Ryan Thompson (Jamaican footballer)
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Ryan Thompson is an Jamaica
n international football player who plays as a goalkeeper for Shamrock Rovers in Ireland
. He has also won several caps at the youth international level.
. Thompson's Portland team finished runners-up in the Eastern Conference Northeast Division. Portland were beaten 2–1 against Reading United in the Conference Semi-Finals and were eliminated. Thompson played 13 games for the Phoenix in his one season with the Maine
club.
. In March 2011, Thompson played in both legs of the Quarter-Finals of the 2011 Setanta Sports Cup
for Rovers against Lisburn Distillery
, Rovers went on to win the competition. Thompson played his first league game for Shamrock Rovers in a 1–0 win away against Dorgheda United on 15 July 2011. On 21 July, Alan Mannus signed for Scottish Premier League
club St. Johnstone which meant Thompson became Rovers new first choice goalkeeper. On 27 July 2011, he became the first Jamaican to play in the Champions League
, when Shamrock Rovers played FC Copenhagen in the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League Third qualifying round, Rovers were beaten 1–0 in the first-leg in Copenhagen
and lost 2–0 in the second-leg in Tallaght
on 2 August. Thompson and Rovers advanced to the 2011–12 Europa League play-off round where they faced Serbian SuperLiga
Champions FK Partizan
. The first leg in Dublin finished 1–1. The second leg in Serbia finished 1–1 and the tie went to extra time. Rovers scored a penalty in the 113 minute of the game and advanced to the 2011–12 Europa League group stage
.
squad in 2004-2005. He traveled internationally to Europe, Central America and the Caribbean for youth national teams. He made his full international debut on 26 November 2004 in a Copa Caribe qualifier in an 11–1 victory over the US Virgin Islands.
Shamrock Rovers
Setanta Cup: 1
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
n international football player who plays as a goalkeeper for Shamrock Rovers in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. He has also won several caps at the youth international level.
Harbour View
Ryan was the starting keeper at Harbour View until he accepted a soccer scholarship to the University of Tampa in Tampa, FloridaUniversity of Tampa
Thompson was an All-American during his time at the University of Tampa. He played 57 times for the Tampa Spartans whilst at the University.Portland Phoenix FC
After graduating from the University of Tampa, Thompson signed with Portland Phoenix FC in Maine for the 2010 PDL season2010 PDL season
The 2010 USL Premier Development League season was the 16th season of the PDL. The regular season began on April 24, 2010, and ended on July 26. The playoffs began on Friday, July 30 and concluded with the PDL Championship Game on August 8th...
. Thompson's Portland team finished runners-up in the Eastern Conference Northeast Division. Portland were beaten 2–1 against Reading United in the Conference Semi-Finals and were eliminated. Thompson played 13 games for the Phoenix in his one season with the Maine
Maine
Maine is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, New Hampshire to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the northeast. Maine is both the northernmost and easternmost...
club.
Shamrock Rovers
After a two week trial in September 2010, Thompson signed with Shamrock Rovers in December 2010. The deal was finalized in February 2011 after he received his international clearance. Thompson spent much of the first half of the season on the bench as he was Rovers second choice Goalkeeper behind Alan MannusAlan Mannus
Alan Mannus is a professional footballer currently playing for Scottish Premier League side St. Johnstone.-Career:...
. In March 2011, Thompson played in both legs of the Quarter-Finals of the 2011 Setanta Sports Cup
2011 Setanta Sports Cup
The 2011 Setanta Sports Cup is the sixth staging of the all Ireland association football competition known as the Setanta Sports Cup. It commenced on 14 February 2011 with the final played on 14 May 2011....
for Rovers against Lisburn Distillery
Lisburn Distillery F.C.
Lisburn Distillery is a semi-professional, Northern Irish football club playing in the IFA Premiership. The club, founded in 1880, originated in west Belfast, where it was based at Grosvenor Park at Distillery Street off the Grosvenor Road until 1971...
, Rovers went on to win the competition. Thompson played his first league game for Shamrock Rovers in a 1–0 win away against Dorgheda United on 15 July 2011. On 21 July, Alan Mannus signed for Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club St. Johnstone which meant Thompson became Rovers new first choice goalkeeper. On 27 July 2011, he became the first Jamaican to play in the Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
, when Shamrock Rovers played FC Copenhagen in the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League Third qualifying round, Rovers were beaten 1–0 in the first-leg in Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, with an urban population of 1,199,224 and a metropolitan population of 1,930,260 . With the completion of the transnational Øresund Bridge in 2000, Copenhagen has become the centre of the increasingly integrating Øresund Region...
and lost 2–0 in the second-leg in Tallaght
Tallaght
Tallaght is the largest town, and county town, of South Dublin County, Ireland. The village area, dating from at least the 17th century, held one of the earliest settlements known in the southern part of the island, and one of medieval Ireland's more important monastic centres.Up to the 1960s...
on 2 August. Thompson and Rovers advanced to the 2011–12 Europa League play-off round where they faced Serbian SuperLiga
Serbian Superliga
Serbian SuperLiga is a Serbian professional league for football clubs. At the top of the Serbian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 16 clubs, operating a system of promotion and relegation with the Serbian First League...
Champions FK Partizan
FK Partizan
Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978...
. The first leg in Dublin finished 1–1. The second leg in Serbia finished 1–1 and the tie went to extra time. Rovers scored a penalty in the 113 minute of the game and advanced to the 2011–12 Europa League group stage
2011–12 UEFA Europa League group stage
This article details the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League group stage.The group stage will feature 48 teams: the 38 winners of the play-off round, and the 10 losing teams from the Champions League play-off round....
.
International career
Thompson was a part of the Jamaica under-20Jamaica national under-20 football team
- Qualification History :*1999:*2001: Qualified for 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship*2003:*2005: Eliminated 4th in Group B in CONCACAF Final round*2007: Eliminated 4th in Group 1 in CONCACAF Final round*2009: Eliminated 3rd in Group B in CONCACAF Final round...
squad in 2004-2005. He traveled internationally to Europe, Central America and the Caribbean for youth national teams. He made his full international debut on 26 November 2004 in a Copa Caribe qualifier in an 11–1 victory over the US Virgin Islands.
Honours
Harbour ViewHarbour View F.C.
Harbour View Football Club is a Jamaican football club that currently plays in the Digicel Premier League. Harbour View is nicknamed the "Stars of the East" or "Easters" and plays home games at Harbour View Stadium.-History:...
- CFU Club ChampionshipCFU Club ChampionshipThe CFU Club Championship or CFU Club Champions' Cup is the annual international football competition held amongst association football clubs from the Caribbean Islands for clubs that are members of the Caribbean Football Union...
: 1- 2004
Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers F.C.
Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24...
Setanta Cup: 1
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- 2011
Republic of Ireland League of IrelandLeague of IrelandThe League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
: 1- 20112011 League of IrelandThe Premier Division consists of ten teams. Each team plays every other team four times, twice at home and twice away, for a total of 36 matches.-Teams:...
- 2011