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Richie Laryea

Richie Laryea

Canadian soccer player

Richmond Mamah Laryea (/læˈreɪjæ/ La-RAY-a;[4] Ga: /ˈlɑːji/ LAH-yee;[4] born January 7, 1995) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a right-back or midfielder for Major League Soccer club Toronto FC and the Canada national team.

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College career

Prior to his college career, Laryea played for Sigma FC Academy and Dante Alighieri Academy in Toronto.[5] Laryea played college soccer at the University of Akron for two seasons, reaching the College Cup semi-finals in 2015.[6] Laryea was named to the All-Mid-American Conference Second Team in 2014,[7] and was named to the All-Mid-American Conference First Team in 2015.[8] Following his sophomore season, Laryea signed a contract with Generation Adidas.[9]

Club career

Sigma FC

Laryea played for League1 Ontario club Sigma FC in 2015, where he was named a League All-Star.[10]

Orlando City

Laryea was drafted in the first round (7th overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by Orlando City.[11][12] He was loaned to Orlando City B in March 2016.[13]

After spending the first half of his second season once again on loan to OCB playing as both an attacking and defensive midfielder,[14] Laryea made his MLS debut on June 25, 2017, subbing on for Kaká in a 4–0 defeat to Chicago Fire.[15] Laryea got his first MLS assist on September 27, 2017, assisting on Yoshimar Yotún's goal against New England Revolution.[16] He made his first career MLS start on the final day of the season away to Philadelphia Union.[17]

On November 27, 2018, the club announced they had declined his contract option.[18]

Toronto FC

On March 21, 2019, Laryea signed for MLS side Toronto FC.[19] Laryea scored his first goal for Toronto on May 26, 2019, in a 2–1 home defeat to the San Jose Earthquakes,[20] was also his first MLS goal.[21] Laryea scored his first playoff goal, against DC United, and then defeated Atlanta United FC to win the Eastern Conference (MLS) playoffs. Laryea and Toronto FC then lost to Seattle Sounders FC in the 2019 MLS Cup final. Laryea would have his option for the 2020 season exercised by Toronto, keeping him with the club for 2020.[22] On September 27, 2020, Laryea scored a solo goal and provided two assists in the second half of Toronto's 3–1 win against the league-leading Columbus Crew.[23] Laryea was named the MLS Player of the Week as a result of his performance.[24]

Nottingham Forest

On January 8, 2022, EFL Championship club Nottingham Forest signed Laryea on a transfer from Toronto FC, signing a three-and-a-half year contract.[25] After featuring only sparingly in Forest's matchday squads during his first few months, Laryea made his debut on April 18 against West Bromwich Albion, as a second-half substitute for Djed Spence in an eventual 4-0 victory.[26]

Loans to Toronto and Vancouver

In August 2022, he returned on loan to Toronto FC until the end of June 2023.[27] To complete the transaction, Toronto sent $225,000 in General Allocation Money to FC Dallas and $125,000 in General Allocation Money to FC Cincinnati to acquire the top spot in the MLS Allocation Order.[28]

On August 2, 2023, Laryea was loaned to Canadian MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[29] In January 2024, it was confirmed that Laryea's move would not be made permanent, and that his time with the club had ended.[30]

Return to Toronto

In February 2024, he returned to Toronto FC on a permanent transfer, signing a contract through 2026 with an option for 2027.[31]

International career

In May 2016, Laryea was called to Canada's U23 national team for a pair of friendlies against Guyana and Grenada.[32] Laryea scored in the opening match against Guyana.[33]

Laryea received his first call up to the senior team on August 26, 2019, for two CONCACAF Nations League matches against Cuba.[34] He made his debut in the first match on September 7, 2019.[35] On March 25, 2021, Laryea scored his first goal for Canada in a 5–1 win over Bermuda in the team's first 2022 World Cup qualifying match.[36]

In June 2021, Laryea was named to Canada's 60-man preliminary squad for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[37] On July 1, he was named to the final 23-man squad.[38]

In November 2022, Laryea was called up to the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[39] In June 2023, Laryea was named to Canada's final squad for the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals.[40] On June 19 Laryea was named to the 23-man squad for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[41]

Personal life

Laryea is of Ghanaian descent.[42] His younger brother, Reggie Laryea, plays soccer for semi-professional team Vaughan Azzurri.[43]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played February 25, 2024[44]
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  1. Appearances in League1 Ontario League Cup
  2. Includes two appearances and one goal in MLS is Back Tournament group stage
  3. Appearance in MLS is Back Tournament knockout stage
  4. Appearances in CONCACAF Champions League

International

As of match played November 22, 2023[45]
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International goals

As of March 25, 2021. Scores and results list Canada's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Laryea goal.
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Honours

Toronto FC

Nottingham Forest

References

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