Ricky Ruiz

Ricardo "Ricky" Ruiz (born November 4, 1996) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for Rio Grande Valley FC in USL Championship.

For the Oregon politician, see Ricki Ruiz.
Ricky Ruiz
Personal information
Full name Ricardo Ruiz
Date of birth (1996-11-04) November 4, 1996
Place of birth Lake Elsinore, California, United States
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Full-back
Winger
Club information
Current team
 Rio Grande Valley FC
Number 17
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2017 UC Riverside Highlanders 75 (6)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 FC Golden State Force 6 (0)
2018 Orange County SC U23 5 (0)
2019 FC Golden State Force 4 (0)
2019 Los Angeles Force 6 (1)
2020–2021 Chattanooga Red Wolves 42 (4)
2022– Rio Grande Valley FC 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 15, 2022

Career

College & Amateur

Ruiz played four years of college soccer at the University of California, Riverside between 2014 and 2017. During his time with the Highlanders, Ruiz made 75 appearances, scoring 6 goals and tallying 12 assists.[1]

During and after his time at college, Ruiz also appeared for clubs in the USL League Two, including FC Golden State Force in 2017[2] and 2019,[3] and for Orange County SC U23 in 2018.[4]

Professional

Ruiz signed his first professional contract in September 2019, joining NISA side Los Angeles Force ahead of their inaugural season.[5] He scored 2 goals in 7 appearances for LA Force during the regular season and play-offs.[6]

On January 27, 2020, Ruiz signed with USL League One side Chattanooga Red Wolves.[7]

Ruiz made the move to USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC on February 23, 2022.[8]

References
  1. "Ricardo Ruiz - 2017 - Men's Soccer". UC Riverside Athletics.
  2. "FC Golden State Force - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - # - Ricardo Ruiz -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  3. "FC Golden State Force | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. "Orange County SC U23 - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - #16 - Ricardo Ruiz - M". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. http://www.chsasoccer.com/boca-oc-alumni-ricardo-ruiz-signs-his-first-professional-contract
  6. "Player Details | National Independent Soccer Association". www.nisaofficial.com.
  7. Paris, Henry (January 27, 2020). "Chattanooga Red Wolves sign Ricky Ruiz". Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.
  8. USLChampionship com Staff (23 February 2022). "Ricky Ruiz Among Four New Arrivals for RGVFC". USL Championship.


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