Ryan Malone at FC Hansa Rostock

Subbed out in the 60th. Don't see evidence about why anywhere. Was tied 1-1 when he came off, now 2-2.

 

This is the first time I'm hearing of this guy, and he's 29. Not only is he starting in the 2 BL, but his ratings on the season indicate he's doing very well, so may be able to hack it at higher levels too. Here's his #'s from today's game:

Ryan Malone: raw numbers for Hansa Rostock in a 1-0 win over Sandhausen
90 mins
1 shot
59 touches
23/30 passing
6/10 long balls
12 clearances
2 interceptions
6 recoveries
3/6 duels won
3/4 aerials won
- strong outing in the 2.Bundesliga for the American center back

— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) March 19, 2022

It'd be a great, Jay Demerit-esque story, if he managed to back door some semblance of a top level and nat'l team career at such a late age, after climbing the ranks in a major European country.

 

Starts:

1️⃣1️⃣ Und hier die heutigen Aufstellungen! 💪🏻🔵⚪️❤️ #hansa #2liga #FCHHSV pic.twitter.com/wd1hhHXtU6

— F.C. Hansa Rostock (@HansaRostock) May 15, 2022

Lead 1-0.

 

He ended up starting 18 of the last 20 league matches. He definitely took the road less traveled and certainly has to be proud of his journey. A former D3 player ascending up the German lower levels all the way to becoming a starter in the 2. Bundesliga - just great stuff. Hopefully the momentum carries into next season.

Also, saw there was an interview with him on the club's YouTube channel from a few weeks ago for those who speak German:

 

yes, Ryan extended his contract for another year at Hansa Rostock in 2 Bundesliga through 2023, and yes, he started in the last 18 of 20 games last season helping secure Hansa Rostock in the 2 Bundesliga. As you know, its a difficult task to maintain the league the first year in it. Ryan is my son-in-law and he was recruited by a few German clubs in his senior year of Springfield college in 2015. so yes, he definitely took the road less traveled. his first year in Germany (with my daughter) was for a third division team called FC Magdeburg. Hansa Rostock is currently in training (heading to Austria next week) as we speak and their first game of the new season is mid July. any questions, please ask. dean

 

Thanks for posting!

 

Thanks for the update! Please tell him we are pulling for him!

 

Started and went 90' in 1-0 2.BL loss:

F.C. Hansa Rostock – 1. FC Heidenheim 0:1 (0:0)

Tore: 0:1 Schimmer (50.)

F.C. Hansa Rostock: Kolke – Neidhart (81. Schumacher), Malone, Fröde, Roßbach, Ingelsson (81. Munsy)– Rhein (64. Ananou), Dressel, Thill (22. Duljevic) – Pröger (64. Fröling), Verhoek

 

Started & went 90' in 1-0 win:

F.C. Hansa Rostock: Kolke - Malone, Fröde (Meißner 82.), Roßbach – Neidhart (Schröter 68.), Ananou (Schumacher 71.), Rhein, Dressel, Ingelsson (Dietze 82.) - Pröger, Verhoek (Breier 68.)

Four minutes later it was Ryan Malone, who was able to fend off another shot from Robert Glatzel with a courageous tackle (88th).

The goal came in 90+4.

 

💯 Und so gehen die Teams die Partie an! 1️⃣1️⃣ #hansa #2liga #FCHFCSP pic.twitter.com/zvoHkuhqPq

— F.C. Hansa Rostock (@HansaRostock) August 21, 2022

This potentially unreadable team sheet shows Malone starting. They lead 2-0 at half against St Pauli without conceding a shot on goal, so seems like they're doing fine.

 

Ryan Malone: raw # for Hansa Rostock in a 2-0 win over St Pauli
90 mins
56 touches
29/35 passing
2/5 long balls
1 shot off post
2/2 tackles
8 clearances
2 interceptions
2/3 ground duels
6/6 aerials
1 blocked shot
⁃ Rostock impressive
⁃ Malone is trying to be Jay DeMerit V.2

— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) August 21, 2022

 

He's playing right now vs. Karlsruher and they're getting crushed.

No one seems to care though.

 

1️⃣1️⃣ Diese Elf beginnt heute im Ostsee-Duell 💪🔵⚪❤️ #hansa #2liga #KSVFCH pic.twitter.com/5seUDb70cF

— F.C. Hansa Rostock (@HansaRostock) October 1, 2022

Malone started this morning and got a 7.5 on Fotmob. Subbed off in the 75th as part of a formation change, which helped find a late equalizer for a 1-1 draw.

 

On the bench:

1️⃣1️⃣ Die heutigen Aufstellungen! 💪🏻🔵⚪️❤️ #hansa #2liga #SGFFCH pic.twitter.com/fSgnDWJ4ZF

— F.C. Hansa Rostock (@HansaRostock) October 14, 2022

 

Malone comes on. Look at that timing - 45+8 minute? Third Rostock defender subbed out in the first half? Hope there's not some nasty injury underlying this. In any case, three Yanks simultaneously on the field in a BL2 game and Malone presumably gets to play the second half. 1-0 lead for Furth.

 

In a game he didn't start, he had to come on as one of three first half defensive replacements due to injury, and Rostock went down a man midway through the second half...

Malone is the penalty taker for Rostock? 93rd minute penalty to equalize against Furth. 2-2 full time.

 

Also - this was a four-yank match. Nils Froling, born in Dallas, also subbed on for Rostock. He's a Swedish youth player, but still...

 

Starts:

1️⃣1️⃣ Und hier gibt’s die Aufstellung! 💪🏻🔵⚪️❤️ #hansa #2liga #FCHSVS pic.twitter.com/Sxs0MPLepW

— F.C. Hansa Rostock (@HansaRostock) November 4, 2022

 

On the bench for a friendly:

🤼‍♂️ Die Aufstellungen für das Testspiel #FCUFCH pic.twitter.com/ptHw3enosV

— 1. FC Union Berlin (@fcunion) December 14, 2022

 

Stayed on the bench in a 2-0 loss:

1️⃣1️⃣ Die Startelf! 👀 #hansa #2liga #HDHFCH pic.twitter.com/igOgAZscoH

— F.C. Hansa Rostock (@HansaRostock) January 28, 2023

 

Unsere heutige Stammbesatzung! 💪🏻🔵⚪️❤️ #hansa #2liga #DSCFCH pic.twitter.com/c0pyggjSxb

— F.C. Hansa Rostock (@HansaRostock) February 10, 2023

Malone returns to the starting lineup against Bielefeld, who is starting Bello. Nils Froling on the Rostock bench.