Ryan Kenny
Encyclopedia
Ryan Kenny is an American
soccer player currently playing for Rochester Rhinos in the USL Professional Division.
in Fresno, California
, and played club soccer for California Odyssey, and had originally committed to play college soccer
at the University of California, Santa Barbara
, but redshirted his freshman season there, and transferred California State University, Sacramento
the following season. In Hornets history Kenny ranks third all-time in shutouts and saves, and finished his collegiate career with the school’s fourth best goals against average.
During his college years Kenny also played several seasons for Fresno Fuego
in the USL Premier Development League
.
's Real Salt Lake
, Kenny signed his first professional contract in 2011 when he signed with the Rochester Rhinos in the USL Professional Division. He made his professional debut on May 10, 2010, in a game against the Harrisburg City Islanders
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player currently playing for Rochester Rhinos in the USL Professional Division.
College and Amateur
Kenny attended Buchanan High SchoolBuchanan High School
Dr. Floyd B. Buchanan High School, known as Buchanan High School, is a four-year public high school in Clovis, California, United States. The school is part the Buchanan Educational Center, which houses approximately 5,000 students at Garfield Elementary School , Alta Sierra Intermediate School ,...
in Fresno, California
Fresno, California
Fresno is a city in central California, United States, the county seat of Fresno County. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 510,365, making it the fifth largest city in California, the largest inland city in California, and the 34th largest in the nation...
, and played club soccer for California Odyssey, and had originally committed to play college soccer
College soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
at the University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Barbara
The University of California, Santa Barbara, commonly known as UCSB or UC Santa Barbara, is a public research university and one of the 10 general campuses of the University of California system. The main campus is located on a site in Goleta, California, from Santa Barbara and northwest of Los...
, but redshirted his freshman season there, and transferred California State University, Sacramento
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, Sacramento, popularly known as Sacramento State, is a public university located in the city of Sacramento, California. It is part of the California State University system...
the following season. In Hornets history Kenny ranks third all-time in shutouts and saves, and finished his collegiate career with the school’s fourth best goals against average.
During his college years Kenny also played several seasons for Fresno Fuego
Fresno Fuego
Fresno Fuego is an American soccer team based in Fresno, California, United States. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games at Chukchansi...
in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
.
Professional
After spending part of 2010 training with Major League SoccerMajor League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
's Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won...
, Kenny signed his first professional contract in 2011 when he signed with the Rochester Rhinos in the USL Professional Division. He made his professional debut on May 10, 2010, in a game against the Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
.