Ryan Mackay

Position:
Defender
Height:
6-3
Weight:
190
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Auckland, New Zealand
High School:
Saint Kentigern College
Club:
Auckland FC Reserves

BEFORE DENVER:
MVP for his high school team two seasons in a row…Played professionally in a preseason tour in Australia against Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City Club…Featured on the bench in three A-League games in 2026…Captained the U-19 New Zealand Secondary Schools team in 2025 against Australian Schoolboys international…Unbeaten in the New Zealand Dettol National League in an U21 team, going 5W-2D-0L and keeping two clean sheets against A-League sides Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City.

PERSONAL:
Chose the University of Denver because of the program’s alignment with his goals both on and off the pitch, and the level of competition within the University of Denver…Wants to be challenged in the classroom and the soccer pitch…Aunt and Uncle also live in Denver…Wants to play professionally in the United States or overseas…Wants to obtain a degree in finance for future stability…Also enjoys surfing, fishing and hiking.