Ryan Guy

Ryan Michael Guy (born September 5, 1985) is a football coach and former professional football player. He was capped 33 times and scored four goals for the Guam national team.

Early career

High School and Club Guy attended La Costa Canyon High School where he was named MVP for its soccer team twice. Here he also competed in their respective Track team where he also received MVP Honors. During his senior year, he reached the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Final.

During this time Guy also played with San Diego Surf SC, where he also reached the State Sup Final.

College After attending, Guy was awarded a scholarship at the University of San Diego. In his sophomore season Guy earned First Team All–West Coast Conference and 2nd Team–NSCAA All-West Region honors. Here he received the honor of his sides all time leading assist maker with 24.

During his college years, Guy also played for both Boulder Rapids Reserve in the USL Premier Development League and Southern California Fusion in the National Premier Soccer League.

Club career

St. Patrick's Athletic After graduating College, Guy was offered a place in the MLS Combine. After scoring a goal in one of three Combine friendly matches, Guy was drafted in the 2nd round (22nd overall pick) of the 2007 MLS SuperDraft by FC Dallas. Despite being offered a developmental contract by Dallas, after the recommendations John Harkes and Frankie Heyduk, Guy instead spent time trialing across Europe in search for a professional contract. and Hannover 96.

On July 17, 2008, in a UEFA Cup First Qualifying Round match against JFK Olimps Riga of Latvia, guy would complete a diving-header to score St. Patrick's Athletics first ever away goal in European football while also leading to the club's first-ever away European win. On October 18, Guy scored a hat trick in a 3–1 win over Shamrock Rovers in the South-Dublin derby.

In 2009, Guy helped guide St. Pat's past Valletta F.C. & Krylia Sovetov Samara in the 2009-10 UEFA Europa League 2nd & 3rd qualifying rounds, however Guy's St. Pat's side lost to FC Steaua București in the play-off round 5–1 on aggregate. Ryan Guy was voted the St Patrick's Athletic Supporters Club Player of the Year for 2009. He made 44 appearances across all competitions and scored 6 goals. He scored the opening goal of the 2010 League of Ireland season, which was also the first ever goal in the Airtricity League.

On August 4, 2010, Guy and Joey N'do were the only two foreign players selected for a League of Ireland XI in a friendly match against Manchester United. The match marked the first football game played at the newly renovated Aviva Stadium.

Return to the United States Upon his return to the US, Guy had a short stint with the San Diego Flash of the National Premier Soccer League, and trialled with the Portland Timbers and FC Dallas. Guy made his Revolution debut on June 18, 2011, coming on as a 71st-minute substitute for Chris Tierney in a 1-1 draw against the Chicago Fire. He made his first start the following week, on June 26 in a 2-1 loss to Seattle Sounders.

On September 25, 2011, Guy would contribute his first goals for the side scoring a late brace against Chicago Fire in a 3-2 loss. He made a total of 11 appearances in the 2011 season for the Revolution, including six starts.

In 2012, Guy made 23 appearances, including 20 starts at several different positions.

Although spending time assisting with the coaching of the youth sides he played under in his professional career, in 2016 he joined Premier Development League (PDL) side North County Battalion as his first job in professional coaching under a player-coaching role. Guy was appointed head-coach of three teams and assistant to two others. Reaching the playoffs in his first season he became regarded as one of the best young coaches in the region.

Guy made his International debut for Guam in the Philippine Peace Cup, and featured in all 3 group games.

On June 11, 2015, Guy was part of a Guam side that beat Turkmenistan 1-0 to record Guam's first World Cup qualifying win in their history. The only goal in the game coming from an own-goal caused by Guy's signature long throw.

Style of Play Though he played the majority of his career as a forward, Guy has the versatility to play across in a multitude of positions across the pitch. During his two years at New England Revolution he showcased versatility by playing in nearly every position on the field, though he didn't spend an extended period in any single role. Guy credits this period as a key influence on his understanding of football tactics, helping him develop a better grasp of positioning, roles, and responsibilities, skills he believes have enhanced his coaching ability while also being cited as a natural leader.

Personal life Guy was born in Carlsbad, San Diego County, California to Jesse Anderson Lujan, a politician, and KUAM-FM talkshow host, and Sandra Guy-Willoughby.

Honours

St Patrick's Athletic F.C. Player of the Year (1): 2009 North American Soccer League NASL Cup (1): 2014