Philly Leader

Musselman's Affiliate Player of the Month for October has been awarded to Ryan Rago, a young athlete from Falls FC. At just 11 years old, Ryan plays for the Falls SC 2013 Red Wolves, where he takes on roles in both midfield and defense, wearing shirt number 28.

The nomination highlights Ryan's adaptability and leadership on the field. "Ryan is a versatile player who can make an impact anywhere on the field," his coach remarked. Playing primarily as a center back and center midfielder, Ryan demonstrated strong performance during the Jack Walsh tournament, helping his team reach the semi-finals with two assists. His skills were further showcased when he played with a higher division team, scoring a goal and providing an assist while playing as striker and winger.

Ryan shared some personal insights, revealing his admiration for Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo as his favorite professional club and player respectively. He also expressed pride in his academic achievements outside soccer. Looking ahead, Ryan aspires to become a professional soccer player.

When asked about memorable moments in soccer, Ryan recounted scoring from a free kick at Beach Blast. He also spoke highly of Mrs. Krusen for her engaging teaching style and Coach Pete for making soccer training enjoyable.