Eagle #486 Player for SD Legion. Married to the love of my life
Joined November 2015
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Win or lose.. it's about the people. One day a teammate, one day the opposition. It's all the same love. The way this sport brings the world together, deserves a Nobel Peace Prize! ๐
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Honoring @usmlr favorite Ryan Matyas as our Community Hero, presented by @CedarsSinai!
San Diego Legion original and @usarugby Eagle (#486). 59 MLR caps. Two Finals.
Now mentoring the next generation through the collegiate system.
Thank you!
#WeAreLegion #CaliforniaRugby
The B2B Rugby World Cup ๐champs calling upon the services of former IRFU & USA Rugby Dr. Brian Green.. VERY interestingโฆ For the true Rugby experts.. Dr. Green is the Gilbert Enoka (NZRU โ00-โ23) USA doesnโt know it could have.. #TheBlackCat
What squad!
๐๐ป๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ | ๐ฅ๐๐ด๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ผ๐๐ป ๐ณ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฏ ๐๐๐ฝ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐!
@USARugby All-Americans with future @SVNSSeries stars @MadisonHughes15 @ScubaSteve_09 @RyanMatyas1 before we knew them or could say their names correctly ๐
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๐๐ป๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ | ๐ฅ๐๐ด๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ผ๐๐ป ๐ณ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฏ ๐๐๐ฝ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐!
@USARugby All-Americans with future @SVNSSeries stars @MadisonHughes15 @ScubaSteve_09 @RyanMatyas1 before we knew them or could say their names correctly ๐
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๐จ๐๏ธEP 23 w/former USA Eagle @RyanMatyas1 who retired from pro rugby in 2023 w/@SDLegion , the only @usmlr side he played for. Shortly after retirement, Ryan became a father & his life immediately changed, great story here on his transition out of pro sports.
#whenthegameends
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๐จ๐๏ธEP 23 w/@RyanMatyas1 who grew up dreaming of becoming a pro rugby player, he did, retiring in 2023, he was also a USA Eagle for several years, here, he recalls his first time facing the famous All Blacks of New Zealand & their famous "Haka" before the match #whenthegameends
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๐จ๐๏ธEP 23 w/@RyanMatyas1 who recently joined the show & here, he shared his advice to athletes retiring from the game & some steps they can take in moving forward once their playing career ends. It's all about networking and reaching out. Sound advice from Ryan. #whenthegameends
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๐จ๐๏ธEP 23 w/@RyanMatyas1 , capped @USARugby Eagle, longtime pro rugby player, now retired & now involved in coaching at several levels, including leading the San Diego State Rugby program, he shares here what he likes about coaching & developing rugby players. #whenthegameends
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๐จ๐๏ธEP 23 w/@RyanMatyas1 & the former @USARugby Eagle is retired & heavily into coaching & other things. He has a place in USA Rugby history, he's 1 of just 2 Eagles to score a try vs. the world famous All Blacks of New Zealand. A memory he will always cherish. #whenthegameends
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๐จ๐๏ธNEW EP, EP 23 w/@RyanMatyas1 in the link below! Great conversation w/the former @USARugby Eagle & original member of @SDLegion rugby, who is now among many things in retirement from playing, the head rugby coach at San Diego State.
#whenthegameends
youtu.be/bsKZUTQw5C4
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My first book, Paralyzed to Powerful, launches May 6th โ the 8-year anniversary of my injury!
I share my journey from the rugby field to a hospital bed, to defying the odds. Itโs raw, real, and packed with tools to help you overcome what paralyzes you.
Stay tuned!!
Going live tomorrow at 3:00 PST to talk all things SoCal rugby (youth / college / club / pros ) with a special guest.. see you there โ๏ธ
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.@MLRWeekly:
@SDLegion Owner/@USMLR Chair Ryan Patterson
-Radical Change Proposals re Player Numbers, Schedule Shift
-#FlagX with @Dallen_Stanford
-Rumors, News w/ @RugbyMorning, @RaysRugby of @AmericasRugby News, @Matt_McCarthy00
via @RugbyWrapUp
LINK: rugbywrapup.com/2025/01/mlr-โฆ
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In this @MLRWeekly with @SDLegion owner Ryan Patterson, "Quest For The Shield" part brought back a flood of memories re @ChrisRobshaw @maavelous @giteau_rugby @joepietersen Issac Ross @team_mikeyteo @brache87 @RyanMatyas1... battles with @SeawolvesRugby & @rugbynewyork.
A foundational member of building this league since day 1! Aspiring players, you want to dominate in the MLR, & be an Eagle for over a decade? Itโs very simple.. outwork everyone.. in every room your in, cause thatโs exactly what @Nthanielchannel did! More to come!
Nate the MLR Great ๐ Celebrating an athlete who has shaped MLR and rugbyโs growth in America.
2023 MLR Back of the Year
2x 1st Team All MLR (2019, 2023)
1x Hon Mention (2024)
2x MLR Finalist (2019, 2023)
@Nthanielchannel | @HoundsChicago | #MLR2024