Ryan Carmichael Explained

Ryan Carmichael
Fullname:Ryan Carmichael
Birth Date:3 August 2001
Birth Place:Madden, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Height:1.80 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Inter Miami II
Clubnumber:9
Collegeyears1:2020–2023
College1:Hofstra Pride
Collegecaps1:75
Collegegoals1:46
Years1:2018–2020
Caps1:39
Goals1:6
Years2:2021
Clubs2:Georgia Revolution
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Long Island Rough Riders
Caps3:25
Goals3:17
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Inter Miami II
Caps4:17
Goals4:6
Club-Update:14 August 2024

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.

College career

In 2020, Carmichael would be given an opportunity of a four-year scholarship to play in the United States of America at a NCAA Division I school, which would be Hofstra University or continue to play in Northern Ireland with Portadown.[1] 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.[2] Carmichael made 75 appearances and recorded 46 goals and 18 assists for Hofstra University in 4 seasons.[3]

Club career

Carmichael made his professional debut for Portadown in the NIFL Championship in March 2018 against Institute.[4] He made over 60 appearances for the team across all competitions, scoring six goals.

He also played for National Premier Soccer League side Georgia Revolution in 2021,[5] and later with Long Island Rough Riders as they reached the USL League Two play-offs in 2022.[6]

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).[7] Although drafted by Inter Miami, Ryan Carmichael would be signed to the reserved team, Inter Miami II for the 2024 season.[8] He would make his MLS Next Pro debut with Inter Miami II on 2 April 2024 in a 2-0 win against Orlando City B, he would record an assist.[9] He would score his debut goal the following match against Huntsville City on 7 April 2024, in a 2-1 win.[10] That goal would later earn him MLS Pro Next Goal of Matchweek 4.[11]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Portadown2018-2019NIFL Championship??102131
Long Island Rough Riders2022USL League Two1410331713
202311710128
Total25174300002921
Inter Miami II2024MLS Next Pro17600176
Career total42234310214928

Notes and References

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