Ryan Shellow

Ryan Shellow
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-10-10) October 10, 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Miami, Florida, United States
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Richmond Kickers
Number 13
Youth career
0000–2013 Pinecrest Premier SC
2013–2016 Kendall SC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 Cornell Big Red 47 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Weston FC 7 (0)
2019 Lakeland Tropics 4 (0)
2021 FC Tucson 0 (0)
2022–2023 Detroit City 3 (0)
2024– Richmond Kickers 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 23, 2024

Ryan Shellow (born October 10, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for USL League One side Richmond Kickers.

Career

Youth & College

Shellow played two years of high school soccer at Gulliver Preparatory School, before playing club soccer with Pinecrest Premier SC and later USSDA side Kendall SC, where he stayed for three years. At Pinecrest, Shellow captained the side as they played in the Region III Premier League and National League. He was also a member of the Florida Olympic Development State Team, and was named an Interregional All-Star at the 2010 Thanksgiving Showcase.[1][2]

Shellow played college soccer at Cornell University, where he made 47 appearances with the Big Red in four seasons. Shellow led the Ivy League in total saves in two of his four seasons, making 70 saves in his freshman and junior seasons. For his senior year campaign, Shellow started in 12 games, only allowing 13 goals, making 31 saves, and finishing the season with a .705 save percentage.[1]

While at college, Shellow also appeared in the USL League Two with Weston FC[3][4] and Lakeland Tropics.[5]

FC Tucson

On February 22, 2021, Shellow signed his first professional contract with USL League One side FC Tucson.[6] However, he didn't appear for Tucson during 2021 and wasn't announced as a returnee at the conclusion of the season.[7]

Detroit City

On March 11, 2022, USL Championship side Detroit City announced they'd signed Shellow to a one-year deal.[8] He made his professional debut on September 10, 2022, starting in a 2–1 win over Colorado Springs Switchbacks.[9] On March 6, 2023, Detroit announced Shellow had re-signed with the club for their 2023 season.[10][11] He left Detroit following their 2023 season.[12]

Richmond Kickers

On February 1, 2024, Shellow signed with USL League One side Richmond Kickers ahead of their 2024 season.[13]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ryan Shellow - 2019-20 - Men's Soccer". Cornell University Athletics.
  2. ^ "USSDA Winter Showcase: Kendall S.C. U-17/18 tops Real Salt Lake-AZ 2-1". SoccerWire.
  3. ^ "Weston FC - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - # - Ryan Shellow -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. ^ "Weston FC - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Ryan Shellow -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. ^ "Lakeland Tropics | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  6. ^ "FC Tucson Signs Ivy League Goalkeeper Ryan Shellow". FC Tucson.
  7. ^ "FC Tucson Announces Six Returnees for 2022 Season". USL League One. December 2, 2021.
  8. ^ Bianchi, Nolan. "Detroit City FC signs goalkeeper; Nate Steinwascher to miss next game". The Detroit News.
  9. ^ "Such Great Heights: Le Rouge Defeat the Switchbacks 2-1". Detroit City FC.
  10. ^ USLChampionship com Staff (March 6, 2023). "Detroit City re-signs goalkeeper Ryan Shellow". USL Championship.
  11. ^ "The Detroit News Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts".
  12. ^ Murray, Nicholas (December 1, 2023). "Detroit City FC announces first roster moves for 2024 campaign". USL Championship.
  13. ^ "Former Detroit City FC Goalkeeper Ryan Shellow Signs With The Kickers". Richmond Kickers.