Ryan Fessler

Ryan Fessler (born March 8, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays for Sporting Kansas City II in the USL Championship via the Sporting Kansas City Academy.

Ryan Fessler

Personal information
Full name	Ryan Fessler
Date of birth	(2001-03-08) March 8, 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Number	20
Youth career
2015–2016	Charlotte Soccer Academy
2016–2020	Sporting Kansas City
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–	Wake Forest Demon Deacons	6	(1)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020	Sporting Kansas City II	5	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 6, 2020

Career

Fessler began with the Charlotte Soccer Academy, before moving to Sporting Kansas City in 2016.^[1] During his time with Sporting KC's academy, Fessler made 65 appearances for the U-17 and U-19 squads, tallying 12 goals. In 2018, Fessler signed an academy contract with Sporting Kansas City II (then named Swope Park Rangers), but didn't make an appearance.^[2]

Fessler committed to playing college soccer at Wake Forest University in 2019,^[3] but opted to remain with Sporting Kansas City instead.

On July 2, 2020, Fessler signed another USL academy contract with USL Championship side Sporting Kansas City II.^[4] He made his debut on August 5, 2020, appearing as an 87th-minute substitute during a 1–1 draw with Saint Louis FC.^[5]