position in the Galaxy back line, registering 25 starts for the team, but not scoring a single point. Suarez's efforts earned him the respect of Galaxy supporters and even brought him the Los Angeles Riot Squad (LARS) Player of the Year Award. Chivas USA
acquired Suarez before the 2005 season.
Chivas USA coach Hans Westerhof
subbed Suarez out in the 28th minute during the team's June 25 loss to the Kansas City Wizards
; Westerhof had wanted the defense to play forward, and Suarez was not complying. A heated exchange followed, and Suarez was waived by the club two days later. He was then claimed off waivers by the MetroStars
. He was released in November 2005 after playing just 4 games for the team.
In 2006, Suarez signed with Vancouver, and helped the Caps win their first USL First Division
Championship
by beating the Rochester Raging Rhinos
3-0.
On May 17, 2007 Suarez signed with the California Victory
.
Upon his arrival in MLS, Suarez was touted as a prospect for the US national team
's right back position. His lack of development and his move to center back, however, make it unlikely that he will see much time with the team. Although Suarez had the option of playing for Uruguay
, he committed himself to the United States, playing his only cap on May 26, 2003 against Wales
.
United Soccer Leagues
The United Soccer Leagues is the organizer of several soccer leagues with teams in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. It includes men's and women's leagues, both professional and amateur. Leagues currently organized are the USL Pro, the USL Premier Development League, the W-League, and...
for the California Victory
California Victory
The California Victory was a USL First Division professional soccer team based in San Francisco, California. It was an expansion team for the 2007 season, but ceased operation in September of that year after parent club Deportivo Alavés withdrew its support....
.
Cuarez played college soccer
College soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
at San Jose St.
San José State University
San Jose State University is a public university located in San Jose, California, United States...
from 1997 to 2000, and was named an NCAA All-American
Division I First-Team All-American (soccer)
The Division I First-Team All-Americans are the best eleven U.S. college soccer players as selected by the NCAA.-1970–1983:From 1970 to 1983 the NCAA only named defenders and forwards in addition to one goalkeeper.-1983–present:...
his senior season. He also played for the Silicon Valley Ambassadors
Silicon Valley Ambassadors
The Silicon Valley Ambassadors were an American soccer team based in Los Altos Hills, California that played in the USISL. The club played in the USISL Premier League, Western Conference, Southwest Division in 1998-1999. General manager and club owner was Silvian Centiu. head coach Joe Silveira...
in the Premier Development League.
Upon graduating, Suarez was drafted 7th overall by the Dallas Burn
FC Dallas
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
in the 2001 MLS SuperDraft
2001 MLS SuperDraft
-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:-Round 5:-Round 6:-External links:*...
. Suarez played very well in his debut season, starting 19 games while scoring 2 goals and 3 assists, and showing an attacking instinct and physicality that looked to make him very dangerous in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
. Although Suarez played consistently in his second season, starting 24 games and recording a goal and 2 assists for the Burn, his lack of improvement troubled many. His third season brought a move to center back, which Suarez did not take happily to - in midseason, he was traded to the Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
with Paul Broome
Paul Broome
Paul Broome is a retired American soccer defender who played eight seasons in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
and Antonio Martinez
Antonio Martínez
Antonio "Chivas" Martínez is a footballer. He last played midfielder for C.D. Chivas USA of Major League Soccer....
in exchange for Ezra Hendrickson
Ezra Hendrickson
Ezra Hendrickson is a retired Vincentian footballer. He played professionally in the United States' Major League Soccer with New York MetroStars, Los Angeles Galaxy, Dallas Burn, and Chivas USA, and was also a member of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines national team...
and Gavin Glinton
Gavin Glinton
Gavin Glinton is a Turks and Caicos Islands soccer player who currently plays for Nam Dinh FC in the V-League.-College and amateur:...
. Suarez's time with the Galaxy was limited by injuries, playing only 3 games. In his fourth season, with Galaxy star defender Danny Califf
Danny Califf
Daniel Benjamin "Danny" Califf is an American soccer player who currently plays for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
out for much of the year, Suarez cemented a position in the Galaxy back line, registering 25 starts for the team, but not scoring a single point. Suarez's efforts earned him the respect of Galaxy supporters and even brought him the Los Angeles Riot Squad (LARS) Player of the Year Award. Chivas USA
C.D. Chivas USA
Club Deportivo Chivas USA is an American professional soccer club based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada....
acquired Suarez before the 2005 season.
Chivas USA coach Hans Westerhof
Hans Westerhof
Hans Westerhof is a Dutch football coach and currently technical director at Pachuca.As a player, Westerhof played for BV Veendam and BVO Cambuur of the Dutch First Division...
subbed Suarez out in the 28th minute during the team's June 25 loss to the Kansas City Wizards
Kansas City Wizards
Sporting Kansas City is an American professional soccer club based in Kansas City, Kansas that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
; Westerhof had wanted the defense to play forward, and Suarez was not complying. A heated exchange followed, and Suarez was waived by the club two days later. He was then claimed off waivers by the MetroStars
Metrostars
Metrostar may refer to:*New York Red Bulls, formerly called the "MetroStars", a soccer team from New York*Manila Metro Rail Transit System, popularly called "The Metrostar Express", a part of the metropolitan rail system in Manila...
. He was released in November 2005 after playing just 4 games for the team.
In 2006, Suarez signed with Vancouver, and helped the Caps win their first USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
Championship
Championship
Championship is a term used in sport to refer to various forms of competition in which the aim is to decide which individual or team is the champion.- Title match system :...
by beating the Rochester Raging Rhinos
Rochester Raging Rhinos
The Rochester Rhinos are an American professional soccer team based in Rochester, New York, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having self-relegated from the USSF D2 Pro League...
3-0.
On May 17, 2007 Suarez signed with the California Victory
California Victory
The California Victory was a USL First Division professional soccer team based in San Francisco, California. It was an expansion team for the 2007 season, but ceased operation in September of that year after parent club Deportivo Alavés withdrew its support....
.
Upon his arrival in MLS, Suarez was touted as a prospect for the US national team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
's right back position. His lack of development and his move to center back, however, make it unlikely that he will see much time with the team. Although Suarez had the option of playing for Uruguay
Uruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
, he committed himself to the United States, playing his only cap on May 26, 2003 against Wales
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
.