March 4, 2024 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Detroit City FC News Release
Detroit, Michigan – Today, Detroit City FC has announced the signing of journeyman midfielder Ryan Williams on a two-year contract with 2024 guaranteed and an option in place for the 2025 season. Williams will wear #4 for Le Rouge this season.
Ryan Williams, born in Birkenhead, England, has over a decade of experience in professional football. His career began at age 17 when he graduated from the youth academy of Chester City, coming through to the first team with other youngsters after the English League Two club was handed a transfer embargo during the 2008-09 season, making his senior debut in January of 2009 before suffering an unfortunate injury right before halftime on his debut.
Williams spent time in Welsh football from late 2009 to the middle of the 2012-13 season, appearing for Colwyn Bay, Llandudno (on loan), and Rhyl. He would be named in the Cymru Alliance Team of the Year twice, once with Llandudno and once with Rhyl.
In January 2013, Williams officially joined Morecambe FC of League Two, where he would make over 60 appearances over two-and-a-half years with the Shrimps. His success for Morecambe resulted in him signing a one-year contract with an option for Brentford FC, who was in the Championship then. Williams would only make one appearance for the Bees before departing the club.
From there, Williams would have stints at Inverness Caledonian Thistle of the Scottish Premiership, Paysandu of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, and Tranmere Rovers of League Two.
Between those stops, Williams signed for Ottawa Fury of the North American Soccer League, who would then join the USL Championship for their 2017 season. He made 20 appearances and scored five goals for Ottawa during the 2017 season. Williams was also named the Fans’ Player of the Year in 2016. He would return to the USL Championship with Hartford Athletic in 2019.
Williams most recently has appeared for Swedish side AFC Eskilstuna, competing in the Suprettan.
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