Ryley Kraft
American soccer player
Ryley Kraft (born January 13, 1998) is an American retired soccer player who played as a midfielder.
Career
He was acquired by Orlando City B on March 8, 2017, after previously spending time with Sacramento Republic's youth team.
In 2018, Kraft was a trialist with the New England Revolution of the Major League Soccer.
Kraft joined OKC Energy FC of the USL in June 2018.
Kraft signed for Richmond Kickers of the USL League One on August 23, 2019.
After a spell playing the USL League Two with Des Moines Menace, Kraft returned to the professional leagues on August 5, 2022, joining USL League One side Chattanooga Red Wolves.
Kraft retired from professional soccer in December 2023.
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