D.C. United Purchase Defender Ruan from Orlando Metropolis SC in Change for the 2nd General Choose within the 2023 MLS SuperDraft Introduced by adidas

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 21, 2022) – D.C. United have acquired defender Ruan from Orlando Metropolis SC in change for the 2nd total choose (Spherical 1) within the 2023 MLS SuperDraft introduced by adidas.

“We’re thrilled to be getting one of the crucial harmful attacking proper backs in MLS,” Dave Kasper, D.C. United President of Soccer Operations, mentioned. “Ruan has been a giant success since becoming a member of MLS and we’re excited to deliver him to the Nation’s Capital.”

Ruan joins the Black-and-Purple after spending the earlier 4 seasons with Orlando Metropolis SC. He signed with Orlando on a year-long mortgage from Clube Atlético Barra da Tijuca on Jan. 16, 2019 and made his Main League Soccer (MLS) debut on March 9, 2019 in a 1-1 draw with Chicago Fireplace FC. On Nov. 22, 2019, Orlando acquired Ruan on a everlasting switch from Clube Atlético Barra da Tijuca. In 2022, he scored two targets and recorded an help in 38 appearances, serving to The Lions attain the 2022 MLS playoffs and win the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Ruan was named to the Week 9 MLS Workforce of the Week after scoring a aim and recording an help in a 2-1 win towards Charlotte FC on April 30, 2022. In complete, Ruan has performed in 118 video games for Orlando Metropolis SC, scoring 4 targets and recording 12 assists throughout all competitions.

The Brazilian native began his skilled profession in 2016 with Clube Atlético da Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janiero earlier than happening mortgage to Boa Esporte Clube in Série B, the second division of Brazil.  In complete, Ruan appeared in 25 video games for Boa Esporte Clube, recording one help earlier than being loaned out to Associação Atlética Ponte Preta. In a single season with Associação Atlética Ponte Preta, Ruan made 17 appearances for the aspect earlier than returning to Clube Atlético da Barra da Tijuca from his mortgage.

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro

Transaction: D.C. United acquired defender Ruan from Orlando Metropolis SC in change for the 2nd total choose (Spherical 1) within the 2023 MLS SuperDraft introduced by adidas.