Ryan Robinson (Canadian soccer)

Ryan Robinson
Profile photo of Ryan Robinson training on a soccer pitch
Robinson with HFX Wanderers in 2022
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-06-30) June 30, 2001 (age 23)
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

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

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

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

In December 2015, he made his debut in the Canadian national program, attending a U14 identification camp.[12]

Career statistics

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

  1. ^ a b Newman, Mark (July 31, 2014). "Hamilton Mountain youth has MLS dreams". Hamilton Mountain News.
  2. ^ "Coore, Zeppieri claim most valuable player honors for their championship bound teams". Ontario University Athletics. November 1, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Ryan Robinson 2018 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  4. ^ Jacques, John (July 21, 2021). "FC Manitoba Adds Two MLS Academy Youngsters". Northern Tribune. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Ryan Robinson 2021 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  6. ^ Thompson, Marty (October 25, 2021). "Matchweek 13: Playoffs confirmed, Men's semis set for Guelph & Vaughan". League1 Ontario.
  7. ^ Jacques, John (February 15, 2022). "Valour FC Announces Preseason Camp Trialists". Northern Tribune.
  8. ^ "Wanderers sign Robinson, Gagan ahead of CPL season opener". HFX Wanderers FC. April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  9. ^ Jacques, John (April 6, 2022). "Halifax Adds Youth In Robinson And Gagan". Northern Tribune.
  10. ^ "Ryan Robinson profile". Eikon Sports.
  11. ^ "Stories of the Match: Wanderers 0-0 draw with Valour FC". HFX Wanderers FC. May 7, 2022.
  12. ^ Ryan Robinson at the Canadian Soccer Association
  13. ^ Ryan Robinson at Soccerway
  14. ^ "Ryan Robinson 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.