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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 Links1 year ago

Lion Links: 8/26/23

Orlando Pride fall at home, Eastern Conference teams fight for playoff contention, Austin to host Concacaf quarterfinal, and more.
Lion Links1 year ago

Lion Links: 8/18/23

Mason Stajduhar's journey, City players drawing interest from Europe, an OCB schedule update, and more.
Lion Links1 year ago

Lion Links: 8/12/23

Orlando City B heads to New York City FC II, EPL action returns, USMNT players on the move, and more.
Lion Links1 year ago

Lion Links: 8/5/23

Pride lose in stoppage time, OCB readies for Inter Miami II, Orlando City Academy boasts six international call-ups, and more.
Lion Links1 year ago

Lion Links: 7/29/23

Lions set for final group stage match, a must-win game for the Pride, OCB looks for separation in Eastern Conference, and more.
Lion Links1 year ago

Lion Links: 7/24/23

Jack Lynn scores twice in OCB's win, Pride lose to Gotham, Lindsey Horan is key to U.S. World Cup success, and more.
Lion Links1 year ago

Lion Links: 7/19/23

Orlando ready for Dynamo, Alejandro Granados could head to Belgium, Wilfredo Rivera nominated for Goal of the Matchday, and more.
Lion Links1 year ago

Lion Links: 7/15/23

Lions ready for Five Stripes, final MLS matchday before league break, USWNT announces friendlies, and more.
Lion Links1 year ago

Lion Links: 7/8/23

Lions hunting for goals, Messiah Bright lifts Pride to win, Orlando City in Special Olympics All-Star match, and more.
Orlando City1 year ago

Orlando City vs. Chicago Fire: Player Grades and Man of the Match

How did your favorite Lions perform in a 3-1 victory at home against the Chicago Fire?