Ryan Robinson (Canadian soccer)
 Robinson with HFX Wanderers in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 30, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Vaughan Azzurri | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2014 | Mount Hamilton YSC | ||
| 2014–2021 | Toronto FC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | York Lions | 17 | (3) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Toronto FC III | 8 | (0) |
| 2021 | FC Manitoba | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | Vaughan Azzurri | 5 | (4) |
| 2022 | HFX Wanderers | 18 | (0) |
| 2023– | Vaughan Azzurri | 36 | (10) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 24, 2024 | |||
Ryan Robinson (born June 30, 2001) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario.
Early life
[edit]Robinson began playing soccer at age five.[1] He played rep soccer with Mount Hamilton Youth SC in his youth years, before joining the Toronto FC Academy in 2014.[1]
University career
[edit]In 2024, he began attending York University, where he played for the men's soccer team. At the end of his first season, he was named an OUA West Second Team All-Star.[2]
Club career
[edit]While with the Toronto FC Academy, he played with Toronto FC III in League1 Ontario in 2018, making eight appearances.[3]
In July 2021, Robinson signed with USL League Two side FC Manitoba, however, FC Manitoba was forced to withdraw from USL League Two due to the COVID-19 pandemic, instead playing a series of exhibition matches instead.[4]
In October 2021, Robinson joined League1 Ontario side Vaughan Azzurri.[5] On October 23, he scored a hat-trick against Unionville Milliken SC in a 5-1 victory.[6]
In 2022, he went on trial with Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League, during their pre-season.[7] Afterwards, he returned to Vaughan and during their pre-season, Robinson played in a friendly against Canadian Premier League side HFX Wanderers, and was subsequently invited to trial with the professional outfit during their preseason.[8] After playing in all of the Wanderers' remaining pre-season matches, he signed his first professional contract with Wanderers on April 6, 2022, a one-year contract with options through 2024.[9] He made his professional debut on April 7, coming on as a substitute against York United FC.[10] He started his first match on May 7, against Valour FC.[11]
International career
[edit]In December 2015, he made his debut in the Canadian national program, attending a U14 identification camp.[12]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played on August 27, 2024[13]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Toronto FC III | 2018[3] | League1 Ontario | 8 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| FC Manitoba | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| Vaughan Azzurri | 2021[5] | League1 Ontario | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 4 | ||
| HFX Wanderers FC | 2022 | Canadian Premier League | 18 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | — | 20 | 0 | ||
| Vaughan Azzurri | 2023[14] | League1 Ontario | 20 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 23 | 7 | |
| 2024 | League1 Ontario Premier | 16 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 19 | 5 | |||
| Total | 36 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 42 | 12 | ||
| Career total | 67 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 78 | 16 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b Newman, Mark (July 31, 2014). "Hamilton Mountain youth has MLS dreams". Hamilton Mountain News.
- ^ "Coore, Zeppieri claim most valuable player honors for their championship bound teams". Ontario University Athletics. November 1, 2024.
- ^ a b "Ryan Robinson 2018 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ Jacques, John (July 21, 2021). "FC Manitoba Adds Two MLS Academy Youngsters". Northern Tribune. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ a b "Ryan Robinson 2021 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ Thompson, Marty (October 25, 2021). "Matchweek 13: Playoffs confirmed, Men's semis set for Guelph & Vaughan". League1 Ontario.
- ^ Jacques, John (February 15, 2022). "Valour FC Announces Preseason Camp Trialists". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "Wanderers sign Robinson, Gagan ahead of CPL season opener". HFX Wanderers FC. April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ Jacques, John (April 6, 2022). "Halifax Adds Youth In Robinson And Gagan". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "Ryan Robinson profile". Eikon Sports.
- ^ "Stories of the Match: Wanderers 0-0 draw with Valour FC". HFX Wanderers FC. May 7, 2022.
- ^ Ryan Robinson at the Canadian Soccer Association
- ^ Ryan Robinson at Soccerway
- ^ "Ryan Robinson 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
External links
[edit]- Ryan Robinson at Soccerway
- 2001 births
- Living people
- Men's association football forwards
- Canadian men's soccer players
- Soccer players from Hamilton, Ontario
- Toronto FC players
- FC Manitoba players
- Vaughan Azzurri players
- HFX Wanderers FC players
- League1 Ontario players
- Canadian Premier League players
- Toronto FC Academy players
- 21st-century Canadian sportsmen
- York Lions men's soccer players