Ryan Sierakowski

Ryan Sierakowski (born August 7, 1997) is an American soccer player who currently plays as a forward.

Ryan Sierakowski
Personal information
Full name Ryan David Sierakowski
Date of birth (1997-08-07) August 7, 1997
Place of birth Barrington, Illinois, United States
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Sockers FC
2013–2015 Chicago Fire
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2018 Michigan State Spartans 81 (33)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Chicago FC United 11 (6)
2019–2020 Portland Timbers 2 33 (8)
2020 Real Monarchs 14 (1)
2021 New England Revolution II 15 (2)
2021 → Forward Madison (loan) 12 (6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 31, 2021

Career

Youth & College

Sierakowski attended Michigan State University, where he played college soccer for four years between 2015 and 2018, making 81 appearances, scoring 33 goals and tallying 16 assists.[1] Sierakowski holds the record for most career points by a Michigan State University soccer player in the history of the program. Sierakowski is the first, and only, player to lead the team in points (goals and assists combined) in all four seasons of his collegiate career.

While in college, Sierakowski played in the PDL with Chicago FC United.[2]

Professional career

On January 11, 2019, Sierakowski was drafted 23rd overall in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft, by Portland Timbers.[3] He signed with USL Championship side Portland Timbers 2 on March 1, 2019.[4]

On July 9, 2020, Sierakowski was signed by Real Monarchs of the USL Championship.[5] His option was declined by Real Monarchs following the 2020 season.[6]

In March 2021, Sierakowski joined USL League One side New England Revolution II ahead of the 2021 season.[7] He scored on his debut for the club, claiming the winner in 1–0 victory over Fort Lauderdale CF on April 10, 2021.[8]

On August 20, 2021, Sierakowski was loaned to Forward Madison FC, also of USL League One.[9]

Sierakowski was not announced as a returning player for the club's 2022 season where they'd be competing in the newly formed MLS Next Pro.[10]

References
  1. "Ryan Sierakowski - Men's Soccer - Michigan State University Athletics". msuspartans.com. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
  2. "Ryan Sierakowski". uslleaguetwo.com. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
  3. "Portland Timbers select forward Ryan Sierakowski and defender Lennart Hein in 2019 MLS SuperDraft". oregonlive.com. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
  4. "T2 acquire Brayan Hurtado, Cristian Ojeda on loan | Portland Timbers". timbers.com. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
  5. "Monarchs Sign Sierakowski From Timbers 2". USLChampionship.com. 9 July 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  6. "Real Monarchs Re-Sign Veteran Defender James Moberg | Real Salt Lake".
  7. "Revolution II sign Ryan Sierakowski to USL League One roster". revolutionsoccer.net. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  8. https://www.uslleagueone.com/fortlauderdalecf-newenglandrevolutionii-2195007
  9. "Forward Madison Receives Forward Ryan Sierakowski on Loan from New England Revolution II". ForwardMadisonFC.com. Forward Madison FC. August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  10. https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-ii-sign-four-players-to-mls-next-pro-roster-ahead-of-the-2022-season


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