Issa Rayyan
American soccer player
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Issa Rayyan (born August 24, 2000) is an American soccer player.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 24, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Dearborn, Michigan, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2017 | Philadelphia Union | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Duke Blue Devils | 20 | (6) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2020 | Philadelphia Union II | 34 | (4) |
| 2021 | Tacoma Defiance | 19 | (0) |
| 2022 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 21 | (0) |
| 2023 | Las Vegas Lights | 8 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2016 | United States U16 | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 21, 2023 | |||
Career
Rayyan appeared as an amateur player for United Soccer League side Bethlehem Steel FC during their 2017 season.[1][2] Rayyan committed to play college soccer at Duke University in 2018.[3] On February 26, 2019, Rayyan left Duke after just one season to sign a professional contract with Bethlehem Steel.[4]
On March 16, 2021, Rayyan signed with USL Championship side Tacoma Defiance.[5]
On December 16, 2021, Rayyan moved to USL Championship club Colorado Springs Switchbacks ahead of their 2022 season.
Rayyan was announced as a new signing for USL Championship side Las Vegas Lights on January 25, 2023.[6]
Personal life
Rayyan was born in the United States to Jordanian parents.[7]
