Player Details

Name

Richie Laryea

Pronunciation

La-RAY-a

Height

5' 9"

Weight

150 lbs

Date of Birth

1.7.1995 (28)

Birthplace

Toronto, Canada

Position

Defender

Position Detail

Wing Back

Preferred Side

Right

Footedness

Right

Roster Category

Senior
Career Summary

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed on March 21, 2019.

A highly-touted prospect coming out of Akron, Laryea spent three seasons with Orlando trying to earn playing time. He's found it in Toronto, where he's established himself as one of the top right backs in MLS.

OUTSIDE MLS: Laryea spent time on loan with Orlando City B in USL, where he made 35 appearances with three goals and two assists.

COLLEGE: In 2015, Laryea made 22 starts for the University of Akron, playing a crucial role in the team’s impressive 18-3-3 regular season record as they advanced to the semi-finals of the NCAA tournament, finishing just shy of a College Cup appearance. In his sophomore season with the Zips, the speedy and skillful midfielder recorded 11 goals and logged seven assists to finish second on the team in points (29). As a freshman in 2014, Laryea was named to the All-Mid-American Conference team.