Ryan Sierakowski
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ryan David Sierakowski | ||
| Date of birth | August 7, 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Barrington, Illinois, United States | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Richmond Kickers | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sockers FC | |||
| 2013–2015 | Chicago Fire | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2018 | Michigan State Spartans | 81 | (33) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2018 | Chicago FC United | 11 | (6) |
| 2019–2020 | Portland Timbers 2 | 33 | (8) |
| 2020 | Real Monarchs | 14 | (1) |
| 2021 | New England Revolution II | 15 | (2) |
| 2021 | → Forward Madison (loan) | 12 | (6) |
| 2022 | Episkopi | 0 | (0) |
| 2022 | South Georgia Tormenta | 13 | (1) |
| 2023 | South Georgia Tormenta | 3 | (1) |
| 2023– | Richmond Kickers | 37 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 23, 2024 | |||
Ryan David Sierakowski (born August 7, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for USL League One side Richmond Kickers.
Career
[edit]Youth & College
[edit]Sierakowski attended Michigan State University, where he played college soccer for four years between 2015 and 2018, making 81 appearances, scoring 33 goals and tallying 16 assists.[1] Sierakowski holds the record for most career points by a Michigan State University soccer player in the history of the program. Sierakowski is the first, and only, player to lead the team in points (goals and assists combined) in all four seasons of his collegiate career.
While in college, Sierakowski played in the PDL with Chicago FC United.[2]
Professional career
[edit]On January 11, 2019, Sierakowski was drafted 23rd overall in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft, by Portland Timbers.[3] He signed with USL Championship side Portland Timbers 2 on March 1, 2019.[4]
On July 9, 2020, Sierakowski was signed by Real Monarchs of the USL Championship.[5] His option was declined by Real Monarchs following the 2020 season.[6]
In March 2021, Sierakowski joined USL League One side New England Revolution II ahead of the 2021 season.[7] He scored on his debut for the club, claiming the winner in 1–0 victory over Fort Lauderdale CF on April 10, 2021.[8]
On August 20, 2021, Sierakowski was loaned to Forward Madison FC, also of USL League One.[9]
Sierakowski was not announced as a returning player for the club's 2022 season where they would be competing in the newly formed MLS Next Pro.[10]
On May 1, 2022, Sierakowski signed with Greek second-tier side Episkopi.[11] However, he returned to the United States soon after, joining USL League One club South Georgia Tormenta on July 28, 2022.[12] Sierakowski left Tormenta following the 2022 season but re-signed with the club on a short-term deal on April 19, 2023.[13] On June 12, 2023, Sierakowski moved to USL League One side Richmond Kickers until the end of the season.[14]
Personal life
[edit]Born in the United States, Sierakowski is of Polish descent. In 2022, Sierakowski married Lindsey Rudden who ran Track & Cross Country for Michigan State University.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ryan Sierakowski - Men's Soccer - Michigan State University Athletics". msuspartans.com. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
- ^ "Ryan Sierakowski". uslleaguetwo.com. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
- ^ "Portland Timbers select forward Ryan Sierakowski and defender Lennart Hein in 2019 MLS SuperDraft". oregonlive.com. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
- ^ "T2 acquire Brayan Hurtado, Cristian Ojeda on loan | Portland Timbers". timbers.com. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
- ^ "Monarchs Sign Sierakowski From Timbers 2". USLChampionship.com. 9 July 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ "Real Monarchs Re-Sign Veteran Defender James Moberg | Real Salt Lake".
- ^ "Revolution II sign Ryan Sierakowski to USL League One roster". revolutionsoccer.net. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ "Fort Lauderdale CF vs. New England Revolution II - April 10, 2021 | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.
- ^ "Forward Madison Receives Forward Ryan Sierakowski on Loan from New England Revolution II". ForwardMadisonFC.com. Forward Madison FC. August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ "Revolution II sign four players to MLS NEXT Pro roster ahead of the 2022 season | New England Revolution".
- ^ "O Ράιαν Σιερακόφσκι (Ryan Sierakowski), η πρώτη μεταγραφή στην Επισκοπή μας". 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Tormenta FC Adds Forward Ryan Sierakowski to 2022 Roster".
- ^ "Tormenta FC Adds Forward Ryan Sierakowski to 2023 Roster".
- ^ "Veteran Forward Ryan Sierakowski Joins the Kickers".
- ^ S.A, Telewizja Polska (April 26, 2021). "Od potomka "Witkacego" po Dybalę. Egzotycznymi śladami Polaków". sport.tvp.pl.
- 1997 births
- Living people
- American men's soccer players
- American people of Polish descent
- Chicago FC United players
- Episkopi F.C. players
- Forward Madison FC players
- Men's association football forwards
- Michigan State Spartans men's soccer players
- New England Revolution II players
- People from McHenry, Illinois
- Sportspeople from McHenry County, Illinois
- Portland Timbers draft picks
- Portland Timbers 2 players
- Real Monarchs players
- Richmond Kickers players
- Soccer players from Illinois
- Tormenta FC players
- USL Championship players
- USL League One players
- USL League Two players
- 21st-century American sportsmen