Ryan Shellow
Ryan Shellow (born October 10, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Detroit City in the USL Championship.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | October 10, 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Miami, Florida, United States | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Detroit City | ||
Number | 13 | ||
Youth career | |||
–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– | Detroit City | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 19, 2023 |
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]
In 2016, Shellow attended Cornell University to play college soccer. In four seasons with Big Red, Shellow made 47 appearances. 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]
References
- "Ryan Shellow - 2019-20 - Men's Soccer". Cornell University Athletics.
- "USSDA Winter Showcase: Kendall S.C. U-17/18 tops Real Salt Lake-AZ 2-1".
- "Weston FC - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - # - Ryan Shellow -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- "Weston FC - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Ryan Shellow -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- "Lakeland Tropics | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- "FC Tucson Signs Ivy League Goalkeeper Ryan Shellow".
- USLLeagueOne com Staff (December 2, 2021). "FC Tucson Announces Six Returnees for 2022 Season". USL League One.
- Bianchi, Nolan. "Detroit City FC signs goalkeeper; Nate Steinwascher to miss next game". The Detroit News.
- "Such Great Heights: Le Rouge Defeat the Switchbacks 2-1".
- USLChampionship com Staff (March 6, 2023). "Detroit City re-signs goalkeeper Ryan Shellow". USL Championship.
- https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/sports/soccer/2023/03/08/detroit-city-fc-season-preview-story-lines-to-watch-for-2023-season/69985197007/