Ryan Tinsley
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Ryan Tinsley is a retired American soccer midfielder
who played professionally in the Continental Indoor Soccer League
and Major League Soccer
.
in 1989. He began his college career at Irvine Valley College
where he was a 1990 All-Orange Empire Conference player. In July 1991, he transferred to UC Irvine where he played one season. In 1992, he transferred to Fresno State where he finished his college soccer career.
. In 1995, he played for the amateur Newport Beach Riptide of the Pacific Soccer League, winning the league title in April. In June 1995, the Sockers transferred Tinsley to FC Saarbrücken He spent the 1995-1996 season in Germany. On July 12, 1996, the Sockers selected Tinsley with the first pick in the 1996 CISL Supplemental Draft. On February 2, 1997, the Kansas City Wizards
selected Tinsley in the first round (seventh overall) of the 1997 MLS Supplemental Draft
. He played two seasons in Kansas City where he was in the top four players both seasons as far as games and minutes played. He injured his knee during the 1999 pre-season and did not play a game before the Wizards traded him to the Chicago Fire
in exchange for Jesse Van Saun and a first-round pick in the 2000 MLS SuperDraft
. He played three games for the Fire, then was traded to the San Jose Clash on June 30, 1999 in exchange for the fourth selection in the 2000 MLS SuperDraft
. He finished the 1999 season in San Jose, then became a regular during the 2000 season before retiring in October 2000.
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
who played professionally in the Continental Indoor Soccer League
Continental Indoor Soccer League
The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...
and Major League Soccer
Major 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...
.
Youth
Tinsley graduated from El Toro High SchoolEl Toro High School
El Toro High School is a public high school in Lake Forest, California, United States and is one of five high schools in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District . The school has served the area since 1973. The current principal of the school is Dr...
in 1989. He began his college career at Irvine Valley College
Irvine Valley College
Irvine Valley College is a community college in Irvine, California and it is a part of the California Community Colleges system. The college inherites its name from the Irvine family and The Irvine Company that were key in the development of the city of Irvine...
where he was a 1990 All-Orange Empire Conference player. In July 1991, he transferred to UC Irvine where he played one season. In 1992, he transferred to Fresno State where he finished his college soccer career.
Professional
In 1994, Tinsley played for the amateur Orange County Precise in the Pacific Soccer League. On July 24, 1994, he signed with the San Diego Sockers of the Continental Indoor Soccer LeagueContinental Indoor Soccer League
The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...
. In 1995, he played for the amateur Newport Beach Riptide of the Pacific Soccer League, winning the league title in April. In June 1995, the Sockers transferred Tinsley to FC Saarbrücken He spent the 1995-1996 season in Germany. On July 12, 1996, the Sockers selected Tinsley with the first pick in the 1996 CISL Supplemental Draft. On February 2, 1997, the Kansas City Wizards
Kansas City Wizards
Sporting Kansas City is an American professional soccer club based in Kansas City, Kansas that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
selected Tinsley in the first round (seventh overall) of the 1997 MLS Supplemental Draft
1997 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 1997 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft was held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on February 2, 1997.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-External links:*...
. He played two seasons in Kansas City where he was in the top four players both seasons as far as games and minutes played. He injured his knee during the 1999 pre-season and did not play a game before the Wizards traded him to the Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire (soccer)
Chicago Fire Soccer Club is an American professional soccer club based in the Chicago suburb of Bridgeview, Illinois. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top soccer league in the United States and Canada...
in exchange for Jesse Van Saun and a first-round pick in the 2000 MLS SuperDraft
2000 MLS SuperDraft
The 2000 Major League Soccer SuperDraft.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:-Round 5:-Round 6:...
. He played three games for the Fire, then was traded to the San Jose Clash on June 30, 1999 in exchange for the fourth selection in the 2000 MLS SuperDraft
2000 MLS SuperDraft
The 2000 Major League Soccer SuperDraft.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:-Round 5:-Round 6:...
. He finished the 1999 season in San Jose, then became a regular during the 2000 season before retiring in October 2000.