1. Richmond Mamah Laryea 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.
21 Facts About Richie Laryea
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Richie Laryea played college soccer at the University of Akron for two seasons, reaching the College Cup semi-finals in 2015.
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Richie Laryea was named to the All-Mid-American Conference Second Team in 2014, and was named to the All-Mid-American Conference First Team in 2015.
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Richie Laryea played for League1 Ontario club Sigma FC in 2015, where he was named a League All-Star.
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Richie Laryea was drafted in the first round of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by Orlando City.
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Richie Laryea was loaned to Orlando City B in March 2016.
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Richie Laryea got his first MLS assist on September 27,2017, assisting on Yoshimar Yotun's goal against New England Revolution.
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Richie Laryea made his first career MLS start on the final day of the season away to Philadelphia Union.
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On March 21,2019, Richie Laryea signed for MLS side Toronto FC.
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Richie Laryea scored his first playoff goal, against DC United, and then defeated Atlanta United FC to win the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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Richie Laryea would have his option for the 2020 season exercised by Toronto, keeping him with the club for 2020.
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Richie Laryea was named the MLS Player of the Week as a result of his performance.
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In January 2024, it was confirmed that Richie Laryea's move would not be made permanent, and that his time with the club had ended.
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In May 2016, Richie Laryea was called to Canada's U23 national team for a pair of friendlies against Guyana and Grenada.
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Richie Laryea received his first call up to the senior team on August 26,2019, for two CONCACAF Nations League matches against Cuba.
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Richie Laryea made his debut in the first match on September 7,2019.
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In June 2021, Richie Laryea was named to Canada's 60-man preliminary squad for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
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In November 2022, Richie Laryea was called up to the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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In June 2023, Richie Laryea was named to Canada's final squad for the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals.
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On June 19 Richie Laryea was named to the 23-man squad for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
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In June 2024, Richie Laryea was called-up to the Canadian squad for the 2024 Copa America.