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Ryan Smith

Originally from Tennessee, Ryan became an Orlando City season ticket member while living in nearby Melbourne. While looking for team coverage, Ryan found The Mane Land PawedCast and joined The Mane Land in March of 2022 as a staff writer. He played competitive soccer for 16 years, traveling throughout the Southeast at the club and collegiate levels. He later transitioned into coaching and has helped lead his teams to numerous state championship tournaments. He now resides with his wife and dog in Lexington, KY, where he is the director of operations for a world-class, rock-climbing facility. His contributions to the site include Lion Links and match coverage.

Stories By Ryan Smith

Lion Links3 years ago

Lion Links: 5/7/22

Happy Away Day, Mane Landers. It is a quiet weekend in Exploria Stadium as both the Lions and Pride are away. Orlando City heads to Montreal...
Lion Links3 years ago

Lion Links: 4/30/22

What’s up, Mane Landers? I hope you are all wrapping up a great week. Personally, I was able to get a bit of clearance from my...
Lion Links3 years ago

Lion Links: 4/23/22

Welcome to Saturday, Mane Land fam! Is it just me or is Saturday the best day of the week? Unfortunately, we have to wait one more...
Lion Links3 years ago

Lion Links: 4/16/22

Happy double match day, Mane Landers. Tonight, Exploria Stadium will be the home of the Orlando Pride as they host the North Carolina Courage at 7...
Lion Links3 years ago

Lion Links: 4/9/22

Happy match day, Mane Landers! I hope your week has been better than mine. I had an unexpected surgery on Tuesday, so I will be watching...
Lion Links3 years ago

Lion Links: 4/3/22

Good morning, Mane Landers! I’m not sure about you, but I know it is harder for me to get out of bed after Orlando City fails...
Lion Links3 years ago

Lion Links: 3/12/22

While the weather is traditionally hot and humid at this point of the season, it looks like it will be a windy and chilly match by...
Lion Links3 years ago

Lion Links: 3/5/22

There’s nothing quite like waking up on a match day. With the Lions traveling to Chicago, I am already counting down the hours to kickoff. We...