Name: Ryan Wood Position: Midfield
Height: 5’8” Weight: 155 Birthday: 9/24/87
Hometown: Nonesuch, KY Last Club Played For: Transylvania University
College:
Transylvania University
- 4 year starter
- 3 year captain
- team MVP Sophomore season
- 3 NCAA tournament appearances
- 1 sweet 16 appearance
Club/Prep/High School:
Woodford County High School
- 1st team all state
Lexington FC Premier ‘88
- 3 time state championship winner
- captain
Personal: University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, Class of 2012
Pregame Superstition: Superstitions are for baseball players
Favorite pre-game meal: Subway
What is your favorite move on the field: Touch it either direction and kick the ball as hard as you can
What is your most memorable soccer moment: Making it to the sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament
Who was your favorite coach and why?: Brandon Bowman and Parviz Zartoshty for their combination of knowledge and ability to make soccer fun
Biggest thrill in soccer: A nice shot on goal
What would you recommend to young players who want to become a professional athlete?: Make sure you work hard outside of practice as well as during practice
Best part about being a professional athlete: Being able to play at a high level
Favorite movie: Remember the Titans
Hobbies & Interests: Soccer and Golf
Favorite music group/artist: anything but hardcore rock
Someone you would like to meet: Barack Obama
Favorite movie quote: “Oh the great bambino, of course, I thought you said the great bambi”
Where is your favorite vacation spot?: Anywhere tropical
