Ryan Sailor

Biography

Ryan Joseph Sailor (born November 27, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club Seattle Sounders. Sailor attended Arapahoe High School, who he helped lead to a Region IV semi-finals and to a Colorado State championship in 2013. Sailor also played club soccer for Real Colorado, where he served as team captain. In 2016, Sailor attended the University of Washington to play college soccer. His first three years at Washington were blighted by injury, redshirting his freshman season and only making two appearances from 2016 to 2018. His next three years saw significantly more playing time for Sailor, who went on to finish his career with the Huskies with 49 appearances to his name, ten goals and three assists. His senior year saw Sailor being named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2021, named to the First Team All-America, and named to the All-Pac First Team. During his time at college, Sailor was named to the roster for USL PDL side Colorado Rapids U23, but didn't make an appearance for the team. On January 11, 2022, Sailor was selected 9th overall in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft by Inter Miami CF. He signed with the Major League Soccer club on February 22, 2022. Sailor made his MLS debut on May 7, 2022, starting in a 1–0 loss away to Charlotte FC.