Playing position Height 1.88 m Number 21 Weight 91 kg | Name Kalen Ryden Date joined 2015 Role Soccer player | |
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Date of birth (1991-04-21) April 21, 1991 (age 24) Place of birth Norman, Oklahoma, United States 2009–2010 Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 2012–2014 Midwestern State Mustangs Current team Austin Aztex (#22 / Defender) Profiles | ||
Kalen Ryden- 2015 Season Highlights
Kalen Ryden (born April 21, 1991) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Jacksonville Armada in the North American Soccer League.
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College and Amateur
Ryden began his college career at Oral Roberts University where he played from 2009 to 2010. In his two seasons with the Golden Eagles, he made 35 appearances and tallied three goals and two assists. After the 2010 season, he left the Golden Eagles soccer program due to injury. However, he remained a student at Oral Roberts during the school year.
In 2012, Ryden transferred to Midwestern State University and redshirted his first season there due to transfer rules. During his time with the Mustangs, he made 28 appearances and tallied one goal and two assists.
Ryden also played in the Premier Development League for Des Moines Menace, Midland/Odessa Sockers and Austin Aztex.
Professional
On January 20, 2015, Ryden was selected in the fourth round (69th overall) of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Columbus Crew SC. He signed a professional contract with the club on March 2.
On March 26, Ryden re-joined the Aztex, who moved up to the USL. Columbus sent him on loan to the club as part of the affiliation agreement. He made his professional debut three days later in a 2–0 victory over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
On August 6, Ryden was waived by Crew SC.
Ryden signed with USL side Oklahoma City Energy on August 27, 2015.
On January 20, 2017, Ryden signed with NASL side Jacksonville Armada.