Defender Thomas Ryan adds Premier Development League experience to the Timbers U-23s in their inaugural season in 2009.

 

CAREER: 2008: Played for the Cascade Surge of the PDL … 2007: Joined the reserve team for the Cleveland City Stars of the USL Second Division … Traveled with the team on a tour to Haiti to play top-level Haitian teams and the Haiti National Team … COLLEGE: Played his final two collegiate seasons at Azusa Pacific University from 2007-08 … Appeared in 10 games (4 starts) for the Cougars … Started his college career at Linfield College in 2005 … Played in 33 games during his time with the Wildcats … Started 15 of 17 matches during his sophomore season in 2006. PERSONAL: A native of Salem, Ore., attended Sprague High School where he was a three-time all-league selection.