Ryan Dodson
American soccer player
Ryan Nicholas Dodson (born October 14, 1992) is an American professional soccer player.
Career
Youth and Club
Dodson played one year of college soccer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2011, before transferring to University of Denver the following year.
Out of college, Dodson went unrated in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft, later signing with Swedish side IFK Stockaryd/IF Rörviks.
After a year in Sweden, Dodson signed with United Soccer League side Pittsburgh Riverhounds on February 11, 2016. He was released by Pittsburgh four months later. His lone appearance came on May 14, 2016, where he came on as a sub and played 18 minutes vs. FC Cincinnati.
Personal life
Two of Dodson's siblings are also soccer players. His brother, Derek, played for the Georgetown Hoyas (2011) and, as of the 2023 USL Championship season, plays professionally with Charleston Battery. His sister, Kristen, played for the Auburn Tigers (2014–17).
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