Ryshiem Henderson

Ryshiem Henderson is a retired U.S. soccer forward who played at least two seasons in USISL and three games in Major League Soccer with the San Jose Clash. The official Major League Soccer records have incorrectly spelled Henderson’s first name as Ryseheim.[1]

Ryshiem Henderson
Personal information
Place of birth Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Position(s) Forward
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1990–1994 Cal Poly Mustangs
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996 California Jaguars (5)
1996 San Jose Clash 3 (0)
1998 San Francisco Bay Seals 17 (8)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Henderson attended Blackford High School where he was an outstanding prep soccer forward and football defensive back.[2] In 1990, he played in the annual Silicon Valley Youth Classic football game.[3]

College career

Henderson then played college soccer at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo from 1990–91 to 1994–95. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics.

As a freshman in 1990, he was selected to the All-CCAA Second Team.[4] Then as a sophomore, he earned first-team all-conference status.[5] Just prior to the final game of his college career, starring for Cal Poly's first squad at the Division I level, Henderson suffered a tear to the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The injury required a replacement of his ACL.

Collegiate Statistics
Season Goals
1990 (Fr.) 11
1991 (So.) 11
1992 (Inj./RS) -
1993 (Jr.) 6
1994 (Sr.) 15
Totals 43

Professional career

In 1995, Henderson traveled to Europe where he trained with the likes of FC Nurmberg and Bayern Munich of the German Bundesliga before returning to the U.S. In 1996, Henderson signed with the California Jaguars in the USISL, where he led them to their only National Championship as the top goal scorer. This led to his signing by the San Jose Clash. He joined the team prior to their 1996 playoff run.

He played a total of 78 minutes with the Clash before being placed on waivers on October 20, 1996, with nagging knee injuries.[1] In 1998, he played for the expansion San Francisco Bay Seals.[6] He retired from playing professionally in 1998[7] then entered the financial services sector.[8]

References
  1. All Time Player Register
  2. Aberle, Debbie (October 18, 1991). "Change in tradition gives Cal Poly a real kick". Mustang Daily. p. 6. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  3. 1990 North All Star Roster
  4. Inman, Cam (September 7, 1991). "Cal Poly soccer team should be more offensive". San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune. pp. B-2.
  5. "Cal Poly soccer players earn conference honors". San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune. November 20, 1991. p. 10.
  6. Zodiac Today; Los Angeles Times; July 19, 1998
  7. sjearthquakes. "1996 Clash | Where Are They Now: Forwards | San Jose Earthquakes". sjearthquakes. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  8. Wealth Strategies Group
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