Ryan Heins

Ryan Heins (born March 1, 1985 in Mount Holly, New Jersey) is an American soccer player who is currently plays for the Rochester Rhinos of the USL First Division, while on loan from the Harrisburg City Islanders of the USL Second Division.

Professional career

Heins played five seasons with the Ocean City Barons of the Premier Development League. In 2007 he was named the clubs captain and Most Valuable Player. Heins was the first selection for the Philadelphia Kixx in the MISL's expansion draft. After spending one season with Philadelphia he was signed by the Harrisburg City Islanders of the USL Second Division. He led the team with seven goals and recorded one assist during the regular season. He also scored a goal in the first round of the 2008 league playoffs, but lost in a penalty kick shootout to Crystal Palace Baltimore. Following the Harrisburg City Islanders season, he was loaned to the Rochester Rhinos of the USL First Division.

College career

Heins graduated from Temple University with a Marketing Degree in 2007. He played four years at Temple, serving as team captain in his senior year. He played in 75 games and scored 8 goals. Ryan earned All-Atlantic 10 honors his senior year, as well as Philadelphia Soccer 7 honors.

Personal

He is the brother of actor Trevor Heins, who has been in movies such as "Totally Awesome", "Gracie" and "The Love Guru". He has also appeared in the television shows "Rescue Me" and "Wonder Showzen".

External links

* [http://www.rhinossoccer.com/team/player.php?id=265 Rochester Rhinos player profile]
* [https://www.cityislanders.com/driver.aspx?topic=Ryan%20Heins Harrisburg City Islanders player profile]
* [http://www.kixxonline.com/players/?id=82 Philadelphia Kixx player profile]
* [http://www.sjbarons.com/OceanCityBarons/2006Roster/index_E.html 2007 Ocean City Barons statistics]