USL Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

Switchbacks FC Sign Issa Rayyan for 2022 Season

Published on December 16, 2021 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC News Release


Colorado Springs, CO - The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced on Thursday the club had signed midfielder Issa Rayyan, pending league and federation approval.

"I'm excited to join a great organization with such a professional environment surrounded by amazing fans in a sweet stadium," said Rayyan about the signing. "[I'm] pumped to join a talented group of players, and an even better staff."

Rayyan came up in the Philadelphia Union Academy and made his first professional debut at 16 when he subbed on for the Bethlehem Steel of the United Soccer League in 2017. He made one more appearance for them before going on to play college soccer at Duke University. In 2019, after one season with Duke, he signed a professional contract with Bethlehem Steel, whose coach at the time was the current Head Coach of the Switchbacks, Brendan Burke. There he notched 4 goals and 3 assists, playing in 26 of the team's 34 games. Rayyan spent the 2021 season signed to Tacoma Defiance FC of the USL Championship.

"Issa is a versatile player that we watched develop in Philadelphia," said Coach Brendan Burke. "We have watched him perform at this level and think he will be an excellent addition to our team. He has a great demeanor and his skill set allows him to compete for a chance to start in multiple positions. We are really looking forward to reuniting with Issa this season."

Name: Issa Rayyan

Position: Midfielder

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 159

Date of Birth: August 24th, 2000

Age: 21

Hometown: Dearborn, Michigan

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