Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Ryan Meara was born November 15, 1990 in Crestwood, New York. He is a goalkeeper in Major League Soccer.

Meara was raised in Yonkers, New York and attended Fordham Preparatory School before enrolling at Fordham University in 2008.

Meara was drafted 31st overall by New York Red Bulls in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft and signed with the club on February 6, 2012. On March 11, Meara started his first game against FC Dallas. On December 11, 2014, New York Red Bulls announced that Meara would be loaned to New York City FC for the 2015 season. Meara returned to the Red Bulls at the conclusion of the 2015 season. On March 26, the New York Red Bulls announced that they had loaned Meara and six other first team players to New York Red Bulls II for their home opener. He went on to make his first appearance for New York Red Bulls II on March 26, appearing as a starter in a 2–2 draw against Toronto FC II. After helping lead New York to the USL regular season title, Meara helped the club advance to the 2016 USL Cup Final. On June 14, 2017, Meara led New York to a 1–0 victory over league rival and former club New York City FCin the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Meara, who qualified for Irish citizenship through his grandparents, was named to the Republic of Ireland U-21 team on April 30, 2012. However, the Red Bulls did not permit him to train with Ireland, despite the call-up would not require him to miss any MLS games.