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Ryley Bugay

b. 1996

Association football player

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About Ryley Bugay

Born 1996. Ryley Bugay is a Filipino association football player.

Kristen Ryley Sy Bugay (born January 23, 1996), known as Ryley Bugay, is a retired footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in the United States, she represented the Philippines at international level.

Early life and education Ryley Bugay was born on January 23, 1996 in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S. to Dave and Terri Bugay and has three siblings. She attended William Henry Harrison High School.

Pursuing a medical degree, she entered the Indiana University School of Medicine–Evansville.

Career High school At William Henry Harrison High School, Bugay played for her school's women's soccer team and lettered in soccer for four times. In her sophomore season, she helped William Henry Harrison to the sectional championship and was named to the HCC All-Conference Team and the all-district second team. For her junior season, she was named high school MVP, received an all-state honorable mention, and was named into the all-district first team. Senior year, she became the captain of the team. as a redshirt athlete. She started her collegiate career in 2015, a year after her first year in Marquette University as an academic freshman. She is considered as a key player for Marquette and earned the nickname "Ry Boo Boo Glue" from her coach due to how she keeps the college team "together".

International Following her 2017 season with Marquette, Bugay was invited to participate in an initial identification camp organized by the Philippines women's national football team in November 2017.

Bugay played for the Philippines at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. She secured a place in the roster despite having to pursue her medical studies at the same time. She was listed as a midfielder in the roster. She announced retirement from competitive football in September, 2023.

Honours International Philippines Southeast Asian Games third place: 2021 AFF Women's Championship: 2022

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Birth century
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Education
Marquette University
Also known as
Kristen Ryley Sy Bugay

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ryley Bugay?

association football player

When was Ryley Bugay born?

Ryley Bugay was born on 23 January 1996 in West Lafayette.

What is Ryley Bugay's occupation?

Ryley Bugay is an association football player.

What nationality is Ryley Bugay?

Ryley Bugay is Filipino.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ryley Bugay

· Wikidata: Q51712190

· DBpedia: Ryley Bugay

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