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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 Links2 years ago

Lion Links: 5/6/23

Lions head to Canada, Pride take on Racing Louisville, OCB loses on the road, and more.
Lion Links2 years ago

Lion Links: 4/29/23

Orlando City focused on winning at home, Pride strive to remain unbeaten against San Diego, OCB hosts TFC II, and more.
Orlando City2 years ago

Orlando City vs. D.C. United: Player Grades and Man of the Match

How did your favorite Lions perform in a 3-1 home loss to D.C.?
Lion Links2 years ago

Lion Links: 4/22/23

Orlando City players approaching key milestones as Lions brace for D.C., Pride set for Kansas City trip, U-20 World Cup groups set, and more.
Lion Links2 years ago

Lion Links: 4/15/23

Lions travel to Allianz Field, Orlando Pride need first win, USMNT learns Gold Cup group opponents, and more.
Lion Links2 years ago

Lion Links: 4/8/23

Orlando Pride bring back Thais Reiss, OCB hosts Inter Miami II on Easter, MLS Matchday 7 preview, and more.
Lion Links2 years ago

Lion Links: 4/1/23

Welcome to the new website, Mane Landers! It is officially my first time dropping an article since the transition away from SBNation, and boy, oh boy,...
Lion Links2 years ago

Lion Links: 3/25/23

Happy Saturday, Mane Landers! For Orlando City, it is match day at Subaru Park against the Philadelphia Union. For myself, it is moving day. My wife and I...
Orlando City2 years ago

Orlando City vs. Charlotte FC: Player Grades and Man of the Match

In Orlando City’s first match since ending its Concacaf Champions League run midweek, the Lions remained at home at Exploria Stadium, but walked away with their...
Lion Links2 years ago

Lion Links: 3/18/23

Good Saturday morning, Mane Landers! I don’t know about you, but it has been one hectic week for me. My wife and I purchased a house...