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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: 7/1/23

Orlando City hosts Chicago Fire, Duncan McGuire up for an ESPY, 1-on-1 with Mauricio Pereyra, and more.
Lion Links1 year ago

Lion Links: 6/26/23

Lions miss the net, Pride must focus more, Matt Turner praised for Gold Cup opener, and more.
Orlando City1 year ago

Orlando City vs. Seattle Sounders: Player Grades and Man of the Match

How did your favorite Lions perform in a 0-0 draw on the road against the Seattle Sounders?
Orlando City1 year ago

Orlando City vs. New England Revolution: Five Takeaways

Here’s what we learned from the Lions’ 3-1 away loss to the New England Revolution.
Lion Links1 year ago

Lion Links: 6/12/23

Ramiro Enrique scores his first, Pride dominate Portland Thorns, OCB trounces FC Cincinnati 2, and more.
Lion Links1 year ago

Lion Links: 6/10/23

Lions want consistency, Alejandro Granados earns short-term contract, Pride welcome Thorns, and more.
Lion Links1 year ago

Lion Links: 5/29/23

Pareja disappointed with draw, Julie Doyle returns from injury, OCB hosts Red Bulls II, and more.
Lion Links2 years ago

Lion Links: 5/23/23

Oscar Pareja and Ercan Kara make MLS Team of the Matchday, Rafael Santos up for Goal of the Matchday, Marta nominated for NWSL Player of the...
Lion Links2 years ago

Lion Links: 5/20/23

Orlando City travels to Inter Miami, Pride host top-ranked Washington Spirit, OCB draws Atlanta United 2, and more.
Lion Links2 years ago

Lion Links: 5/8/23

Orlando City to debut U.S. Open Cup documentary, Lions shift focus to Charlotte FC, Moorhouse grabs first clean sheet, and more.