Ryan Carmichael

Ryan Carmichael (born 3 August 2001) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for USL League One club Forward Madison.

College career In 2020, Carmichael would be given an opportunity of a four-year scholarship to play in the United States of America at an NCAA Division I school, which would be Hofstra University or continue to play in Northern Ireland with Portadown. He would choose to leave Northern Ireland and move to the United States of America to represent Hofstra University and play for Hofstra Pride men's soccer team. Carmichael made 75 appearances and recorded 46 goals and 18 assists for Hofstra University in 4 seasons.

Club career Carmichael made his professional debut for Portadown in the NIFL Championship in March 2018 against Institute. He made over 60 appearances for the team across all competitions, scoring six league goals. and later with Long Island Rough Riders as they reached the USL League Two play-offs in 2022.

In December 2023, Ryan Carmichael was one of the four players selected by Inter Miami in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft. He was drafted in the first round (24th overall). Although drafted by Inter Miami, Ryan Carmichael was signed to the reserved team, Inter Miami II for the 2024 season. He made his MLS Next Pro debut with Inter Miami II on 2 April 2024 in a 2–0 win against Orlando City B, he recorded an assist. He scored his debut goal the following match against Huntsville City on 7 April 2024, in a 2–1 win. That goal later earned him MLS Pro Next Goal of Matchweek 4.

Carmichael signed with Atlanta United 2 for the 2025 season.

In December 2025, Forward Madison signed Carmichael for its 2026 season.

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